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News from May 2024

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Governor Pritzker discusses initiatives for Mental Health Awareness Month

By Prairie State Wire | May 15, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker, along with state leaders and mental health advocates, recently marked Mental Health Awareness Month by discussing ongoing initiatives to enhance services for individuals grappling with mental health issues and their families. The discussion took place on Wednesday, May 15, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, an event organized by the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative.

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Illinois honors fallen firefighters; recognizes acts of bravery at annual ceremony

By Prairie State Wire | May 14, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker and State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera joined firefighters in Springfield, Illinois, to honor five fallen firefighters from 2023 and recognize others for their exceptional service at the 31st Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony.

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Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met May 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 14, 2024

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Wednesday, May 15

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region will meet May 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 14, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region will meet at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 16

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met May 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 14, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met Wednesday, May 15

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Illinois Liquor Control Commission met May 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 14, 2024

Illinois Liquor Control Commission met Wednesday, May 15

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Illinois Racing Board met May 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 14, 2024

Illinois Racing Board met Tuesday, May 14

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Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met May 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 14, 2024

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, May 9

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Violence Prevention Ad Hoc Committee met May 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 14, 2024

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Violence Prevention Ad Hoc Committee met Thursday, May 9

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Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met May 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 14, 2024

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, May 9

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Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Autism Task Force met May 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 14, 2024

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Autism Task Force met Thursday, May 9

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Children's Justice Task Force met May 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 14, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Children's Justice Task Force met Wednesday, May 8

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IDNR and IPFC encourage residents to 'map your burn' for annual map

By Prairie State Wire | May 13, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Prescribed Fire Council (IPFC) are collaborating to urge all prescribed fire practitioners to "map your burn" and contribute to the annual Illinois Prescribed Fires Accomplished Map.

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Illinois Department of Public Health launches 2024 Healthy Illinois Survey

By Prairie State Wire | May 13, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has commenced the 2024 Healthy Illinois Survey, a comprehensive statewide initiative aimed at gathering crucial data on health and wellness in the region, as well as identifying areas where public health measures can be enhanced.

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Who contributed the most in Illinois during week ending March 23?

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending March 23 found here.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Illinois declines from Q4 2023 to Q1

By Prairie State Wire | May 10, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Illinois in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $288,352, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Illinois releases playbook for future public health emergencies

By Prairie State Wire | May 10, 2024

On the eve of the anniversary marking the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) declarations put in place at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Illinois has released a playbook detailing measures to prepare for future public health emergencies and recommendations for future administrations.

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17th annual Illinois Product Farmers Market to commence on May 16

By Prairie State Wire | May 10, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the commencement of its 17th annual Illinois Product Farmers Market on Thursday, May 16. The event will take place from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

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Summer Cookouts in Illinois Warned Against Use of Red Swamp Crayfish

By Prairie State Wire | May 8, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding the public and seafood distributors that importing and possessing live red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii), also known as crawfish or Louisiana crawfish, is prohibited by law in Illinois. The crustaceans are a popular choice for live crawfish boils.

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Kolber seeking RNC committeeman seat: 'Important green shoots' are growing in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | May 8, 2024

Longtime Illinois Republican activist and contributor Vince Kolber of Chicago is seeking election as one of the state's 17 Republican National Committee men or women by a vote of the Illinois Republican Party's State Central Committee on May 24.