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News from March 2025

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Illinois employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2025

In 2024, 131 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in Illinois, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Dan Proft: Other states are 'so much better than Illinois when it comes to job creation, public safety, state/local tax burden'

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 24, 2025

Dan Proft, co-host of AM 560 The Answer, said Governor J.B. Pritzker has decided to go on tour and critique the Trump administration while other cities are outperforming Illinois in job creation, public safety, tax burden, and academic proficiency. Proft shared his views on X on March 20.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met Feb. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 24, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met Friday, Feb. 21

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Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Feb. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 24, 2025

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Wednesday, Feb. 19

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Illinois State Board of Education met Feb. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 24, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Thursday, Feb. 20

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Feb. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 24, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, Feb. 19

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Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Feb. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 24, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, Feb. 19

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Ninth Circuit judge creates dissent video opposing magazine ban

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 24, 2025

Judge Lawrence VanDyke of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has taken an unconventional approach in expressing his dissenting opinion on a recent court decision.

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Illinois Small Business Day connects entrepreneurs with lawmakers

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 24, 2025

NFIB members gathered in Springfield for the Small Business Legislative Day to engage with legislators and state agencies on issues affecting small businesses.

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Illinois Racing Board met March 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 23, 2025

Illinois Racing Board met 1 p.m. Thursday, March 20

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Illinois State Board of Education, State Assessment Review Committee met March 18

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 22, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, State Assessment Review Committee met Tuesday, March 18

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Illinois Liquor Control Commission met March 19

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 22, 2025

Illinois Liquor Control Commission met Wednesday, March 19

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Egyptian Region met March 20

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 22, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Egyptian Region met Thursday, March 20

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met March 19

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 22, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met Wednesday, March 19

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llinois Educational Labor Relations Board met March 19

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 22, 2025

llinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Wednesday, March 19

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Illinois Department of Human Services Board of Commissioners met March 19

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 22, 2025

Illinois Department of Human Services Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, March 19

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Illinois Department of Human Services Social Services Advisory Council met March 18

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 22, 2025

Illinois Department of Human Services Social Services Advisory Council met Tuesday, March 18

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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met March 18

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 22, 2025

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, March 18

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U.S. Department of Education investigates Illinois schools over Title IX complaints

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 21, 2025

Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced the initiation of investigations into three educational entities in Illinois: the Illinois Department of Education, Chicago Public Schools District 299, and...

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Unemployment falls while job numbers rise across most Illinois metro areas

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 21, 2025

Over the past year, unemployment rates have decreased in eleven metropolitan areas and increased in one, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security.