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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released a report indicating a decrease in the state's infant mortality rate. The rate dropped to 5.6 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2021, down from 6.5 per 1,000 in 2018. This data was made public during Infant Mortality Awareness Month and highlights ongoing racial disparities in infant health.

2024 December Commission Calendar now available

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

Illinois celebrates over 2,400 graduates earning career pathway endorsements

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has recognized 2,422 high school graduates from the Class of 2024 for earning College and Career Pathway Endorsements on their diplomas.

Job growth trends observed across various metro areas in Illinois

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.

November Commission calendar for 2024 now available

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

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.

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

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

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met Sept. 24

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met Tuesday, Sept. 24

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

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

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

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

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.

Illinois State Board of Elections met Aug. 23

Illinois State Board of Elections met Friday, Aug. 23

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

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

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

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

Illinois State Board of Education met Aug. 14

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 14

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

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

Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 19

Illinois State Board of Education met Thursday, Sept. 19

Illinois Racing Board met Sept. 19