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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

News from April 2024

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Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Child & Adolescent Subcommittee met April 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 14, 2024

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Child & Adolescent Subcommittee met 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11.

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Illinois State Board of Education met March 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, March 13

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Illinois State Board of Education, Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force met March 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force met Monday, March 11

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Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met April 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, April 11

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Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met April 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, April 11

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met April 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Friday, April 12

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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drugs and Therapeutics Advisory Board met April 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drugs and Therapeutics Advisory Board met Thursday, April 11

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Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability met April 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability met Tuesday, April 9

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met April 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met Friday, April 12

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met April 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Thursday, April 11

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met April 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Wednesday, April 10

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority - Northwest Region will meet April 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority - Northwest Region will meet at 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 16

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The Justin Beaton Case and the Importance of Accurate News Reporting

By Lucy K. Ponce, JBCHP Staff | Apr 12, 2024

In a world overwhelmed by information, news plays a vital role in shaping public opinion and influencing society. The Justin Beaton teacher case is a glaring example of how accurate news reporting can have significant implications for individuals and the broader justice system.

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Illinois allocates $2M for reproductive health service improvement

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 11, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced a significant step towards enhancing reproductive health services by awarding $2 million in grants to three organizations. These funds are intended to support training initiatives aimed at improving access to safe and high-quality abortion services throughout the state. The grant recipients include the Midwest Access Project (MAP), Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL), and the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Nursing.

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Illinois offers free recycling for agrichemical containers statewide

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 11, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is inviting farmers and agrichemical facilities to participate in a free recycling program for agrichemical containers. The initiative will start in mid-July and run through August, with collection sites across the state. The recycled materials will be used to produce shipping pallets.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Feb. 18

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 10, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Feb. 18.

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Illinois property tax woes continue: ATTOM says Illinoisans pay nation’s highest rate

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner, Wirepoints | Apr 10, 2024

Another tax study, another loss for Illinois taxpayers.

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Chicago’s crime numbers must have DNC organizers sweating

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner, Wirepoints | Apr 10, 2024

The Democratic National Convention is coming to Chicago in August and its organizers are likely sweating over the potential mess it might become. Not because of the pro-Palestinian protests that are likely to occur, but because of Chicago’s unabated crime.

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DOJ finalizes rule enhancing web and mobile accessibility standards

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 9, 2024

On April 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the finalization of a rule that strengthens requirements for web and mobile accessibility. This new regulation updates Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), mandating that state and local governments adhere to the World Wide Web Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

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Illinois updates sport fish consumption guidelines due to chemical contaminants

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 9, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released updated consumption advisories for sport fish caught in the state's waters. These advisories stem from routine testing by the Illinois Fish Contaminant Monitoring Program, which now includes checks for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals."