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News from September 2024

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IDPH promotes awareness on fall/winter respiratory viruses with latest podcast

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 16, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging the public to educate themselves on respiratory illnesses through a new edition of its "This is Public Health" podcast. The episode features discussions by the state's chief medical officer and state epidemiologist on the upcoming respiratory virus season, vaccine efficacy, and preventive measures.

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Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site hosts Harvest Frolic Sept. 28-29

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 16, 2024

Celebrate the arrival of autumn at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site's Harvest Frolic on September 28-29. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

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Illinois State Fair sets record attendance under Pritzker administration

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 16, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker announced today that the 2024 Illinois State Fair set a new attendance record with over 773,000 attendees during its 11-day run. This marks the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking attendance under Pritzker's administration.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois as of week ending Sept. 14

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 15, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois as of week ending Sept. 14.

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Who contributed the most in Illinois during week ending July 27?

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 15, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending July 27 found here.

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Donald W. Gaugush dies at 94; survived by wife and children

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 15, 2024

Donald W. Gaugush passed away on Sept. 13. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council Training Committee met September 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 14, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council Training Committee met 3 p.m. Thursday, September 12.

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Illinois State Board announces agenda for upcoming Springfield meetings

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 14, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has released the agenda for its upcoming board retreat and regular business meeting, scheduled for September 18 and 19 in Springfield.

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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 emphasizes farm safety during fall harvest season

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 13, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker has declared September 15-21 as Farm Safety and Health Week in Illinois, with the theme "Don't Learn Safety by Accident."

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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