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News from June 2024

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6.5 million grant announced for statewide health insurance navigator program

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 12, 2024

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and the Department of Insurance (IDOI) have announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Get Covered Illinois Navigator Grant Program Plan Year 2025. This $6.5 million initiative aims to establish a statewide Illinois Navigator program as the state transitions to a state-based marketplace for health insurance. Get Covered Illinois, the official Illinois Marketplace, will oversee and train Illinois Navigators.

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American Principles Project President: Girls’ sports, private spaces ‘should be protected from cradle to the grave’

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project said states like Illinois need to to protect girls’ sports teams and access to private spaces at every level of education, not just college.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board will meet June 10

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 11, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, June 10.

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Illinois Adoption Advisory Council met June 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 11, 2024

Illinois Adoption Advisory Council met Tuesday, June 7

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Illinois Liquor Control Commission will meet June 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 11, 2024

Illinois Liquor Control Commission will meet at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 12

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Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met June 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 11, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, June 11

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Illinois State Board of Education will meet June 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 11, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 12

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met June 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 11, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, June 11

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Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability met June 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 11, 2024

Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability met Tuesday, June 11

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region will meet June 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 11, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region will meet at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 12

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met June 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 11, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Tuesday, June 11

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Illinois Gaming Board met June 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 11, 2024

Illinois Gaming Board met Thursday, June 6

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IDNR seeks public assistance for wild turkey brood surveys

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 11, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking volunteer citizen scientists to assist with wild turkey brood surveys. This initiative aims to help biologists monitor turkey population trends and reproductive success.

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Irish American, Puerto Rican and 'Polished Pebble Girls' programs raking in $1.75 million from Illinois taxpayers

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2024

Conservative activist and former State Rep. Jeannie Ives called out "self-righteous" Democrat lawmakers over the record setting $53.1 billion budget passed on May 29 that handed out numerous grants to "questionable" entities.

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Illinois State Museum seeks stories for Route 66 centennial

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2024

The Illinois State Museum is inviting individuals to share their personal experiences with the original Route 66 in Illinois. This call extends to travelers, businesses that operated along the route, workers who built the highway, and others. The initiative is part of preparations for the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026.

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Illinois Department of Labor issues reminder on child labor rights

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2024

As the school year concludes, many teenagers transition from classrooms to summer jobs. The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) aims to ensure that employers and families understand the necessary steps before a child begins work and during their employment.

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending April 20?

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending April 20 found here.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Colton’s Task Force Committee met June 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 8, 2024

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Colton’s Task Force Committee met 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 5.

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Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met June 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 8, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Tuesday, June 4

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Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met June 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 8, 2024

Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Friday, June 7