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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met Jan. 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 22, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met Thursday, Jan. 19

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending Dec. 9?

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 21, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Dec. 9 found here.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Racial Disproportionality in Child Welfare Task Force met Dec. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 20, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Racial Disproportionality in Child Welfare Task Force met Wednesday, Dec. 13

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Unemployment rises slightly as Illinois sees modest payroll growth

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 19, 2024

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported an increase in the state's unemployment rate to 4.8% in December, marking a 0.1 percentage point rise from November. This change comes alongside a modest increase in nonfarm payrolls by 1,200 jobs during the same period. The figures are based on preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Illinois State Board of Education Consolidated Committee of Practitioners met December 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 19, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Consolidated Committee of Practitioners met 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 12.

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Illinois secures $7.1M for EV charger upgrades statewide

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 19, 2024

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has secured $7.1 million in federal funding to repair and replace electric vehicle chargers across the state. This initiative is part of the Federal Highway Administration's Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Program, aligning with Governor JB Pritzker's goal to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads by 2030.

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Illinois Department of Corrections Adult Advisory Board met Dec. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 19, 2024

Illinois Department of Corrections Adult Advisory Board met Tuesday, Dec. 12

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Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention met Dec. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 19, 2024

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention met Tuesday, Dec. 12

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Dec. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 18, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Tuesday, Dec. 12

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Red states, blue cities: Who’s to blame for America’s homicide crisis – Wirepoints Special Report

By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner and Grayson Garelick | Jan 17, 2024

There’s a debate raging over who’s responsible for the surge in homicides and violent crime across the country. California Gov. Gavin Newsom blames Republicans, saying that “8 of the top murder states are red.”

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Big red states gain, big blue states drain when it comes to 2023 population growth – A Wirepoints 50-state survey

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner | Jan 17, 2024

The multi-year pattern of population growth among the nation’s big red states – and shrinkage among the big blue – continued in 2023.

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

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 17, 2024

Illinois still has nine colleges that require students to have “COVID” mRNA injections to attend their classes.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Nov. 26

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 17, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Nov. 26.

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Illinois announces $6.4 million grants for resilient food systems infrastructure

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 17, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the availability of $6.4 million in competitive grant funds aimed at strengthening the state's food supply chain. The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program (RFSI) is a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Starting January 22, 2024, applications will be accepted from food and farm businesses and other eligible entities, including nonprofits, local government entities, universities, schools, and hospitals.

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Dec. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 17, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Dec. 12

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Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Dec. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 17, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Dec. 12

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Illinois awards $2.4M grants for community outdoor recreation projects

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 16, 2024

Eight communities in Illinois will receive nearly $2.4 million in grants to improve outdoor recreational spaces, as announced by Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). These funds are sourced from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and will be administered by IDNR.

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ISBE, Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met Dec. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 16, 2024

ISBE, Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met Tuesday, Dec. 12

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Illinois State Board of Education Technical Advisory Committee for Assessment and Accountability met Dec. 11 & 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 16, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Technical Advisory Committee for Assessment and Accountability met Dec. 11 & 12

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Number of VA loans issued in Illinois decreased by 19.8% from Q4 2022 to Q4 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 2,234 home loans totaling $649.9 million in Illinois during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.