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News from October 2024

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Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Oct. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 15

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State releases cannabis sales figures for September 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 16, 2024

The state has released the adult-use cannabis sales figures for September 2024. The report shows that a total of 3,999,904 items were sold during the month. In-state residents accounted for $106,079,925.08 in sales, while out-of-state residents contributed $30,428,941.70. This brings the total sales for September to $136,508,866.78.

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Pritzker suspends fuel tax requirements for hurricane relief efforts

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 16, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), has announced a temporary suspension of certain tax requirements for vehicles involved in disaster relief. The decision affects the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) registration and motor fuel use tax (MFUT) single trip permitting. This measure is aimed at supporting interstate disaster relief efforts following Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

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Diamond Envelope Corp achieves prestigious SHARP status for workplace safety

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 16, 2024

Diamond Envelope Corporation, based in Aurora, Illinois, has been recognized with the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) status by the Illinois Department of Labor's On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program.

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Illinois universities charging more in 2022-23 school year

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.5% in Illinois in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Ryan Lee Dunn, 50, Passes Away in Sleep

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 15, 2024

Ryan Lee Dunn passed away on Oct. 13. Below is the obituary.

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Cynthia I. Close, 62, Remembered for Kindness, Love, and Generosity

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 15, 2024

Cynthia I. Close passed away on Oct. 13. Below is the obituary.

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Anna U. Rose Remembered in Visitation and Funeral Service

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 15, 2024

Anna U. Rose passed away on Oct. 13. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Oct. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 15, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 15

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Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee Elevating Educators Subcommittee met Oct. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 15, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee Elevating Educators Subcommittee met Tuesday, Oct. 15

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Illinois State Board of Education, Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force met October 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 15, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force met 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 15

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Higher property tax revenue in Illinois during Q2

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $19 million in property tax revenue for Illinois, an 11.8% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Oct. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 14, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 9

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Illinois State Board of Education Professional Review Panel Recalibrate Committee will meet Oct. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 14, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Professional Review Panel Recalibrate Committee will meet at 9 a,m., Thursday, Oct. 17

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Thomas R. Hawk, 83, Remembered for Service to Country, Community, and Love of Nature

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 14, 2024

Thomas R. Hawk passed away on Oct. 12. Below is the obituary.

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Sr. Margaret Ann Floto, OSF Dies at 83

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 14, 2024

Margaret Ann Floto, OSF passed away on Oct. 12. Below is the obituary.

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John E. Painter Jr., U.S. Air Force Veteran, Dies at 82

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 14, 2024

John E. Painter passed away on Oct. 12. Below is the obituary.

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Janice Jean Gregoire, 76, of Bourbonnais, Remembered for Service and Joy

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 14, 2024

Janice Jean Gregoire passed away on Oct. 12. Below is the obituary.

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Bernadette L. Leonard Dies at 89; Mourned by Family

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 14, 2024

Bernadette L. Leonard passed away on Oct. 12. Below is the obituary.

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Who contributed the most in Illinois during week ending Aug. 24?

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 14, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Aug. 24 found here.