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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 13

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met May 13

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 13

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met July 1

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, July 1

ISBE, Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee met July 1

ISBE, Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee met Tuesday, July 1

Illinois State Board of Elections met July 1

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, July 1

IDHS, Social Services Advisory Council Health & Wellness Committee met June 24

IDHS, Social Services Advisory Council Health & Wellness Committee met Tuesday, June 24

VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024

The VA issued 1,054 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 597 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois House GOP warns cell phone service tax hike will take effect

The Illinois House Republican Caucus (IL House GOP) has announced that a cell phone service tax increase will take effect in Illinois on July 1, expressing concern about the state's already high wireless taxes.

Illinois Medical Professionals Among Hundreds Charged in $14.6 Billion National Health Care Fraud Takedown

The Department of Justice announced in Illinois, medical professionals were among the 324 individuals charged in the Justice Department’s largest-ever health care fraud takedown, involving over $14.6 billion in alleged fraudulent claims nationwide.

Federal investigation leads to indictments for fentanyl sales conspiracy

A federal investigation in Chicago targeting the sale of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine has led to a grand jury returning drug and firearm charges against six individuals.

Illinois Department of Revenue advises late tax filers to act quickly

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is urging taxpayers who did not meet the April 15, 2025, income tax filing deadline to take immediate action.

Illinois expands lead testing to more zip codes across state

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has expanded its list of ZIP codes requiring lead exposure testing for children.

Chicago man indicted for alleged carjackings and robberies

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted Maurice D. Lee, Jr., on charges related to carjacking and robbery incidents that allegedly occurred in May 2024.

Illinois Department announces May 2025 enforcement actions

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has disclosed the enforcement actions undertaken in May 2025.

IL House GOP highlights SAFE-T Act flaws after former teacher accused of sexual abuse released pre-trial

The Illinois House GOP has raised concerns regarding the SAFE-T Act after a former teacher accused of sexually abusing a student was not held pre-trial due to provisions in the law.

Employers classified under the Educational Services industry file 1,221 H-1B petitions in Illinois throughout 2024

In 2024, 1,221 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located in Illinois, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Medium chris miller chair of illinois freedom caucus

Illinois Freedom Caucus says working families in Illinois pay more

The Illinois Freedom Caucus has publicly announced its opposition to Governor J.B. Pritzker's bid for a third term, citing his policies as contributors to the increased cost of living for working families in the state.

Founder of Breakthrough Ideas: 'In Illinois, public universities are screening students for eligibility for SNAP benefits'

Jeanne Ives, founder of Breakthrough Ideas, has expressed concerns about Illinois public universities enrolling students in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Awake Illinois reiterates opposition to drag events involving minors