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Municipal motor fuel tax changes in Bensenville and Lemont effective January 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 17, 2023

Effective January 1, 2024, the municipalities of Bensenville and Lemont will implement a Municipal Motor Fuel Tax. This change affects areas within Cook, DuPage, and Will counties.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Sept. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 17, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Thursday, Sept. 14

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Children's Justice Task Force met Oct. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 17, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Children's Justice Task Force met Tuesday, Oct. 17

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Illinois sees rise in unemployment rate as payrolls drop

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 16, 2023

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported an increase in the state's unemployment rate, which rose by 0.2 percentage points to 4.6% in October. This rise accompanies a decrease in nonfarm payrolls by 15,000 jobs during the same period, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Illinois agencies launch winter weather safety campaign

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 16, 2023

As winter approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP), and Illinois Tollway are urging residents to prepare for snowy and icy conditions with their "Winter Weather - Get it Together" campaign. The initiative emphasizes safety measures and preparedness as snow and ice become more likely.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Colton’s Task Force Committee met Oct. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 16, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Colton’s Task Force Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 17

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Oct. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 16, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Thursday, Oct. 12

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VA Purchase Loans in Illinois average $293,754 for Q3 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 15, 2023

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Illinois in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $293,754, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Sept. 24

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 15, 2023

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Sept. 24.

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Controversial Illinois firearms ban legal challenge unlikely to be resolved until after registry deadline

By Prairie State Wire reports | Nov 15, 2023

An amended complaint of the Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois v. Pritzker has been filed with the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois.

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Oct. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 15, 2023

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, Oct. 12

Illinois Racing Board met Oct. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 15, 2023

Illinois Racing Board met Thursday, Oct. 12

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Officials launch winter weather safety campaign in Rock Island

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 14, 2023

Transportation and law enforcement officials are set to commence the "Winter Weather - Get it Together" campaign. This initiative aims to prepare for the upcoming snow-and-ice season and provide crucial safety advice for drivers. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and Rock Island County will participate in this effort.

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Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Criminal Justice Committee met October 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 14, 2023

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Criminal Justice Committee met 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 11.

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Oct. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 14, 2023

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, Oct. 12

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board met Oct. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 14, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board met Thursday, Oct. 12

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Illinois becomes first state in America to go backward on school choice

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner | Nov 13, 2023

School choice in Illinois is dead. For now. The teachers unions were on a warpath to kill Illinois’ small tax-credit scholarship program and their Democratic allies weren’t willing to cross them.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Oct. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 13, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Wednesday, Oct. 11

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council met Oct. 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 13, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council met Tuesday, Oct. 10

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Week ending Sept. 16: 132 deaths among Hispanic people in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 12, 2023

There were 132 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending Sept. 16, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).