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Illinois expands online licensing system with new professional categories

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has expanded its new online licensing system, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment), to include 21 additional professions.

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

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Kids' fishing derby set for June at Weldon Springs State Park

Weldon Springs State Park in DeWitt County will host a kids' fishing derby on Saturday, June 14, as part of Illinois free fishing days.

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

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Illinois partners with top hospitals for pathogen treatment centers

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker has announced a collaboration between the State of Illinois and two major Chicago hospitals, Rush University Medical Center and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

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Illinois Commerce Commission approves rail safety upgrades in Galesburg

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

On Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved a series of rail safety improvements in Galesburg.

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Illinois expands online licensing system with new professions

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced the addition of 21 new professions to its online licensing system, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment).

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IDOL recovers unpaid wages and penalties from contractor

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 9, 2025

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has successfully recovered over $85,000 in unpaid wages for 17 workers who were employed on a construction project in Saline County.

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Illinois Conservation Foundation announces 2025 scholarship recipients

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 9, 2025

The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Conservation Achievement Scholarship.

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Breakthrough Ideas founder on Illinois budget: 'This budget is even more pork-laden than previous ones'

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Jeanne Ives, a former state representative and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, has criticized the Illinois budget for including $1 billion in new taxes and what she describes as wasteful spending on non-governmental groups.

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Breakthrough Ideas founder on Illinois budget: ​Direct support workers will see a '35% cut in hours'

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Jeanne Ives, a former state representative and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, has expressed concerns regarding the impact of recent legislative changes on Illinois direct support workers.

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Illinois reports data breach affecting over 900 individuals

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has reported a data breach incident in compliance with the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act.

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Illinois announces schedule for waterfowl blind drawings

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Waterfowl hunters in Illinois should prepare for the upcoming waterfowl blind drawings scheduled at various public hunting areas across the state.

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Nominations open for Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 5, 2025

The Illinois Conservation Foundation has announced that nominations are open for the 2025 class of the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame.

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Supreme Court dismisses Mexico's $10B lawsuit against US gun makers

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 5, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Mexico against American gun manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson.

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Illinois reaffirms commitment to emergency care amid federal policy change

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

On June 4, 2025, Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), reaffirmed the state's commitment to providing comprehensive emergency care services to pregnant patients.

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Illinois announces free fishing days from June 13-16

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced that from June 13 to 16, residents can enjoy fishing without the need for a license.

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April sees over $146 million in adult-use cannabis sales

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

The adult-use cannabis sales figures for April 2025 have been released, providing insight into the state's cannabis market performance.

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Illinois State Museum opens NOIR V exhibit showcasing Black artists

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

The Illinois State Museum has opened its latest exhibit, "NOIR V," which will run until September 1.

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Dana-Thomas House receives donation for restoration project

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

The Dana-Thomas House Foundation has contributed $48,874 to the Illinois Conservation Foundation.

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Illinois reaffirms policy on emergency room treatment access

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

In Springfield, Illinois has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving access to life-saving emergency room treatment for pregnant women, including the provision of abortions when necessary.

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Illinois reaffirms commitment to emergency care amid federal policy changes

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

In a recent statement, Illinois Director of Public Health Sameer Vohra reaffirmed the state's commitment to providing comprehensive emergency care services to pregnant patients.