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Friday, November 22, 2024

News from September 2024

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Jeanne Ives: 'So Biden and Harris don't want our ally Japan to buy US Steel'

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 13, 2024

Jeanne Ives recently commented on the government's opposition to Nippon Steel purchasing US Steel, stating, "Steelmaking is a national security issue," in a September 5 post on X.

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VA provides 17.2% fewer home purchase loans in Illinois in Q2

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 13, 2024

There were 1,222 VA home purchases in Illinois in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $347.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Individual income tax revenue up 16.9% from previous quarter in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $5.7 billion in individual income tax revenue for Illinois, a 16.9% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Property tax revenue down 10.5% from previous quarter in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $17 million in property tax revenue for Illinois, a 10.5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Sept. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 13, 2024

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, Sept. 12

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Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Sept. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 13, 2024

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, Sept. 12

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Ferne Clyffe State Park celebrates its diamond jubilee with community events

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 13, 2024

SPRINGFIELD - When the State of Illinois purchased Ferne Clyffe for a state park in 1949, it was already well known for its natural beauty and scenic views.

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Illinois promotes farm safety during harvest season

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 13, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed September 15-21 as Farm Safety and Health Week in Illinois, with the theme "Don't Learn Safety by Accident." This year marks the 80th annual observance nationwide.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 12, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Wednesday, Sept. 11

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Illinois Department of Human Services Commission on Children of Incarcerated Parents met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 12, 2024

Illinois Department of Human Services Commission on Children of Incarcerated Parents met Wednesday, Sept. 11

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Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Aug. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 12, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Tuesday, Aug. 6

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Illinois State Board of Education, Gender Equity Advisory Committee will meet Sept. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 12, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Gender Equity Advisory Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Northwest Region met Sept. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 12, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Northwest Region met Tuesday, Sept. 10

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Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 12, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 11

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Illinois State Board of Education, KIDS Advisory Committee met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 12, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, KIDS Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 11

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Illinois State Board of Education Rural Education Advisory Council met Sept. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 12, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Rural Education Advisory Council met Tuesday, Sept. 10

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Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel met Sept. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 12, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel met Tuesday, Sept. 10

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Sept. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 12, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Monday, Sept. 9

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Illinois Department of Revenue to host third quarter tax education webinar

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 12, 2024

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will host its third quarter Tax Education Webinar on Friday, September 27, 2024. The event is scheduled to run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Illinois Treasurer announces enhancements to Bright Start College Savings Program

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 12, 2024

Families with a Bright Start College Savings Program (Bright Start 529) will soon benefit from lower fees, access to low-cost, high-quality investments, and a new mobile app for account management, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced Thursday.