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NFIB calls on Illinois lawmakers to address rising healthcare costs

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 3, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Illinois has released a new policy paper titled "Addressing the Health Insurance Affordability Crisis for Small Businesses."

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Illinois Lottery supports Problem Gambling Awareness Month with new campaign

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 3, 2025

The Illinois Lottery has announced its continued collaboration with the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG) to support March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board met Feb. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 2, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board met Thursday, Feb. 27

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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Advisory Committee met Feb. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 2, 2025

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Advisory Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 25

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African American Children in Foster Care met Feb. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 2, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African American Children in Foster Care met Thursday, Feb. 27

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council met Feb. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 2, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council met Thursday, Feb. 27

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Child Welfare Advisory Committee met Feb. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 2, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Child Welfare Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 26

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Institutional Review Board met Feb. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 2, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Institutional Review Board met Tuesday, Feb. 25

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois Children's Justice Task Force met Feb. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 2, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois Children's Justice Task Force met Monday, Feb. 24

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Illinois: Medicare dependency reached 3.9% in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 2, 2025

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

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

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 1, 2025

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

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Donald S. Gracanin, U.S. Army Veteran, Remembered

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 1, 2025

Donald S. Gracanin passed away on Feb. 27. Below is the obituary.

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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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Lynn A. Moline-Buwalda, Loving Mother and Grandmother, Dies at 86

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 28, 2025

Lynn A. Moline-Buwalda passed away on Feb. 26. Below is the obituary.

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Irene A. Wasag Remembered as Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 28, 2025

Irene A. (Hutzler) Wasag passed away on Feb. 26. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois Department of Natural Resources launches monthly update with diverse events

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 28, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced a new initiative to provide monthly updates on upcoming events and noteworthy items.

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Illinois hunters set new record in fall archery turkey harvest

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 28, 2025

Hunters in Illinois set a new record by harvesting 1,045 wild turkeys during the 2024-2025 fall archery season.

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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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Illinois Products Expo features Copi fish demonstrations

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 28, 2025

Copi, the consumer food brand for invasive carp, will be showcased at the Illinois Products Expo taking place at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on March 1-2.

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Gabby Barrett to close out Du Quoin State Fair with grandstand performance

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 28, 2025

Gabby Barrett is set to headline the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand on September 1, 2025.