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News from May 2025

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Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met May 21

By Philip Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met Wednesday, May 21.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met May 21

By Philip Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met Wednesday, May 21.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Northwest Region met May 20

By Philip Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Northwest Region met Tuesday, May 20.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met May 21

By Philip Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, May 21.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois Children's Justice Task Force met May 19

By Philip Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois Children's Justice Task Force met Monday, May 19.

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Illinois State Board of Elections met May 20

By Philip Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, May 20.

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Illinois DCFS urges vigilance during Childhood Drowning Prevention Month

By Prairie State Wire | May 22, 2025

With summer approaching, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) emphasizes the critical need for vigilant supervision of children around water to prevent accidental drownings.

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Illinois health department issues safety guidelines for upcoming swim season

By Prairie State Wire | May 22, 2025

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is emphasizing the importance of safety as the outdoor swimming season begins.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois in Q4 vs. Q3 2024

By Prairie State Wire | May 21, 2025

The VA issued 597 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 186 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois House Republicans raise alarm over proposed service tax

By Prairie State Wire | May 21, 2025

Illinois House Republicans announced a warning about a proposed service tax in Springfield, with Deputy Leader Ryan Spain urging taxpayers to remain vigilant about its potential impact on consumers.

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Illinois treasurer returns WWII veteran's purple heart medal

By Prairie State Wire | May 21, 2025

Ahead of Memorial Day, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced the return of a Purple Heart medal to Christopher Reed, the grandson of the late World War II Army veteran Henry Van Der Noord from Lansing, Illinois.

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Illinois small businesses face new regulatory hurdles with Senate Bill 1976

By Prairie State Wire | May 21, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), an organization representing small businesses in Illinois, issued a statement following the passage of Senate Bill 1976 by the Illinois Senate.

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Briar Knoll Club opens registration for June wingshooting clinic

By Prairie State Wire | May 21, 2025

Youth aged 12 and older, along with adults, can now register for the upcoming hunter level wingshooting clinic hosted by the Briar Knoll Hunting and Fishing Club.

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State Rep. Davis on Crespo's removal from caucus: 'In Springfield, suggesting we spend less gets you kicked out of the club'

By Prairie State Wire | May 20, 2025

State Representative Jed Davis from Yorkville has claimed that fellow lawmaker Fred Crespo was removed from the Democratic caucus and stripped of his committee chairmanship after proposing a budget plan aimed at saving $4 billion.

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Illinois officials stress life jacket use and sober boating as summer season starts

By Prairie State Wire | May 20, 2025

As the summer boating season begins, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and Illinois Conservation Police are emphasizing the importance of wearing life jackets and operating boats sober.

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Illinois Department releases April 2025 enforcement report

By Prairie State Wire | May 20, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has released its enforcement report for April 2025.

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Illinois Department of Revenue receives 2025 Bell Seal for workplace mental health

By Prairie State Wire | May 20, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has been recognized by Mental Health America (MHA) with the 2025 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health.

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Illinois State Board of Education met April 16

By Philip Gonzales | May 20, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, April 16.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met April 14

By Philip Gonzales | May 20, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met Monday, April 14.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met April 17

By Philip Gonzales | May 20, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Thursday, April 17.