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Illinois identifies programming error affecting Medicaid reimbursement

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 11, 2023

Following an internal review, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) discovered a computer programming error that resulted in incomplete federal Medicaid match claims. This error affected federal revenue reimbursements for Medicaid-related programs in Illinois. Despite this delay, there was no impact on payments to organizations providing services or on the implementation of developmental disability services.

Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee met June 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 11, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee met Friday, June 9

Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board met July 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 11, 2023

Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board met Thursday, July 13

28 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Illinois during week ending July 22

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 10, 2023

There were 28 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Illinois in the week ending July 22, making up 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

39 people die from kidney disease in Illinois during week ending July 22

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 10, 2023

There were 39 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Illinois in the week ending July 22, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois EPA highlights clean energy at state fair

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 10, 2023

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director John J. Kim has announced the agency's exhibit for the 2023 Illinois State Fair, themed "Clean Energy - A Bright Future!" The exhibit is situated in Conservation World and aims to educate visitors on various aspects of clean energy.

Illinois Department of Transportation invites public to state fair tent

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 10, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is welcoming visitors to its tent at the Illinois State Fair. The event offers various activities, including signing a snowplow blade that will be used this winter and participating in interactive games promoting safe driving.

Illinois’ early education system ranks 16th, study finds

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 10, 2023

Illinois’ pre-kindergarten education system ranked in the top 20 in a new Wallethub study that analyzed states’ early-education programs, based on criteria such as the share of school districts offering pre-K education and spending per child.

Illinois Freedom Caucus: ‘This is a victory for free speech’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 10, 2023

The Illinois Freedom Caucus is celebrating after a law allowing individuals to sue crisis pregnancy centers under the state’s Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act was temporarily blocked.

Rebuild Illinois progresses with major infrastructure investments in Rockford

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 10, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the progress and future plans for several infrastructure projects in the Rockford area as part of Year Five of the Rebuild Illinois program. This initiative, backed by Governor JB Pritzker's bipartisan capital program, involves eight major projects with a total investment exceeding $266.5 million.

Illinois State Fair cancels Ag Day Breakfast due to weather concerns

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 10, 2023

The Illinois State Fair Ag Day Breakfast, initially planned for Friday morning, has been canceled due to predicted severe weather conditions. The National Weather Service forecasts storms with strong winds during that time.

Copi returns to Conservation World during 2023 Illinois State Fair

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 10, 2023

Copi, a consumer food brand for invasive carp, is set to make its return to Conservation World at the 2023 Illinois State Fair from August 10-20. Visitors can enjoy a variety of Copi dishes including nuggets, rangoon, empanadas, and sliders at the Flippin' Fish Shack, managed by Darla Drainer from Grafton. The shack will operate daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met June 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 10, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Tuesday, June 6

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention met July 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 10, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention met Thursday, July 13

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of July 30

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 9, 2023

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of July 30.

Butter Cow unveiled at Illinois State Fair celebrating local dairy farming

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 9, 2023

Illinois State Fair officials unveiled the Butter Cow sculpture at the Dairy Building on the fairgrounds. The theme for this year's creation is "Harvest the Fun," crafted by sculptor Sarah Pratt. The sculpture features Illinois dairy farmer Lorilee Shultz from Mill-R-Mor Dairy in Orangeville, Illinois, depicted harvesting milk from one of her cows.

Illinois State Fair announces FFA officers as parade grand marshals

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 9, 2023

In Springfield, Illinois, the Illinois State Fair and Governor JB Pritzker have announced that the Illinois State FFA Officers will be the Grand Marshals for this year's Twilight Parade. This announcement comes in a year marked by significant growth in youth participation in agriculture.

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Development Committee met July 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 9, 2023

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Development Committee met 2 p.m. Thursday, July 6.

Peoria sees progress as Year Five of Rebuild Illinois continues

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 9, 2023

Entering the fifth year of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that several projects in the Peoria area are either completed, planned, or underway. These initiatives are part of a larger effort made possible by Governor JB Pritzker's bipartisan capital program. The eight major projects represent a $270.6 million investment aimed at improving safety and mobility while creating jobs in the region.