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Illinois expands student mental health support through IDPH suicide prevention grant

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 23, 2024

A suicide prevention grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is funding an expansion of mental health services, allowing high school students across Illinois to access up to eight in-person or telehealth counseling sessions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Illinois sees rise in unemployment rate amid national economic challenges

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 20, 2024

Unemployment in Illinois increased to 5.3% in August, as reported by the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

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.

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.

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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News from September 2024

Illinois expands student mental health support through IDPH suicide prevention grant

Illinois agencies inspect haunted houses for safety ahead of spooky season

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nature-Culture Day scheduled at Cahokia Mounds for September 28

Illinois sees rise in unemployment rate amid national economic challenges

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

President Biden approves Illinois disaster declaration for severe weather

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

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

Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education met Sept. 18

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

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

Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 18

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

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

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry file 107 petitions in Illinois throughout 2024

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