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Invasive plant hydrilla discovered for first time in DuPage County

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 25, 2024

Hydrilla, an invasive aquatic plant, has been detected in DuPage County.

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Thanksgiving sees spike in kitchen fires; officials urge caution

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 25, 2024

Thanksgiving Day is noted as the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with incidents occurring at four times the usual rate.

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Lewis & Clark State Historic Site marks explorers' arrival anniversary with event

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 25, 2024

The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Madison County is set to commemorate the 221st anniversary of the explorers' arrival at their Illinois winter encampment.

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Dr. Adina Hoover honored with Thomas Lay Burroughs Award by ISBE

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 25, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has recognized Dr. Adina Hoover, president of the Westmont Community Unit School District 201 Board, with the prestigious 2024 Thomas Lay Burroughs Award.

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Will County opens new DBE Resource Center to aid minority-owned businesses

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 25, 2024

A new resource center for the Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program has opened in Will County.

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Vandalia Statehouse hosts annual Christmas open house with candlelight tours

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 25, 2024

The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site, known as the oldest surviving capitol building in Illinois, will open its doors for candlelight tours on Saturday, December 14.

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USDA declares disaster designation for Fulton County after July derecho

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 25, 2024

USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack has declared Fulton County, Illinois, a disaster area following the derecho that occurred from July 15 to July 18, 2024.

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Who contributed the most in Illinois during week ending Oct. 5?

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 24, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Oct. 5 found here.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois as of week ending Nov. 23

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 24, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois as of week ending Nov. 23.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council met Oct. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 24, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council met Thursday, Oct. 17

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Illinois State Board of Education met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 24, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 16

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Nov. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 24, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Thursday, Nov. 21

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Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Nov. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 24, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Thursday, Nov. 21

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Illinois State Board of Education met Nov. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 24, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Thursday, Nov. 21

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, CWAC High End - Residential & ILO/TLP Subcommittee met Nov. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 24, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, CWAC High End - Residential & ILO/TLP Subcommittee met Wednesday, Nov. 20

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Nov. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 24, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, Nov. 20

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Illinois Department of Human Services Board of Commissioners met Nov. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 24, 2024

Illinois Department of Human Services Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, Nov. 20

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Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met Nov. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 24, 2024

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met Tuesday, Nov. 19

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, CWAC D&I Subcommittee met Nov. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 24, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, CWAC D&I Subcommittee met Tuesday, Nov. 19

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Sharon Ann Bosek, 68, Passes Away at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 24, 2024

Sharon Ann Bosek passed away on Nov. 22. Below is the obituary.