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News from February 2024

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Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Feb. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 17, 2024

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Friday, Feb. 16

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met Feb. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 17, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met Friday, Feb. 16

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Children's Justice Task Force met Feb. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 17, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Children's Justice Task Force met Wednesday, Feb. 14

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Illinois Department of Human Services Social Services Advisory Council met Feb. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 17, 2024

Illinois Department of Human Services Social Services Advisory Council met Tuesday, Feb. 13

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Illinois State Board of Education, Ensuring Success in School Task Force Model Complaint Resolution Subcommittee met Feb. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 17, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Ensuring Success in School Task Force Model Complaint Resolution Subcommittee met Thursday, Feb. 15

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Illinois State Board of Education met Feb. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 17, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Thursday, Feb. 15

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Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Feb. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 17, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, Feb. 14

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee met Feb. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 17, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 14

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Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met Feb. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 17, 2024

Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met Wednesday, Feb. 7

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Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel, Reporting Committee met Feb. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 17, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel, Reporting Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 13

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Illinois Gaming Board met Feb. 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 17, 2024

Illinois Gaming Board met Thursday, Feb. 8

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Sam McCann to remain in custody pending sentencing

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Feb 16, 2024

During the Detention Hearing this morning, the Court ordered McCann to remain in custody pending sentencing. McCann was initially taken into custody prior to the trial, on Feb 9, 2024, for various reasons.

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Former Sen. Sam McCann pleads GUILTY to all counts in federal court

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Feb 16, 2024

On the third day of trial, and after two Exhibits (1 and 2) were entered and displayed, Sam McCann informed the Court that he would like to change his plea to Guilty on all Counts.

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Illinois sees low levels of respiratory viruses; public health measures continue

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 16, 2024

Respiratory virus cases remain low across Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The latest CDC data indicates that the state's overall respiratory illness level is low, and COVID-19 hospitalizations are also at a low level. However, four counties are experiencing medium levels of COVID-19 hospitalizations, while two are at high levels.

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VA Purchase Loans in Illinois average $301,119 for Q4 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 15, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Illinois in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $301,119, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois in 2023 vs. 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 15, 2024

The VA issued 8,038 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the 2023 fiscal year, totaling $2.2 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois ranked 17th among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 15, 2024

Illinois ranked 17th in VA home loans in 2023 with 8,038 loans issued, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 21.1% fewer purchase loans in Illinois for 2023 vs. 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 15, 2024

The number of VA purchase loans in Illinois for 2023 was 6,504 and totaled $1.9 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois allocates over $57M for new paratransit vehicles statewide

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 15, 2024

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the allocation of more than 500 paratransit vehicles, valued at $57.1 million, to 113 transit providers across the state. This initiative is part of IDOT's Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program and aims to enhance transportation options for communities throughout Illinois. The vehicles will be distributed to both public transportation providers and nonprofit organizations that serve seniors and individuals with disabilities.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Dec. 24

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 14, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Dec. 24.