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News from September 2023

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Illinois home to 9 colleges still requiring COVID-19 vaccination in August

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 30, 2023

There are still nine colleges in Illinois that continue to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students to attend their classes, despite over 90% of U.S. colleges having rolled back their mandates by August.

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$6.8 billion in sales and gross receipt tax revenue for Illinois in Q2 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 30, 2023

Illinois collected $6.8 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 9.7% increase from the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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Southern Cook County sees major infrastructure investments under Rebuild Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 29, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that several projects are underway or set to begin soon in southern Cook County as part of the Rebuild Illinois initiative. The program, now in its fifth year, is supported by Governor JB Pritzker's capital plan and aims to improve safety, mobility, and quality of life while generating jobs across the region. Nine major projects with a combined investment exceeding $180 million are scheduled for completion by 2025.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met July 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 29, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Thursday, July 13

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Aug. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 29, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Wednesday, Aug. 23

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Miller: ‘Joe Biden tried to use OSHA to fire 84 million Americans from their jobs unless they got the COVID vaccine’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Sep 28, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) grilled Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Doug Parker for trying to get American workers fired for not taking Covid vaccines in 2021.

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ICC approves rail safety projects across Peoria Metro Area

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 28, 2023

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved a series of projects aimed at enhancing highway-rail safety in the Peoria Metro Area. Under Stipulated Agreements 2291 and 2292, new automatic flashing light signals and gate installations will be implemented at ten Iowa Interstate Railroad crossings located in Marshall and Peoria Counties.

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Advisory Committee met July 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 28, 2023

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Advisory Committee met Tuesday, July 11

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met Aug. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 28, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met Wednesday, Aug. 23

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met July 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 27, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Tuesday, July 11

Medicaid Advisory Committee, Public Education Subcommittee met Aug. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 27, 2023

Medicaid Advisory Committee, Public Education Subcommittee met Wednesday, Aug. 23

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Spotted lanternfly detected in Illinois; authorities urge public reporting

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 26, 2023

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of the spotted lanternfly in Illinois. This marks the first detection of this invasive species in the state. On September 16, a live adult was reported, leading to a site visit by state, federal, and local officials. By September 18, they identified a moderately populated area of these insects. Specimens were collected for identification, with confirmation received on September 26.

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Illinois DOT announces six winners for airport awards at annual conference

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 26, 2023

Reflecting the significance of Illinois' aviation network, six airports have been honored with Airport of the Year awards by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The announcement was made during the Illinois Public Airports Association Fall Conference in Galena.

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Rebuild Illinois announces major infrastructure projects underway in DuPage County

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 26, 2023

Entering the fifth year of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced several significant projects in DuPage County. These initiatives are part of a larger effort supported by Governor JB Pritzker's bipartisan capital program aimed at enhancing safety, mobility, and quality of life while creating jobs across the region.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Northwest Region met Aug. 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 26, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Northwest Region met Tuesday, Aug. 22

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority Board met Aug. 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 26, 2023

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority Board met Tuesday, Aug. 22

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Domestic Violence Pretrial Practices Working Group met August 25

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 26, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Domestic Violence Pretrial Practices Working Group met 10 a.m. Friday, August 25.

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Rebuild Illinois invests over $19 million in McHenry County transportation projects

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 25, 2023

Entering the fifth year of the Rebuild Illinois initiative, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced several projects in McHenry County. These efforts are part of a broader commitment facilitated by Governor JB Pritzker's capital program. The five major projects represent an investment exceeding $19 million, aimed at enhancing safety, mobility, and quality of life while supporting job creation in the region.

Illinois State Board of Education, East St. Louis School District No. 189 Financial Oversight Panel met Aug. 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 25, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, East St. Louis School District No. 189 Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, Aug. 22

Medicaid Advisory Committee, Health Equity and Quality Care Subcommittee met Aug. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 25, 2023

Medicaid Advisory Committee, Health Equity and Quality Care Subcommittee met Tuesday, Aug. 15