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Comptroller highlights fiscal achievements and credit upgrades in annual review

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 26, 2023

Dec 26, 2023

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Illinois Racing Board met Nov. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 26, 2023

Illinois Racing Board met Thursday, Nov. 16

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Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Autism Task Force met Nov. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 26, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Autism Task Force met Thursday, Nov. 16

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Egyptian Region met Nov. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 25, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Egyptian Region Thursday, Nov. 16

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met Nov. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 25, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met Wednesday, Nov. 15

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending Nov. 11?

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 24, 2023

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Nov. 11 found here.

Illinois Racing Board met Oct. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 23, 2023

Illinois Racing Board met Thursday, Oct. 12

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IDOT and ISP promote safe driving with 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 22, 2023

This holiday season, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in partnership with the Illinois State Police (ISP) and nearly 200 law enforcement agencies, is emphasizing road safety through the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. The initiative, running until January 2, aims to prevent impaired driving during holiday celebrations by encouraging individuals to plan for a sober ride home.

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Illinois Department of Revenue offers guidance for 2023 tax season preparation

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 22, 2023

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has released guidance for taxpayers as they prepare to file their 2023 state income taxes. The department aims to assist residents by providing tips and highlighting any changes they might face in the upcoming tax season.

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority Board met Sept. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 22, 2023

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority Board met Monday, Sept. 25

Illinois State Board of Education, Ensuring Success in School Task Force Model Transfer Policy Subcommittee met Nov. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 22, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Ensuring Success in School Task Force Model Transfer Policy Subcommittee met Wednesday, Nov. 15

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Invest in Kids program ends on December 31, 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 21, 2023

The Invest in Kids Scholarship Tax Credit Program is set to conclude on December 31, 2023. To qualify for a tax credit under this program, any new contributions to a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) must be made by that date.

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Illinois Department of Transportation announces holiday construction pause

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 21, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that certain construction-related lane closures will be lifted during the Christmas and New Year's holidays to reduce travel disruptions. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. on December 22 until 11:59 p.m. on December 25, and again from 3 p.m. on December 29 until 11:59 p.m. on January 1.

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Illinois sees rise in unemployment rate amid payroll job growth

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 21, 2023

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported an increase in the state's unemployment rate to 4.7% in November, a rise of 0.1 percentage points from October. Despite this increase, nonfarm payrolls saw a growth of 6,800 jobs for the same month. This data was provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflects activities during the week including November 12th.

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Military purchases tax exemption starts January

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 21, 2023

Purchases of tangible personal property by active duty members of the United States armed forces will be exempt from several tax acts starting January 1, 2024. This exemption applies when the federal government is the payor for these purchases. The specific tax acts affected include the Retailers’ Occupation Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, and the Service Use Tax Act.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met Sept. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 21, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met Wednesday, Sept. 20

Illinois State Board of Education Multilingual Department Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education met Nov. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 21, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education Multilingual Department Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education met Wednesday, Nov. 15

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Illinois State Board of Education Ensuring Success in School Task Force Model Complaint Resolution Subcommittee met November15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 20, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education Ensuring Success in School Task Force Model Complaint Resolution Subcommittee met 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 15.

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Illinois makes strides in statewide transportation modernization under Rebuild Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 20, 2023

Under the guidance of Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) made significant strides in modernizing transportation across the state in 2023. This progress was largely driven by Rebuild Illinois, a capital program initiated in 2019 with an investment of $45 billion aimed at enhancing highways, transit systems, railroads, airports, waterways, and other transportation options.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Nov. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 20, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, Nov. 15