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Illinois: Medicare dependency reached 3.9% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.9% of income in Illinois, providing an average of $2,649 per capita to residents.

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 2, 2025

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Illinois: Social Security made up 5.1% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 5.1% of income in Illinois, providing an average of $3,480 per capita to residents.

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 1, 2025

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Illinois: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.4% of income in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Illinois, providing an average of $1,619 per capita to residents.

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Chicago store sells $1 million winning Mega Millions ticket

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 28, 2025

A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold at Tony’s Fresh Market in Chicago, according to a recent announcement by the Illinois Lottery.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry file 63 petitions in Illinois throughout 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry based in Illinois submitted 63 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Illinois iLottery player wins $1M Powerball prize

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

An Illinois iLottery player has won $1 million after matching all five numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing.

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Illinois lottery player wins $3 million with Ultimate Diamond Jackpot

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 22, 2025

An Illinois Lottery player has won a significant prize of over $3 million through the Fast Play game, Ultimate Diamond Jackpot.

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Illinois urges fire safety after deadly winter blazes

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 20, 2025

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging residents in Illinois to take immediate action regarding fire safety following a series of deadly home fires.

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Illinois Lottery player wins $1 million with online ticket purchase

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 18, 2025

On February 17, an Illinois Lottery player won a $1 million jackpot by purchasing a Lotto ticket online.

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FOIA Request Sent to Fayette County Sheriff Department Regarding Inmates with ICE Detainers on February 18, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 18, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Fayette County Sheriff Department in Illinois on February 18, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Dewitt County Sheriff's Office Regarding Inmates with ICE Detainers on February 18, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 18, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Dewitt County Sheriff's Office in Illinois on February 18, 2025.

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Illinois sees 10,665 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in Illinois submitted 10,665 H-1B petitions during 2024.

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Turnpike Troubadours to perform at Illinois State Fair in August

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 11, 2025

Tahlequah, Oklahoma's Turnpike Troubadours are set to perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Sunday, August 17.

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10.4 million lotto jackpot won with ticket sold in Des Plaines

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 11, 2025

A $10.4 million Lotto ticket was sold at a Mobil gas station in Des Plaines, Illinois, over the weekend.

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Sheryl Crow returns to Illinois State Fair Grandstand this August

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 11, 2025

Nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow is set to perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Tuesday, August 12.

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Survey shows lottery tickets popular among Illinoisans for Valentine's Day

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 10, 2025

A recent survey commissioned by the Illinois Lottery indicates that scratch-off tickets are a favored Valentine's Day gift among Illinois residents.

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FOIA Request Sent to Illinois State Board of Elections Regarding Spring Election Candidates on February 6, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 6, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Illinois State Board of Elections on February 6, 2025.

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Illinois experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Illinois experienced a 20.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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FOIA Request Sent to University of Illinois System Regarding Diversity-Related Communications on February 4, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 4, 2025

FOIA Request to the University of Illinois System Regarding Diversity-Related Communications was sent on February 4, 2025.

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Illinois fire marshal promotes safety during National Burn Awareness Week

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 3, 2025

Burn risks are present in all living spaces, including homes, apartments, and temporary shelters.