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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

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

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

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

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.

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Illinois Freedom Caucus says working families in Illinois pay more

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

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'

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

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

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Awake Illinois announced its continued opposition to drag events involving minors and said that Representative Sean Casten has not apologized for labeling its supporters as bigots and accusing them of making threats.

Illinois Department of Public Health issues July 4th safety guidance

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is advising residents to celebrate the Fourth of July and the beginning of summer safely.

Illinois income tax changes may increase liabilities for some taxpayers

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Public Act 104-0006 introduces changes to the Illinois Income Tax Act, impacting many taxpayers and potentially increasing current tax year liabilities for some.

Dixon Springs State Park swimming pool reopens under new management

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

The Dixon Springs State Park swimming pool in Pope County is set to reopen on July 1, just in time for the Fourth of July weekend.

Average VA home loan amount in Illinois increases in Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Illinois during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $313,477, a 1% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois State Board of Education East St. Louis Financial Oversight Panel met June 26

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 29, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education East St. Louis Financial Oversight Panel met Thursday, June 26.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African American Children in Foster Care met June 25

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 29, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African American Children in Foster Care met Wednesday, June 25.

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Awake Illinois reiterates opposition to drag events involving minors

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Illinois income tax changes may increase liabilities for some taxpayers

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Illinois State Board of Education East St. Louis Financial Oversight Panel met June 26

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