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News from August 2024

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Illinois sees rise in unemployment but gains in nonfarm payrolls

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 15, 2024

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported an increase in the state's unemployment rate to 5.2% in July, a rise of 0.2 percentage points from June. This comes alongside an increase in nonfarm payrolls by 12,900 jobs during the same period, based on preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Lil Wayne breaks Illinois State Fair Grandstand attendance record

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 15, 2024

Lil Wayne's concert at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday night set a new attendance record, drawing 15,427 attendees. This surpasses the previous record of 15,329 set by Jason Aldean in 2011.

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Jonas Brothers concert rescheduled due to weather forecast

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 15, 2024

Due to Thursday evening's weather forecast, the start time for the Jonas Brothers concert at the Illinois State Fair has been moved up to 7 p.m. Gates will open at 6 p.m., and the sold-out pre-show party will begin at 4:30 p.m.

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Illinois sees rise in payroll jobs but increase in unemployment rate for July

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 15, 2024

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points to 5.2 percent, while nonfarm payrolls rose by 12,900 in July, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The revised unemployment rate for June was 5.0 percent, unchanged from the preliminary figure. However, the June monthly change in payrolls was revised significantly from an initial report of a gain of 10,400 jobs to a loss of 4,300 jobs.

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Illinois State Museum showcases new art acquisitions at Lockport Gallery

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 15, 2024

New additions to the Illinois State Museum's art collection are on display at its Lockport Gallery through Oct. 12, featuring works by artists Glen Davies, Evelyn Statsinger, Barbara Rossi, and Jaroslava Lialia Kuchma.

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Illinois State Board of Education met Aug. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 14, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 14

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Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council will meet Aug. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 14, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council will meet at 9 a.m., Friday, Aug. 16

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Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Aug. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 14, 2024

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Wednesday, Aug. 14

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Aug. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 14, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Wednesday Aug. 14

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Governor’s Sale invests in future agricultural leaders with record donations

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 14, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker Donate $105,000

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Governor’s sale invests in future agricultural leaders

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 14, 2024

The annual Governor's Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair auctions off the best livestock as judged by competitions throughout the fair. Grand Champion is the highest distinction youth exhibiting livestock in Illinois can earn, and tonight, 10 exhibitors took home that title.

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Illinois Department of Human Services Social Services Advisory Council met August 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 14, 2024

Illinois Department of Human Services Social Services Advisory Council met 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 13.

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Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole Aug. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 14, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Aug. 13

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Aug. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 14, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Aug. 13

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Illinois Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee met Aug. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 14, 2024

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Illinois Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 13

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Illinois Adult Use Cannabis Health Advisory Committee met Aug. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 14, 2024

Illinois Adult Use Cannabis Health Advisory Committee met Monday, Aug. 12

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IDHS, Social Services Advisory Council Health & Wellness Committee met Aug. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 14, 2024

IDHS, Social Services Advisory Council Health & Wellness Committee met Friday, Aug. 9

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Aug. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 14, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Thursday, Aug. 8

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Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met July 9

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 14, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Tuesday, July 9

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IDNR announces winners in statewide cicada-themed art competition

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 13, 2024

The rare double-brood emergence of billions of cicadas in Illinois earlier this summer has inspired a commemorative art show. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) received nearly 350 entries for its cicada art contest, announced in May.