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Applications open for Illinois Green Ribbon Schools Award

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 21, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Green Alliance have announced the opening of applications for the 2024-25 Illinois Green Ribbon Schools Award.

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Illinois Conservation Foundation launches 2024 ornament featuring Giant City State Park

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 21, 2024

The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) has introduced its 2024 state park series ornament, featuring the Devil's Standtable formation at Giant City State Park.

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Illinois collects $17 million in property tax revenue in Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 20, 2024

Illinois collected $17 million in property taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Advisory Committee met Nov. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 20, 2024

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Advisory Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 19

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Illinois State Board of Elections met Nov. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 20, 2024

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, Nov. 19

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Illinois Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee met Nov. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 20, 2024

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Illinois Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 19

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Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago Independent Authority met Nov. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 20, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago Independent Authority met Tuesday, Nov. 19

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Jose "Joseph" M. Chavez, 68, Remembered for Love of Outdoors Blue Island Resident and U.S. Army Veteran Dies on November 18, 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 20, 2024

Jose "Joseph" M. Chavez passed away on Nov. 18. Below is the obituary.

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Carol Yvonne Wheeler, 59, of Kankakee, Passes Away

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 20, 2024

Carol Yvonne Wheeler passed away on Nov. 18. Below is the obituary.

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Kathryn M. Yandel, Tinley Park Resident, Remembered Fondly in Obituary

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 20, 2024

Kathryn M. Yandel passed away on Nov. 18. Below is the obituary.

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John Richard Koehne, 68, of Beecher, Dies Surrounded by Family

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 20, 2024

John R. Koehne passed away on Nov. 18. Below is the obituary.

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Alice Mary "Corky" Ferguson, 94, Remembered with Love

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 20, 2024

Alice Mary "Corky" Ferguson passed away on Nov. 18. Below is the obituary.

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Catherine M. "Nancy" Dowling, 89, Remembered for Love and Devotion

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 20, 2024

Catherine "Nancy" M. Dowling passed away on Nov. 18. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois Product Holiday Market returns in early December

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 20, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the return of the Illinois Product Holiday Market in Downtown Springfield.

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Illinois warns hunters about tech use: drones, AI errors, e-bike restrictions

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 20, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is advising hunters to adhere to regulations concerning the use of technology in hunting activities.

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Chicago lottery player wins $650k using numbers linked to late wife

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 20, 2024

An Illinois Lottery player from Chicago has won a $650,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot by using numbers associated with his late wife.

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Illinois mandates deer checks for chronic wasting disease monitoring

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 20, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued a reminder to firearm deer hunters about the mandatory check stations in counties where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected.

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IRS and Illinois Department offer tax update webinars in December and January

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 20, 2024

Representatives from the Internal Revenue Service and the Illinois Department of Revenue are set to provide updates and answer questions in a series of webinars.

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IRS and Illinois Department of Revenue announce upcoming webinar series

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 20, 2024

Representatives from the Internal Revenue Service and the Illinois Department of Revenue are set to provide updates and answer questions in an upcoming webinar.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Nov. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 19, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Tuesday, Nov. 19