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News from September 2024

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Illinois agencies inspect haunted houses for safety ahead of spooky season

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 23, 2024

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are collaborating to inspect haunted houses across the state before they open to visitors.

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Eighteen Illinois schools honored as national blue ribbon awardees for academic excellence

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has announced the designation of 356 schools, including 18 from Illinois, as National Blue Ribbon Schools for the year 2024.

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Illinois State Museum hosts 'Festi-fall' event at Dickson Mounds on October 5

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 23, 2024

The Illinois State Museum will host a family program at Dickson Mounds Museum in Lewistown on Saturday, Oct. 5. The event, called "Festi-fall," will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free for all ages.

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Who contributed the most in Illinois during week ending Aug. 3?

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 22, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Aug. 3 found here.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Illinois declines from Q1 to Q2

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Illinois in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $284,416, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois as of week ending Sept. 21

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 22, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois as of week ending Sept. 21.

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Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Criminal Justice Committee met Sept. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 20, 2024

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Criminal Justice Committee met Thursday, Sept. 19

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Nature-Culture Day scheduled at Cahokia Mounds for September 28

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 20, 2024

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville will host Nature-Culture Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 to introduce visitors to the natural environment of the site and its influence on Mississippian culture.

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Illinois State Museum's 'Growing Up X' exhibit receives award for excellence

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 20, 2024

The Illinois State Museum has been awarded a 2024 Award of Excellence from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) for its "Growing Up X" exhibition, which explores the childhood experiences of Generation X.

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President Biden approves Illinois disaster declaration for severe weather

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 20, 2024

Today, President Joseph R. Biden signed a federal Major Disaster Declaration authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program for Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will, and Winnebago Counties.

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Bishop Hill to host Jordbruksdagarna harvest festival on Sept. 28-29

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 20, 2024

Bishop Hill will host Jordbruksdagarna, a 19th-century harvest festival, on September 28-29. Visitors are invited to partake in various activities, demonstrations, entertainment, vendors, and food throughout the village, including at Bishop Hill state historic sites.

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Illinois receives $88.8 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 316 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 19, 2024

Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education met Wednesday, Sept. 18

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 19, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, Sept. 18

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Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 19, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, Sept. 18

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Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 19, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 18

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 19, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met Wednesday, Sept. 18

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Egyptian Region met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 19, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Egyptian Region met Wednesday, Sept. 18

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Illinois agencies launch campaign against unlicensed dental practices

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 19, 2024

In response to a rise in reported unlicensed dental practices across Illinois, the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR) have launched a campaign urging the public to seek dental care only from licensed dentists.

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Illinois sees rise in payrolls but also higher unemployment rate

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 19, 2024

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported an increase in nonfarm payrolls by 800 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage point to 5.3 percent. This data, based on preliminary figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), also included a revision for July's job growth from an initial estimate of 12,900 to 10,300 jobs.