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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met Sept. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met Monday, Sept. 8.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Institutional Review Board met September 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 6, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Institutional Review Board met 10 a.m. Friday, September 5

Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Sept. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 6, 2025

Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Friday, Sept. 5.

Illinois State Board of Education Assessment and Accountability Technical Advisory Committee met Sept. 3-4

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 6, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Assessment and Accountability Technical Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 3-4.

Illinois Policy Institute Economic director: Families are too 'caught up in their day-to-day lives' to track budget decisions

By W. M. Dye | Sep 4, 2025

Bryce Hill, Director of Fiscal and Economic Analysis at the Illinois Policy Institute, said that Illinois families are too occupied with work and family responsibilities to monitor tax and budget decisions.

Lt. Gov. Stratton directs immigrants to website to evade ICE: ‘There’s a red button that says, learn your rights’

By A. M. Puente | Sep 4, 2025

Juliana Stratton, the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, said that illegal immigrants in the state can access a website to learn about resources for evading federal authorities such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and obtaining an...

Illinois STEAM Newsletter focuses on student-led innovation and upcoming educational events

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2025

As the new school year begins, STEAM educators and students in Illinois are encouraged to focus on student-led projects and the creative processes behind them.

Illinois Department of Public Health responds after CDC leadership resignations

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2025

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Sameer Vohra addressed recent leadership changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and their impact on vaccine recommendations.

Illinois launches resource page for 2025 tax amnesty program

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2025

Paying outstanding eligible tax liabilities in Illinois during the designated amnesty period will allow taxpayers to resolve their debts without additional penalties, as long as the taxes are paid in full.

Illinois announces tax amnesty program for certain unpaid state taxes in fall 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced the 2025 Illinois Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act, which gives taxpayers a chance to pay certain overdue state taxes without facing penalties or interest if they pay in full during a set period.

Illinois' Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Aug. 23

By F. K. Mccarthy | Sep 2, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Illinois for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 16.

IL House GOP says every Illinoisan deserves to live in a neighborhood free of violence

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have expressed concerns about public safety in Chicago, urging Governor J.B. Pritzker and the city's mayor to address crime more seriously.

Gov. candidate Dabrowski: 'Chicago has led nation in total murders for 13 straight years'

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for Governor of Illinois, said that Chicago has recorded the highest total murders in the U.S. for 13 consecutive years.

Chicago Flips Red leader: We founded Chicago Flips Red due to our 'different gripes with the Democratic Party'

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Danielle Walters, leader of Chicago Flips Red, said that the group was founded by individuals frustrated with the Democratic Party who decided to unite.

Justice Department files suit against Illinois over college aid policies for undocumented students

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 2, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois have filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois over its policies that provide financial support to illegal aliens attending public colleges...

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council will meet September 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 2, 2025

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council will meet at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, September 4

Illinois officials remind families and educators about back-to-school tax credits

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2025

As the new school year begins, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue are reminding families and educators in Illinois about tax credits available on their 2025 state income tax returns.

Founder of League of American Workers: ‘Chicago must choose justice over crime’

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 30, 2025

Steve Cortes, Founder of the League of American Workers, said Chicago must reject soft on crime policies and clean up their streets as President Trump has said he will send federal forces into large cities to stop violent crime.

Illinois launches grant program to restore neglected cemeteries statewide

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 29, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has launched a new grant program aimed at supporting the restoration and maintenance of abandoned or neglected cemeteries across the state.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met July. 31

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 29, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Thursday, July. 31.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met Sept. 8

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Institutional Review Board met September 5

Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Sept. 5

Illinois State Board of Education Assessment and Accountability Technical Advisory Committee met Sept. 3-4

Illinois Policy Institute Economic director: Families are too 'caught up in their day-to-day lives' to track budget decisions

Lt. Gov. Stratton directs immigrants to website to evade ICE: ‘There’s a red button that says, learn your rights’

Illinois STEAM Newsletter focuses on student-led innovation and upcoming educational events

Illinois Department of Public Health responds after CDC leadership resignations

Illinois launches resource page for 2025 tax amnesty program

Illinois announces tax amnesty program for certain unpaid state taxes in fall 2025

Illinois' Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Aug. 23

IL House GOP says every Illinoisan deserves to live in a neighborhood free of violence

Gov. candidate Dabrowski: 'Chicago has led nation in total murders for 13 straight years'

Chicago Flips Red leader: We founded Chicago Flips Red due to our 'different gripes with the Democratic Party'

Justice Department files suit against Illinois over college aid policies for undocumented students

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council will meet September 4

Illinois officials remind families and educators about back-to-school tax credits

Founder of League of American Workers: ‘Chicago must choose justice over crime’

Illinois launches grant program to restore neglected cemeteries statewide

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Chicago Flips Red leader: We founded Chicago Flips Red due to our 'different gripes with the Democratic Party'

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