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Analysis: Illinois one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Prairie State Wire shows that Illinois is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Sept. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 6, 2024

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Thursday, Sept. 5

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Illinois Department of Natural Resources schedules public meetings on chronic wasting disease

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 6, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host public meetings throughout northern Illinois to provide information on the status of chronic wasting disease (CWD), its effect on free-ranging deer populations, and IDNR's ongoing efforts to manage the disease.

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Kane County sees major roadwork under Rebuild Illinois program

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 6, 2024

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced major road and bridge projects in Kane County as part of Gov. JB Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois capital program. The initiative, described as historic and bipartisan, involves a total investment of nearly $107 million aimed at improving safety and mobility while sustaining and creating jobs in the region.

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IDOA announces federal funding distribution to support Illinois' specialty crop industry

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 6, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will distribute nearly $525,000 over three years to support the state's specialty crop industry through the 2024 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant program. This funding was authorized by the 2018 Federal Farm Bill.

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Illinois Department of Agriculture allocates nearly $525K from federal grant

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 6, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will distribute nearly $525,000 over three years to bolster the state's specialty crop industry through the 2024 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant program. The funding for this initiative was authorized by the 2018 Federal Farm Bill.

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Illinois State Board of Education, Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force met July 29

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 5, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force met Monday, July 29

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Illinois State Board of Education, State Assessment Review Committee met July 22

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 5, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, State Assessment Review Committee met Monday, July 22

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Illinois health department issues PSAs on congenital syphilis

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 5, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued several public service announcements for Illinois radio stations to promote awareness of the growing problem of congenital syphilis.

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Illinois DNR announces bids for agriculture leases for crop years 2025-2029

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 5, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept sealed bids this fall for approximately 30 agricultural lease contracts for crop years 2025-2029.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Illinois during August

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 5, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Illinois in August.

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Number of VA loans issued in Illinois increased by 16.5% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,854 home loans in Illinois, totaling $522.2 million, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Sept. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 4, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Development Committee met Aug. 29

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 4, 2024

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Development Committee met Thursday, Aug. 29

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Aug. 29

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 4, 2024

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Thursday, Aug. 29

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Aug. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 4, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Weednesday, Aug. 28

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Aug. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 4, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Thursday, Aug. 28

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Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met July 17

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 4, 2024

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Wednesday, July 17

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending July 13?

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending July 13 found here.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Illinois companies were under most scrutiny during August?

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Veterinary companies from Illinois in August.