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Illinois State Board of Education Assessment and Accountability Technical Advisory Committee will meet June 17-18

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council will meet June 18

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 18.

Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee will meet June 17

Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee will meet at 3:30 p.m, Tuesday, Tuesday, June 17.

Illinois State Board of Education met May 14

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, May 14.

VA provides 1,754 home purchase loans in Illinois in Q4 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 14, 2025

There were 1,754 VA home purchase loans issued in Illinois in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, totaling $553.8 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Breakthrough Ideas founder on Gov. Pritzker's testimony: He was 'combative to say the least'

Jeanne Ives, a former state legislator and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker for his conduct during testimony on Illinois' sanctuary policies.

President of Awake Illinois: 'You cannot find unity with people who will strip you of your parental rights'

Shannon Adcock, president of Awake Illinois, expressed concerns about moderate leaders failing families by compromising with radicals who undermine parental rights.

Oak Ridge Campground reopens after $8.45 million improvement project

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced that Oak Ridge Campground at Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area will reopen on June 20.

Lawsuits against MultiPlan and insurers move forward over reimbursement claims

A U.S. District Court has allowed class action plaintiffs to proceed with lawsuits against MultiPlan and a group of insurers, alleging antitrust violations related to deceptive reimbursement practices.

Illinois Department of Revenue announces tax education webinar series

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is set to host a Tax Education Webinar Series focusing on Audit and Informal Conference Board (ICB) updates.

Du Quoin State Fair opens box office for ticket sales

The Du Quoin State Fair Box Office will open for in-person ticket purchases on Monday, June 16.

Illinois Route 83 ramp reopens as bridge repairs continue

The ramp connecting the westbound Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) to southbound Illinois Route 83 is set to reopen tonight, June 10.

Illinois State Board of Education met May 14

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, May 14

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met June 13

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met Friday, June 13

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met June 13

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met Friday, June 13

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met June 12

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, June 12

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met June 12