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News from July 2024

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Illinois State Fair extends box office hours ahead of event kickoff

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 23, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, IL - With extended hours and discounted prices, the Illinois State Fair is offering additional opportunities for attendees to save on tickets.

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Illinois Department of Revenue issues guidance on net loss deduction changes

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 23, 2024

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a bulletin to assist corporations affected by changes to the Illinois net loss deduction limitation. The guidance aims to help these corporations determine whether they need to start making estimated payments or adjust their existing estimated tax payments. Additionally, the bulletin provides strategies to minimize or avoid late-payment penalties.

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Illinois State Fair offers extended box office hours ahead of price increases

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 23, 2024

The Illinois State Fair Grandstand Box Office will offer extended hours for in-person ticket purchases on Thursday, July 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Regular box office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com, but additional fees can be avoided by buying directly at the box office.

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Pritzker endorses Harris for president

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 22, 2024

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President, following the announcement that President Joe Biden has exited the race. "I am proud to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States," Pritzker stated in a July 22 post on X.

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Illinois one of 24 states aligned with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 22, 2024

An analysis by Prairie State Wire shows Illinois is one of 24 states with a membership with ERIC, a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship."

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Winning Wheels earns top safety designation from Illinois Department of Labor

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 22, 2024

The Illinois Department of Labor's On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program has announced that Winning Wheels, a care center in Prophetstown, has achieved the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) status.

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IDNR alerts residents about potential black bear visits this summer

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 22, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued a reminder to residents about the potential for black bear sightings during the summer months. While such sightings in Illinois are rare, bears from neighboring states like Missouri and Wisconsin may occasionally venture into Illinois.

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending June 1?

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 22, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending June 1 found here.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois as of week ending July 20

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 21, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois as of week ending July 20.

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Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator Licensure Review Committee met July 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 20, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator Licensure Review Committee met 9 a.m. Thursday, July 18.

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Illinois Labor Relations Board Joint Panel met July 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 19, 2024

Illinois Labor Relations Board Joint Panel met Thursday, July 18

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Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met July 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 19, 2024

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, July 18

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Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met July 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 19, 2024

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, July 18

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met July 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 19, 2024

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Tuesday, July 18

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met July 17

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 19, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, July 17

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Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met July 17

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 19, 2024

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Wednesday, July 17

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met July 17

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 19, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met Wednesday, July 17

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Illinois Liquor Control Commission met July 17

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 19, 2024

Illinois Liquor Control Commission met Wednesday, July 17

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Illinois State Board of Education Kids Advisory Committee met July 17

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 19, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Kids Advisory Committee met Wednesday, July 17

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Illinois Racing Board met July 16

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 19, 2024

Illinois Racing Board met Tuesday, July 16