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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

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.

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

Week ending Aug. 12: 113 deaths among Hispanic people in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 24, 2023

There were 113 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending Aug. 12, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Price: 'Sen. Kennedy reads passages from pornographic books'

By Bree Gonzales | Sep 22, 2023

Explicit passages from books titled "Genderqueer" and "All Boys are Blue" were read during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on book bans.

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MacDonald: "Two transgender cyclists have destroyed the female competition at the Illinois State Championships"

By Bree Gonzales | Sep 22, 2023

Journalist Cassandra MacDonald has raised concerns over the participation of two transgender cyclists who dominated the female competition at the Illinois State Championships.

Illinois highlights National Farm Safety Week amid harvest season

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 22, 2023

As the fall harvest season approaches, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) are urging farmers to prioritize safety. Governor Pritzker has declared September 18-22, 2023, as National Farm Safety and Health Week in Illinois.

Rebuild Illinois advances with $31 million investment in west Lake County

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 22, 2023

Entering its fifth year, the Rebuild Illinois initiative continues to make strides in west Lake County with a series of infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing safety, mobility, and quality of life. These efforts are part of Governor JB Pritzker's capital program, which represents an investment exceeding $31 million in this region alone.

Illinois State Board of Education, Ensuring Success in School Task Force met July 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 22, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Ensuring Success in School Task Force met Wednesday, July 19

Illinois State Board of Education, Ensuring Success in School Task Force, Model Complaint Resolution Subcommittee met Aug. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 22, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Ensuring Success in School Task Force, Model Complaint Resolution Subcommittee met Thursday, Aug. 17

Job growth observed in most Illinois metro areas as unemployment rates fluctuate

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 21, 2023

Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs increased in eleven metropolitan areas, decreased in two, and remained unchanged in one for the year ending August 2023. This information was released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). The unemployment rate rose in thirteen metropolitan areas and fell in one.

East Lake County sees $41 million investment under Rebuild Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 21, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced several infrastructure projects in the east Lake County area as part of Year Five of the Rebuild Illinois initiative. This program, backed by Governor JB Pritzker's bipartisan capital program, aims to enhance safety, mobility, and quality of life while creating jobs in the region. The total investment for these seven major projects exceeds $41 million.

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met July 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 21, 2023

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, July 13

Early Childhood Linguistic and Cultural Diverse Committee of the Illinois Advisory Council for Bilingual Education met Aug. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 21, 2023

Early Childhood Linguistic and Cultural Diverse Committee of the Illinois Advisory Council for Bilingual Education met Thursday, Aug. 17

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Aug. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 20, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Thursday, Aug. 17

Illinois Racing Board met Aug. 17