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Illinois reaffirms commitment to emergency care amid federal policy change

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

On June 4, 2025, Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), reaffirmed the state's commitment to providing comprehensive emergency care services to pregnant patients.

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Illinois announces free fishing days from June 13-16

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced that from June 13 to 16, residents can enjoy fishing without the need for a license.

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April sees over $146 million in adult-use cannabis sales

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

The adult-use cannabis sales figures for April 2025 have been released, providing insight into the state's cannabis market performance.

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Illinois State Museum opens NOIR V exhibit showcasing Black artists

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

The Illinois State Museum has opened its latest exhibit, "NOIR V," which will run until September 1.

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Dana-Thomas House receives donation for restoration project

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

The Dana-Thomas House Foundation has contributed $48,874 to the Illinois Conservation Foundation.

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Illinois reaffirms policy on emergency room treatment access

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

In Springfield, Illinois has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving access to life-saving emergency room treatment for pregnant women, including the provision of abortions when necessary.

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Illinois reaffirms commitment to emergency care amid federal policy changes

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

In a recent statement, Illinois Director of Public Health Sameer Vohra reaffirmed the state's commitment to providing comprehensive emergency care services to pregnant patients.

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Illinois House Republicans say proposed service tax will hit working-class Illinoisans

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 4, 2025

The Illinois House Republicans have voiced their opposition to a proposed expansion of the state's sales tax, which would include services such as haircuts, car repairs, and streaming subscriptions.

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Homeschool Act HB 2827 dies after fierce backlash: ‘Most draconian Homeschool bill in decades’

By Prairie State Wire reports | Jun 4, 2025

In an anti-climactic conclusion to a months-long legislative battle, Illinois’ controversial Homeschool Act—HB 2827—is officially dead for the 2025 session.

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Judicial Watch on U.S. Supreme Court accepting Bost’s mail-in ballot appeal: 'ballots coming in after Election Day violate the Election Day statutes'

By Prairie State Wire reports | Jun 4, 2025

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging Illinois’ law that allows election officials to continue counting mail-in ballots up to two weeks after Election Day.

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Summer school details announced for Northfield and Winnetka campuses

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 3, 2025

Summer School 2025 will be held at the Northfield Campus, with specific classroom locations accessible via PowerSchool before classes begin.

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Deerfield Public Schools seeks community feedback through satisfaction survey

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 3, 2025

As part of its ongoing strategic plan, Deerfield Public Schools District 109 is seeking feedback from staff, families, and community members.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority North Suburban Region met June 3

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 3, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority North Suburban Region met Tuesday, June 3

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Partnership enhances casino construction site safety in Joliet

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 3, 2025

The Illinois Department of Labor's On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program, in collaboration with the Chicago South Area Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Pepper Construction Company, and the Mid-America...

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IDOR advises taxpayers on amending state tax returns

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 3, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a reminder to taxpayers regarding the process for correcting errors on previously filed state income tax returns.

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FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Department of Revenue Regarding Tax Relief Requests for Veterans with Disabilities on June 3, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 3, 2025

FOIA Request to Illinois Department of Revenue Regarding Tax Relief Requests for Veterans with Disabilities on June 3, 2025.

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Illinois Young Republicans’ Emily Cahill: We’re ‘trying to expand the Young Republicans to be statewide’

By Prairie State Wire reports | Jun 2, 2025

As the Republican Party looks to energize a new generation of conservatives in Illinois, one name has become increasingly central to the effort: Emily Cahill.

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Center for Self-Governance co-founder: SPLC weaponizes influence, targets conservative groups like TPUSA

By Prairie State Wire reports | Jun 2, 2025

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), known for its civil rights advocacy and tracking of extremist groups, has included conservative organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in its latest “Year in Hate and Extremism” report.

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40 H-1B petitions filed by Utilities employers classified under the Utilities industry in Illinois in 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 2, 2025

In 2024, 40 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Utilities 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 GOP chair Salvi: Gov. 'Pritzker and Illinois Democrats have driven our state into the ground'

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 2, 2025

Kathy Salvi, chair of the Illinois Republican Party, said that Democratic leadership has mismanaged the state budget amid negotiations in Springfield.