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IDHS, Social Services Advisory Council, Response, Recovery, and Innovation Committee will meet Nov. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 10, 2024

IDHS, Social Services Advisory Council, Response, Recovery, and Innovation Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13

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Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education will meet Nov. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 10, 2024

Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education will meet at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12

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Kevin R. Hanlon, Retired Chicago Police Officer, Passes Away at 74

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 10, 2024

Kevin R. Hanlon passed away on Nov. 8. Below is the obituary.

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Norma Messaglia Remembered for Devotion to Family, Education, and Faith

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 10, 2024

Norma Messaglia passed away on Nov. 8. Below is the obituary.

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Sandra Lee Beaupre, Former Bell South Staff Manager, Passes Away at 87

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 10, 2024

Sandra Lee Beaupre passed away on Nov. 8. Below is the obituary.

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Jean Bourgault, Retired Univen Petroleum Employee, Dies at 94

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 10, 2024

Jean Bourgault passed away on Nov. 8. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois Family Institute Exec. Director Smith: ‘This is a crisis of confidence in our electoral system, and Illinois voters are right to be concerned’

By Prairie State Wire reports | Nov 10, 2024

David E. Smith, Executive Director of the Illinois Family Institute, has voiced strong opposition to the state’s use of multiple languages for voter registration information at DMV offices.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 186 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 316 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Nov. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 9, 2024

Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Friday, Nov. 8

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Evelyn M. Radcliffe, 96, Remembered Lovingly

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 9, 2024

Evelyn M. Radcliffe passed away on Nov. 7. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee Learning Conditions Subcommittee met November 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 8, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee Learning Conditions Subcommittee met 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 6

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Average VA home loan amount in Illinois increases from 2022 to 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Illinois in the fiscal year 2023 was $279,542, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council met Nov. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 8, 2024

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council met Thursday, Nov. 7

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Illinois Adoption Advisory Council met Nov. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 8, 2024

Illinois Adoption Advisory Council met FRiday, Nov. 8

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Daniel J. Marshall, 66, of Homewood, IL, Passes Away

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 8, 2024

Daniel J. Marshall passed away on Nov. 6. Below is the obituary.

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IDPH seeks candidates for various roles at Springfield job fair

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 8, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is organizing a job fair in Springfield to fill various positions.

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Judge rules Illinois firearm ban unconstitutional

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 8, 2024

Federal District Judge Stephen McGlynn has ruled that the Illinois ban on commonly owned firearms and accessories, known as "PICA," is unconstitutional.

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IDOL settles with trampoline park operator over safety violations

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 8, 2024

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has reached a settlement with Elevate Trampoline Park to address safety concerns and enhance facilities at its locations in Milan, East Peoria, and Peoria.

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Illinois Racing Board met Sept. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 7, 2024

Illinois Racing Board met Thursday, Sept. 19

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Child Welfare Advisory Committee met Nov. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 7, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Child Welfare Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 6