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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, Feb. 25

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council met March 28

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council met Friday, March 28

IDHS, Social Services Advisory Council, Outreach, Engagement, Equity, and Policy Committee met March 27

IDHS, Social Services Advisory Council, Outreach, Engagement, Equity, and Policy Committee met Thursday, March 27

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met March 28

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met Friday, March 28

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met March 26

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Wednesday, March 26

Illinois Rifle Association supports DOJ in Second Amendment rights investigation

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 31, 2025

The Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) has expressed readiness to support the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in its federal investigations.

IDPH highlights month-long public health awareness and events in April

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 31, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is set to observe "30 Days of Public Health" for a second year throughout April.

Commission meeting location changed to Malcolm X College

The location for the Commission and Board of Interpreters Meetings scheduled for March 27 and 28, 2025, has been changed.

Trump administration cuts millions in public health funding

I am writing to you as we are learning about significant federal funding cuts recently announced by the Trump administration.

** FOIA Request Sent to University of Illinois System Regarding Student Application Details for 2025 Semester on March 27, 2025

** FOIA Request to University of Illinois System Regarding Student Application Details for 2025 Semester on March 27, 2025.

Altamont High School Drama Club presents "Almost, Maine" this week

The Altamont High School Drama Club, in collaboration with 3 Chicks and a Stage, is set to present "Almost, Maine."

How many H-1B petitions made by Illinois employers were approved during 2024?

In 2024, 98.7% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Illinois were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Trump administration ends federal grants affecting Illinois' infectious disease programs

The Trump Administration has informed the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) about the termination of federal grants intended to support public health initiatives against infectious diseases.

Organization co-founded by 'transmasc, nonbinary, artist and organizer' endorses Illinois HB2827

AThe Coalition For Responsible Home Education CRHE recently endorsed Illinois HB2827, a proposed bill aimed at increasing oversight of homeschooling in the state. The group was co-founded by Kieryn Darkwater, a “transmasc, nonbinary, artist and organizer who grew up trained to fight in the ‘culture war.’”

New Illinois bill advances, aims to regulate workplace temperature standards

The Illinois House Labor & Commerce Committee has approved HB 3762, which proposes extensive workplace temperature regulations affecting employers throughout the state.

Supreme Court upholds Biden-era rule on ghost guns amid dissension