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News from February 2024

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Feb. 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 8, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Thursday, Feb. 8

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Dec. 17

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 7, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Dec. 17.

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Illinois State Museum opens exhibition featuring four U.S. presidents linked to state

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 7, 2024

The Illinois State Museum has unveiled its latest exhibition, "Presidential Illinois," at its Springfield location on the Capitol Complex. This exhibit highlights significant artifacts from four U.S. presidents associated with Illinois: Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama.

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Vandalia Statehouse celebrates Lincoln's birthday with special event

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 7, 2024

The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will commemorate Abraham Lincoln's birthday with a special event on Sunday, February 11. Randy Duncan, who will portray Lincoln, is set to present a program titled "Lincoln's time and work in the state legislature in Vandalia." The presentation will focus on Lincoln's opposition to the state legislature's condemnation of the District of Columbia's abolition of slavery and how this shaped his stance on slavery.

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Jordan Davis set to headline Illinois State Fair Grandstand in August

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 6, 2024

The Illinois State Fair has announced that multi-platinum singer and songwriter Jordan Davis will be headlining the Grandstand on Tuesday, August 13th. Davis, known for his two-time platinum hit "Next Thing You Know," recently achieved his sixth career #1. Hailing from Shreveport, LA, Davis was recognized as Best New Country Artist at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in 2019 and Billboard's Top New Country Artist in 2018. His songs have been streamed four billion times globally.

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Free tax preparation resources available for individual income tax assistance

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 6, 2024

Visit the Free Tax Preparation Resources page to find locations that offer assistance with Individual Income Tax preparation.

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Jordan Davis set to headline Illinois State Fair Grandstand in August

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 6, 2024

The Illinois State Fair has revealed that Jordan Davis, an acclaimed singer and songwriter, will headline the Grandstand on Tuesday, August 13th. Davis recently achieved his sixth career number one with "Next Thing You Know," a two-time platinum hit from his album "Bluebird Days."

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Illinois public health department relocates regional office to improve operations

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 5, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced the relocation of its Bellwood Regional Office to Westchester. The move is part of an initiative to enhance operational efficiency. The office, now known as the Westchester Regional Office, is situated at 3 Westbrook Corporate Center, 3rd Floor, Westchester, IL 60154. The new contact number for the office is (708) 409-8810.

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OSFM stresses flammable liquid safety during National Burn Awareness Week

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 5, 2024

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is emphasizing the importance of safety regarding flammable liquids, as burn injuries can have significant impacts on individuals' lives. National Burn Awareness Week runs from February 4-10, focusing this year on the theme "Flammable Liquids Burn." This week serves as an opportunity for organizations to collaborate in spreading awareness about burn prevention and safety in communities.

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Illinois beach park earns WEDG verification for innovative stabilization project

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 5, 2024

The Illinois Beach Shoreline Stabilization Project in Lake County has received Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG) Verification, as announced by Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and the Illinois Capital Development Board. WEDG is a national rating system that assesses the design and construction of waterfront projects. The project at Illinois Beach State Park achieved the gold standard under WEDG's Version 3.0.

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Illinois continues to have 9 colleges that still mandate “COVID” mRNA injection

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 5, 2024

There are still nine colleges in Illinois that continue to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

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Illinois State Board of Education Distribution Impact Committee met January 31

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 5, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Distribution Impact Committee met 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 31.

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Illinois: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Illinois in January

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Illinois in January.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Devices companies in Illinois during January

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Illinois in January.

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Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Feb. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 3, 2024

Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Tuesday, Feb. 2

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Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Adult Inpatient Committee met Feb. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 3, 2024

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Adult Inpatient Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 2

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Illinois Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Feb. 1

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 3, 2024

Illinois Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Thursday, Feb. 1

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Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Child & Adolescent Subcommittee will meet Feb. 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 3, 2024

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Child & Adolescent Subcommittee will meet at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Domestic Violence Pre-trial Practices Task Force Committee met Jan. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 3, 2024

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Domestic Violence Pre-trial Practices Task Force Committee met Friday, Jan. 26

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board will meet Feb. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 3, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board will meet at 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 9