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Is it a joyous celebration or "taunting"? For Illinois high school football officials, it's up to them.

By Prairie State Wire reports | 13 days ago

Since the NFL liberalized its rules in 2017, players have redefined the concept of a "player celebration."

Illinois' property tax revenues up 6.3% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 14, 2024

Illinois collected $17 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Autism Task Force met Nov. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 14, 2024

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Autism Task Force met Thursday, Nov. 14

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Nov. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 14, 2024

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, Nov. 14

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met November 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 14, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 13

Youth waterfowl hunt set for Nov. 16 at Mermet Lake

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 14, 2024

The youth waterfowl hunt at Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in southern Illinois is scheduled for November 16.

Retailers' allowance for vehicle returns capped at $1,000 monthly starting January

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 14, 2024

For certain transaction returns due on or after January 1, 2025, involving vehicles with a delivery date on or after December 12, 2024, the retailers' allowance will be capped at $1,000 per month.

State agency directors promote vaccination ahead of holiday season

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 14, 2024

The Directors of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) visited a vaccination event in Gallatin County, Southern Illinois, to receive their flu and COVID-19 shots.

Illinois' combined tax revenues up 2.6% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 13, 2024

Illinois collected $15.3 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

'Game on': New Border Czar dares Pritzker to block US efforts deport Illinois illegal aliens

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 13, 2024

Tom Homan, former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and newly appointed Border Czar under Donald Trump, recently appeared on The Charlie Kirk Show. During the show, Homan responded to comments made by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, who warned against any efforts to challenge the rights and freedoms of Illinois residents.

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Nov. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 13, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Tuesday, Nov. 12

Willard Ice Building celebrates four decades since completion

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 13, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Willard Ice Building in Springfield on November 13.

Megan Moroney set to perform at Illinois State Fair Grandstand

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 13, 2024

Country music sensation Megan Moroney is scheduled to perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Saturday, August 10.

Illinois offers mentored deer hunts at Fox Ridge State Park

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 13, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is set to conduct mentored archery deer hunting sessions for adults and youth at Fox Ridge State Park in Charleston.

Illinois launches first-ever holiday product box featuring local goods

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 13, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has introduced its inaugural Illinois Product Holiday Box, a collection of nine products sourced from local businesses across the state.

Mentored deer hunting event announced by IDNR at Kickapoo State Recreation Area

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 13, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is set to organize mentored archery deer hunting for both adults and youth at the Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Vermilion County.

Megan Moroney set to perform at Illinois State Fair with discounted tickets available

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 13, 2024

Country music artist Megan Moroney is scheduled to perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on August 10.

Number of VA loans issued in Illinois increased by 193.1% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 2,128 home loans in Illinois, totaling $646.8 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 12, 2024

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Wednesday, Oct. 16

Which type of Illinois companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 18 inspections at 18 Food and Cosmetics companies from Illinois in the third quarter of 2024.