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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Nov. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 6, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, Nov. 2

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Oct. 30

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 6, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Monday, Oct. 30

Durbin proposes U.S. citizenship for illegal immigrants through military service

By Prairie State Wire reports | Dec 5, 2023

Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) suggested on the Senate floor that illegal immigrants should be able to earn U.S. citizenship by serving in the military.

Is your public official a crook? State police want to know

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 5, 2023

The Illinois State Police special investigations unit has launched a new online tip line to solicit information from the public regarding potential misconduct by local officials. The unit focuses primarily on investigating public corruption and criminal misconduct carried out by elected officials, government bureaucrats, and political appointees at all levels of government.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Joint Advisory Councils met October 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 5, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Joint Advisory Councils met Thursday, October 26.

Fire marshal urges caution with holiday decorations amid high candle-related incidents

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 5, 2023

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) in Springfield, Illinois, is emphasizing fire safety during the holiday season. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), over one-third of home decoration fires are caused by candles, and more than two out of five occur because decorations are placed too close to heat sources. The NFPA reports that U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 790 home structure fires annually due to decorations, excluding Christmas trees, between 2017 and 2021.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Domestic Pre-Trial Practices Task Force Committee met Oct. 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 5, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Domestic Pre-Trial Practices Task Force Committee met Friday, Oct. 27

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Oct. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 5, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Thursday, Oct. 26

Bob Michel Bridge rehab nears completion under Rebuild Illinois initiative

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 4, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker, alongside the Illinois Department of Transportation and local officials, celebrated the near completion of the Bob Michel Bridge rehabilitation in Peoria. The $24.6 million project aims to enhance connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists between East Peoria Levee and Peoria Warehouse districts. This initiative is part of the Rebuild Illinois capital program, which expedited construction into a single season.

Illinois Gaming Board met Oct. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 4, 2023

Illinois Gaming Board met Thursday, Oct. 26

Illinois Liquor Control Commission met Oct. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 4, 2023

Illinois Liquor Control Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 25

Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending Oct. 21?

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 3, 2023

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Oct. 21 found here.

Illinois Racing Board met Sept. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 2, 2023

Illinois Racing Board met Thursday, Sept. 21

Illinois details water quality improvements in biennial nutrient loss reduction strategy report

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 1, 2023

Illinois has released the 2023 Biennial Report of the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS), detailing ongoing efforts to improve water quality. Developed by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA), Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), and University of Illinois Extension, the report outlines progress in reducing nutrient pollution affecting local waterways and the Gulf of Mexico.

Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 1, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 20

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drug Utilization Review Board met Oct. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 1, 2023

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drug Utilization Review Board met Thursday, Oct. 26

Illinois October 2023 unemployment: Still an outlier and now creeping upward

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner | Nov 30, 2023

The latest labor report for October shows Illinois still has the nation’s 3rd-worst unemployment rate in the country. A 4.6 percent jobless rate means 297,000 Illinoisans are unemployed.

Illinois announces return of fall covers incentive program with pre-enrollment option

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is launching the fifth year of its "Fall Covers for Spring Savings" program. This initiative allows participants to pre-enroll by entering and validating their information starting December 4, 2023, at 8:00 A.M. CST. Applications will be accepted from December 15, 2023, at 8:00 A.M. until January 15, 2024, at 11:59 P.M.

Chicago's prepaid wireless surcharge drops to 3% in January

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 30, 2023

Effective January 1, 2024, the surcharge rate for prepaid wireless telecommunications services within Chicago will decrease. The rate will be reduced from 9 percent to 3 percent.

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Sept. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 30, 2023

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Wednesday, Sept. 20

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