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Illinois Racing Board met Thursday, Nov. 21

Medicaid Advisory Committee, Public Education Subcommittee met Nov. 21

Medicaid Advisory Committee, Public Education Subcommittee met Thursday, Nov. 21

llinois Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council met Nov. 21

llinois Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council met Thursday, Nov. 21

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Traffic/Pedestrian Data Stop Task Force met Nov. 21

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Traffic/Pedestrian Data Stop Task Force met Thursday, Nov. 21

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission East Central Regional Human Rights Authority met November 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 25, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission East Central Regional Human Rights Authority met 3 p.m. Thursday, November 21

Invasive plant hydrilla discovered for first time in DuPage County

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

Thanksgiving sees spike in kitchen fires; officials urge caution

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

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

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.

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

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

Vandalia Statehouse hosts annual Christmas open house with candlelight tours

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.

USDA declares disaster designation for Fulton County after July derecho

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.

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.

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

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

Illinois State Board of Education met Oct. 16

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 16

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

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

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

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

Illinois State Board of Education met Nov. 21