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News from July 2024

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Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology announces events for 2024 State Fair

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 29, 2024

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) will celebrate Illinois film, acting, and STEAM at the 2024 Illinois State Fair. The event, themed "Lights, Camera, STEAM Action! A Celebration of Illinois Film, Acting & STEAM," aims to inspire fairgoers with activities focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

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September commission calendar for 2024 now available

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 29, 2024

The 2024 September Commission Calendar is now available for download and viewing.

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Illinois receives $8 million grant for improving transmission projects

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 29, 2024

Springfield, IL - Last week, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) was awarded $8.3 million from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Grid Deployment Office to enhance the review process for several transmission projects within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) territory. High voltage transmission is a critical component of America's energy infrastructure, transmitting power from generation sites to homes and buildings across regions. Illinois' project was one of 20 selected from 16 states as part of the Transmission Siting and Economic Development grant...

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois as of week ending July 27

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 28, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois as of week ending July 27.

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Illinois Department of Human Services Child Care Advisory Council met July 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 26, 2024

Illinois Department of Human Services Child Care Advisory Council met 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 24.

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Illinois seeks conservation police officer trainees for upcoming class

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 25, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Office of Law Enforcement is actively seeking applicants for the role of conservation police officer trainee. These officers are responsible for enforcing state laws aimed at protecting Illinois' natural and recreational resources. With full state-wide police authority, they are trained to high standards and play a crucial role in linking IDNR with its constituencies, as well as assisting other agencies during emergencies.

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Jobs grow in some Illinois metros; unemployment rises statewide

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 25, 2024

Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs have seen varied changes across metropolitan areas in Illinois. According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), five metropolitan areas experienced job growth, six saw a decrease, and three remained unchanged or nearly unchanged for the year ending June 2024. Notably, all fourteen metropolitan areas reported an increase in unemployment rates.

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Jobs increase in five Illinois metro areas; unemployment up statewide

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 25, 2024

Over the year ending June 2024, total nonfarm jobs increased in five metropolitan areas, decreased in six, and remained unchanged or nearly unchanged in three, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Over the same period, the unemployment rate increased in all fourteen metropolitan areas.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met June 20

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 24, 2024

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met Thursday, June 20

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Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met July 23

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 24, 2024

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met Tuesday, July 23

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Statewide Parent Advisory Council met July 23

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 24, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Statewide Parent Advisory Council met Tuesday, July 23

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met May 28

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 24, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Tuesday, May 28

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Egyptian Region met July 25

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 24, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Egyptian Region met Thursday, July 25

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met July 23

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 24, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Tuesday, July 23

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Illinois State Board of Education, State Assessment Review Committee met July 22

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 24, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, State Assessment Review Committee met Monday, July 22

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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met July 23

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 24, 2024

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, July 23

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Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board met July 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 24, 2024

Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board met Thursday, July 18

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met July 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 24, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met Thursday, July 18

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Illinois updates rule on passing through collected child support payments

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 24, 2024

Beginning in July, all child support collected on behalf of Illinois' low-income families with children who are current or former Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients will be passed through to the family for the care and support of the child or children. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) announced that this support will no longer be retained by the state.

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Illinois Department announces June 2024 enforcement actions

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 23, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced that Director of Financial Institutions, Francisco Menchaca, Acting Director of Professional Regulation, Camile Lindsay, and Director of Real Estate, Laurie Murphy signed the following enforcement actions taken during the month of June 2024.