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IDOR advises on cybersecurity as holiday shopping season begins

As the holiday shopping season approaches, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is cautioning consumers to stay alert to potential online threats.

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 27, 2024

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Illinois hunters harvest over 54,000 deer during initial firearm weekend

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 27, 2024

Hunters in Illinois harvested a total of 54,661 deer during the first weekend of the state's firearm deer season from November 22 to 24.

Illinois Department releases October 2024 enforcement report

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 26, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has released its enforcement report for October 2024.

Invasive plant hydrilla discovered for first time in DuPage County

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

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.

Illinois State Museum announces temporary closure for plumbing work

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 22, 2024

The Illinois State Museum in Springfield will temporarily close its doors on November 25 and 26.

Job growth reported in eight Illinois metro areas by October

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 21, 2024

Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs have risen in eight metropolitan areas and fallen in six for the period ending October 2024, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

Illinois sees mixed job growth across metro areas as unemployment rates fluctuate

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 21, 2024

Over the year ending October 2024, total nonfarm jobs increased in eight metropolitan areas and decreased in six, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

Illinois Conservation Foundation launches 2024 ornament featuring Giant City State Park

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 21, 2024

The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) has introduced its 2024 state park series ornament, featuring the Devil's Standtable formation at Giant City State Park.

Illinois Product Holiday Market returns in early December

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the return of the Illinois Product Holiday Market in Downtown Springfield.

Illinois warns hunters about tech use: drones, AI errors, e-bike restrictions

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is advising hunters to adhere to regulations concerning the use of technology in hunting activities.

Illinois mandates deer checks for chronic wasting disease monitoring

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued a reminder to firearm deer hunters about the mandatory check stations in counties where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected.

IRS and Illinois Department offer tax update webinars in December and January

Representatives from the Internal Revenue Service and the Illinois Department of Revenue are set to provide updates and answer questions in a series of webinars.

IRS and Illinois Department of Revenue announce upcoming webinar series

Representatives from the Internal Revenue Service and the Illinois Department of Revenue are set to provide updates and answer questions in an upcoming webinar.

Illinois Department of Agriculture announces return of cover crop incentive program

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 19, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is set to launch the sixth edition of its "Fall Covers for Spring Savings" program.