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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.

Employment rises across ten Illinois metro areas as job market shifts

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2024

Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in ten metropolitan areas and decreased in four for the year ending May 2024, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in twelve metropolitan areas, decreased in one, and was unchanged in one.

Adult use cannabis sales see growth in May 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2024

The latest figures for adult-use cannabis sales in May 2024 have been released. The data indicates a steady increase in sales compared to the same period last year.

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.

Hotel operators' occupation tax updates effective July 1, 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 26, 2024

Beginning on July 1, 2024, individuals and businesses involved in the re-renting of hotel rooms will be subject to the Hotel Operators’ Occupation Tax on the receipts from those rentals. For further details, refer to FY 2024-29, Hotel Operators’ Occupation Tax Updates for Operators and Re-Renters of Hotel Rooms.

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.

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.

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.

NFPA announces theme for Fire Prevention Week focusing on smoke alarm functionality

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 24, 2024

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced the theme for Fire Prevention Week, which will take place from October 6-12, 2024. The theme, "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™," aims to educate the public on the importance of having functional smoke alarms in homes.

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.

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 Department announces May 2024 enforcement actions

Illinois DNR opens applications for Pheasant Fund and Habitat Fund grants

Employment rises across ten Illinois metro areas as job market shifts

Adult use cannabis sales see growth in May 2024

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

Hotel operators' occupation tax updates effective July 1, 2024

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

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

Illinois labor department joins partnership for casino construction safety

NFPA announces theme for Fire Prevention Week focusing on smoke alarm functionality

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

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

Illinois State Board of Education met May 15

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

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

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

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

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

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

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met June 20

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