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News from March 2024

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Illinois mobilizes resources amid growing measles outbreak in Chicago

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 12, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and other state agencies are providing resources to assist the City of Chicago and Cook County in addressing a measles outbreak at a city shelter for new arrivals. Under Governor JB Pritzker's direction, IDPH, the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) are working to support local health departments as they manage eight reported cases.

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Jonas Brothers to perform at Illinois State Fair on August 15

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 12, 2024

The Jonas Brothers are set to perform at the Illinois State Fair on Thursday, August 15. Known for their success in the music industry, the group has sold over 20 million albums and received two GRAMMY award nominations. They have also achieved 26 Billboard Hot 100 hits and recently earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Institutional Review Board met February 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 12, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Institutional Review Board met Tuesday, February 27.

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Duckworth, Durbin vote to allow illegal aliens to be counted toward congressional representation

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 11, 2024

Illinois U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth (D) and Dick Durbin (D) both voted against a measure that would have prohibited illegal aliens from being factored into the count for apportionment of congressional districts and the Electoral College map.

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Illinois Adoption Advisory Council met March 1

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 10, 2024

Illinois Adoption Advisory Council met Friday, March 1

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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Feb. 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 10, 2024

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, Feb. 27

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IDCFS, Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African-American Children in Foster Care met March 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 10, 2024

IDCFS, Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African-American Children in Foster Care met Wednesday, March 6

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Jan. 30

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 10, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Tuesday, Jan. 30

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Northwest Region met Jan. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 10, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Northwest Region met Tuesday, Jan. 23

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Multilingual/Language Development Department Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education Secondary Subcommittee met Jan. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 10, 2024

Multilingual/Language Development Department Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education Secondary Subcommittee met Thursday, Jan. 25

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Illinois State Board of Education, Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force met Jan. 30

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 10, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force met Tuesday, Jan. 30

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Jan. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 10, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Jan. 23

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Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Jan. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 10, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Jan. 23

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Illinois State Board of Education Advisory Council on the Education of Gifted and Talented Children met March 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 10, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Advisory Council on the Education of Gifted and Talented Children met Thursday, March 7

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Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel, Reporting Committee met March 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 10, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel, Reporting Committee met Tuesday, March 5

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Illinois State Board of Education met Jan. 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 10, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Jan. 24

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

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 10, 2024

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

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Illinois prepares for influx of visitors ahead of 2024 solar eclipse

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 8, 2024

Preparations are in progress to accommodate thousands of visitors in Illinois for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Several state agencies, including the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, have collaborated for over a year to ensure a safe experience for those attending.

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Illinois begins eligibility checks for immigrant adult and senior health benefits

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 8, 2024

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is set to commence annual redeterminations for the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (HBIA) and Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (HBIS) programs. These eligibility verifications aim to ensure that enrollees continue to meet the program requirements. The process will be similar to that used in the traditional Medicaid program.

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Illinois sees stable unemployment rate with slight increase in payroll jobs

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 7, 2024

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported that the state's unemployment rate remained steady at 4.7 percent in January, while nonfarm payrolls increased by 1,700 jobs. This data, based on preliminary figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows no change from December's revised unemployment rate of 4.7 percent.