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News from September 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee met Aug. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 6, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee met Thursday, Aug. 3

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Opinion: CTU Pres. Stacy Davis-Gates, hater of private schools and school choice, sends child to private school

By Mark Glennon, Wirepoints | Sep 5, 2023

CTU Pres. Stacy Davis-Gates, hater of private schools and school choice, sends child to private school

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Cook County's 2022 property tax multiplier set at 2.9237

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 5, 2023

A property tax equalization factor of 2.9237 for Cook County for the year 2022 has been announced by the Illinois Department of Revenue. This factor, commonly referred to as the multiplier, is calculated by the Department to ensure uniform property assessment across the state.

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Illinois Freedom Caucus: ‘Teachers’ Unions have a political foothold not only on Democrats, but some Republicans too’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Sep 5, 2023

In a move to reduce what they sees as undue influence in state politics, the Illinois Freedom Caucus is calling on the Illinois Republican Party to enact a rule prohibiting campaign contributions from teachers’ unions.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Domestic Violence Pretrial Practices Working Group met July 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 5, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Domestic Violence Pretrial Practices Working Group met 10 a.m. Friday, July 28.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority North Suburban Region met June 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 5, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority North Suburban Region met Tuesday, June 6

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority North Suburban Region met Aug. 1

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 5, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority North Suburban Region met Tuesday, Aug. 1

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Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

By Prairie State Wire Report | Sep 5, 2023

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his administration

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Attorney General Raoul to Settle Landmark Ftc Lawsuit Challenging ‘dangerous’ Pharmaceutical Merger

By Prairie State Wire Report | Sep 5, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul today reached a proposed consent order with Amgen Inc., one of the world’s largest biopharmaceutical drug companies, to address the potential competitive harm that would result from Amgen’s $27.8 billion purchase of Horizon Therapeutics plc. As part of the nationwide settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and five other state attorneys general, the settlement will also dismiss the related federal court preliminary injunction action.

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Duckworth Announces $3.5 Million in Congressionally Directed Spending to Support Water Improvements in Harvey

By Prairie State Wire Report | Sep 4, 2023

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), co-founder of the Senate’s first Environmental Justice Caucus, today announced that $3.5 million she secured through a Fiscal Year 2022 Congressionally Directed Spending Request will be sent by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the City of Harvey for its Central Area Water and Sewer Improvement Project. This Duckworth-secured federal funding will increase Harvey’s financial capacity to implement long-overdue water infrastructure upgrades to help address chronic flooding and reduce resource costs for breaks and leaks repairs, while also helping provide higher quality drinking water to residents.

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Durbin, Cassidy, Bipartisan Colleagues Call For Fair Democratic Primaries In Venezuela Ahead Of 2024 Presidential Elections

By Prairie State Wire Report | Sep 4, 2023

In Letter To Secretary Of State, Senators Write: “The Venezuelan People Cannot Afford To See Another Fraudulent Election, Which Will Only Bring Further Suffering To Their Nation And Foment Greater Instability In The Americas.”

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187, Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met July 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 4, 2023

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187, Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, July 25

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority Board met July 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 4, 2023

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority Board met Tuesday, July 25

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending Sept.2?

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2023

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Sept.2 found here.

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128 Hispanic people in Illinois passed away in week ending July 22

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2023

There were 128 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending July 22, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Illinois raises surcharge rate for prepaid wireless services in Chicago

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 1, 2023

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is set to increase the surcharge rate on prepaid wireless telecommunications services within Chicago. Starting October 1, 2023, the surcharge will rise from 7 percent to 9 percent. This change affects sales of prepaid wireless services in the city.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Statewide Parent Advisory Council met July 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 1, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Statewide Parent Advisory Council met Thursday, July 27

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drug Utilization Review Board met July 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 1, 2023

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drug Utilization Review Board met Thursday, July 27