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Friday, June 28, 2024

News from June 2024

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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Illinois voter rolls

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

May cannabis sales reach over $146 million

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2024

Adult use cannabis sales figures for May 2024 have been released, showing a total of 4,112,540 items sold. The sales amounted to $113,119,777.82 from in-state residents and $33,109,799.17 from out-of-state residents, bringing the total sales to $146,229,576.98.

Illinois Department announces May 2024 enforcement actions

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2024

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 May 2024.

Illinois DNR opens applications for Pheasant Fund and Habitat Fund grants

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is currently accepting grant applications for the State Pheasant Fund Special Funds Grant Program and the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Funds Grant Program through August 1.

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OPINION: Democrats raise business taxes, then send millions to private business groups

By Jeanne Ives | Jun 26, 2024

Summertime before an election is when the politicians in Illinois start cutting ribbons and issuing press statements about all the taxpayer money they are handing out for special projects. This year is no exception with Gov. Pritzker announcing millions in grants to various public and private entities.

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Public pension contributions in Illinois hit $25.6 million mark in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Illinois had received $25.6 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Illinois Department of Human Services Commission on Children of Incarcerated Parents will meet June 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 24, 2024

Illinois Department of Human Services Commission on Children of Incarcerated Parents will meet at 9 a.m., Monday, June 24.

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Illinois labor department joins partnership for casino construction safety

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 24, 2024

The Illinois Department of Labor's On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program (On-Site) has partnered with the Chicago South Area Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Pepper Construction Company, and the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council. This collaboration is part of the Hollywood Casino Joliet Project OSHA Strategic Partnership (Partnership), aimed at reducing injuries and illnesses during the construction of the Hollywood Casino Joliet project.

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Who contributed the most in Illinois during week ending May 4?

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 23, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending May 4 found here.

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Don Tracy: ‘I hereby resign as Chair of the Illinois Republican Party'

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 22, 2024

Illinois State Republican Party Chair Don Tracy announced his resignation, to take place no later than July 19, 2024. He cited "intra-party power struggles" as the primary reason for his decision. Tracy made this announcement in a June 19 letter, which was shared by Dean R. White in a Facebook post.

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Illinois State Board of Education met May 15

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 21, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, May 15

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Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met May 7

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 21, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Friday, May 7

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Illinois State Board of Education, Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force met May 6

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 21, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force met Thursday, May 6

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Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee will meet June 26

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 21, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 26

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Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee - Elevating Educators Subcommittee will meet June 25

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 21, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee - Elevating Educators Subcommittee will meet at 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 25

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Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee - Student Learning Subcommittee will meet June 24

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 21, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee - Student Learning Subcommittee will meet at 3 p.m., Monday, June 24

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met May 16

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 21, 2024

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met Thursday, May 16

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met June 20

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 21, 2024

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Thursday, June 20

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Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met June 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 21, 2024

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met Tuesday, June 18

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Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met June 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 21, 2024

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Tuesday, June 18