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Thursday, November 21, 2024

News from September 2024

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2024 December Commission Calendar now available

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 26, 2024

The 2024 December Commission Calendar is now available for download and viewing.

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Job growth trends observed across various metro areas in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 26, 2024

Over the year ending in August 2024, total nonfarm jobs increased in eight metropolitan areas, decreased in five, and remained unchanged in one, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). During the same period, unemployment rates fell in nine areas, rose in four, and stayed the same in one.

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November Commission calendar for 2024 now available

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 26, 2024

The 2024 November Commission Calendar is now available for download and viewing.

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VA provides 1,222 home purchase loans in Illinois in Q2

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 25, 2024

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

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ISBE, Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met Sept. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 25, 2024

ISBE, Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met Tuesday, Sept. 24

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Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met Sept. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 25, 2024

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met Tuesday, Sept. 24

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Institutional Review Board met Sept. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 25, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Institutional Review Board Tuesday, Sept. 24

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Sept. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 25, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Tuesday, Sept. 24

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Illinois fall trout season set to open statewide on Oct. 19

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 25, 2024

The 2024 Illinois fall trout season will begin on Saturday, October 19 at various locations across the state. This includes 60 ponds, lakes, and streams. The early catch-and-release season will start on October 5, during which no trout may be taken from any of the stocked sites until the regular fall season opens at 5 a.m. on October 19. Anglers are allowed a daily catch limit of five trout.

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Illinois State Board of Elections met Aug. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 24, 2024

Illinois State Board of Elections met Friday, Aug. 23

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Traffic & Pedestrian Stop Statistical Study Task Force mret Aug. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 24, 2024

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Traffic & Pedestrian Stop Statistical Study Task Force mret Thursday, Aug. 22

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met Sept. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 24, 2024

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met Monday, Sept. 23

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Illinois State Board of Education met Aug. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 24, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 14

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met Sept. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 24, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met Tuesday, Sept. 20

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Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 24, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Thursday, Sept. 19

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Illinois Racing Board met Sept. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 24, 2024

Illinois Racing Board met Thursday, Sept. 19

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Illinois resumes cycle rider safety training program statewide

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 24, 2024

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is resuming its Cycle Rider Safety Training Program for residents aged 16 and older, in partnership with Southern Illinois University (SIU). This initiative allows successful graduates to waive the written and riding portions of the Illinois motorcycle license exam administered by the Secretary of State's office.

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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.

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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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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.