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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Institutional Review Board met Tuesday, Jan. 23

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met Jan. 19

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met Friday, Jan. 19

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Advisory Council met Jan. 18

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Advisory Council met Thursday, Jan. 18

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board will meet Jan. 30

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board will meet at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 30

IDOT announces February workshops for disadvantaged business enterprises

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is set to host a series of free virtual workshops in February. These sessions are part of the ongoing Building Blocks of Success initiative aimed at Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms. The workshops are designed to help these businesses enhance their skills, expand their operations, and engage in state project bidding. Both new and current DBEs, as well as those interested in certification, are encouraged to participate.

Illinois Department of Revenue announces start to 2024 income tax season

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has announced that it will start accepting and processing 2023 tax returns on January 29. This date coincides with the Internal Revenue Service's schedule for accepting federal income tax returns.

Midwest Walleye Challenge invites anglers for 2024 competition

Illinois anglers targeting walleye, sauger, or saugeye are invited to join the 2024 Midwest Walleye Challenge. This virtual competition is organized by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) in collaboration with other states, provinces, and Anglers Atlas developers and researchers.

Illinois sees mixed job growth across metro areas

Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs increased in eight metropolitan areas, decreased in five, and remained unchanged in one for the year ending December 2023. This data was released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). During this period, the unemployment rate rose in thirteen metropolitan areas and fell in one.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Dec. 3

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 24, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Dec. 3.

Illinois Department of Human Services Developmental Disability Advisory Committee met January 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 24, 2024

Illinois Department of Human Services Developmental Disability Advisory Committee met 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 16.

Illinois regulators announce December 2023 enforcement actions

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 24, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has disclosed the enforcement actions taken in December 2023. The announcement was made by Francisco Menchaca, Director of Financial Institutions; Camile Lindsay, Acting Director of Professional Regulation; and Laurie Murphy, Director of Real Estate.

Illinois State Board of Education will meet Jan. 24

Illinois State Board of Education will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 24

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole will meet Jan. 23

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole will meet at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 23

Illinois State Board of Education, School Health Advisory Committee met Jan. 22

Illinois State Board of Education, School Health Advisory Committee met Monday, Jan. 22

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole will meet Jan. 23

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole will meet at 3:15 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 23

Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, Family Committee met Jan. 19

Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, Family Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 19

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Policy Review Committee will meet Jan. 24

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Policy Review Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 24

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel will meet Jan. 23

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel will meet at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 23

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Statewide Parent Advisory Council will meet Jan. 23

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Statewide Parent Advisory Council will meet at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 23

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region will meet Jan. 30