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Illinois' combined tax revenues down 14.1% from Q2 to Q3 2024

Illinois collected $16.8 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 11, 2025

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Illinois honors vital contributions of telecommunicators during recognition week

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois State Police (ISP) are recognizing the contributions of telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 11, 2025

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The Chainsmokers to perform at Illinois State Fair on August 15

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 10, 2025

The Illinois State Fair is set to host The Chainsmokers, a GRAMMY Award-winning duo, on August 15.

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251 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Illinois in 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 7, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Illinois submitted 251 H-1B petitions during 2024.

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EDA awards over $6 million in grants for economic development projects in Illinois in 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 13 grants totaling $6,154,998 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Illinois.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry file 107 petitions in Illinois throughout 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 31, 2025

Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry based in Illinois submitted 107 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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**** FOIA Request Sent to University of Illinois System Regarding Student Application Details for 2025 Semester on March 27, 2025 **

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 27, 2025

** FOIA Request to University of Illinois System Regarding Student Application Details for 2025 Semester on March 27, 2025.

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How many H-1B petitions made by Illinois employers were approved during 2024?

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 98.7% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Illinois were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Organization co-founded by 'transmasc, nonbinary, artist and organizer' endorses Illinois HB2827

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 26, 2025

The Coalition For Responsible Home Education CRHE recently endorsed Illinois HB2827, a proposed bill aimed at increasing oversight of homeschooling in the state. The group was co-founded by Kieryn Darkwater, a “transmasc, nonbinary, artist and organizer who grew up trained to fight in the ‘culture war.’”

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2022: How government transfer reliance in Illinois has changed since 1970

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 16% of income in Illinois. How does this compare to historical figures?

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Illinois employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2025

In 2024, 131 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in Illinois, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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U.S. Department of Education investigates Illinois schools over Title IX complaints

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 21, 2025

Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced the initiation of investigations into three educational entities in Illinois: the Illinois Department of Education, Chicago Public Schools District 299, and...

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Individual income tax puts $4.9 billion into Illinois's revenue in Q4, 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 18, 2025

Individual income taxes in Illinois reached $4.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Retail Trade industry file 141 petitions in Illinois throughout 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, 141 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Retail Trade industry located in Illinois, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Illinois ranks 35th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 16% in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 16% of income in Illinois—ranking it the 17th least dependent among U.S. states.

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Illinois ranks 36th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $10,848 in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Illinois received an average of $10,848 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th lowest in the nation.

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Snoop Dogg to perform at Illinois State Fair this August

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 12, 2025

American rapper and songwriter Snoop Dogg is set to perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on August 13.

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**** FOIA Request Sent to Village of Hinsdale Regarding Records Related to Andrea Flynn on March 12, 2025 **

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 12, 2025

** FOIA Request to Village of Hinsdale Regarding Records Related to Andrea Flynn on March 12, 2025.

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Illinois announces $4M grants for firefighting equipment statewide

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 12, 2025

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has announced that $4 million in grants will be distributed to 178 fire departments, districts, and emergency medical services (EMS) providers across Illinois.

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**** FOIA Request Sent to Orland Fire Protection District Regarding Records on Ray Hanania, Legal Fees, and Consulting Invoices on March 12, 2025 **

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 12, 2025

** FOIA Request to Orland Fire Protection District Regarding Records on Ray Hanania, Legal Fees, and Consulting Invoices on March 12, 2025.