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Analysis: In highest-property tax Illinois, 11 percent of new Illinois homes are sold without property

By LGIS News Service | May 21, 2024

More than one in ten homes in Illinois are manufactured, sold without property attached. That's according to a study by construction research firm Construction Coverage, which analyzed the U.S. Census' Manufactured Housing Survey and its Building Permits Survey as well the Zillow Home Value Index.

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IDNR announces cicada-themed art show for Illinois State Fair

By Prairie State Wire | May 20, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced its plans to host a cicada-themed art show during the Illinois State Fair. The event is set to commemorate the rare double cicada brood emergence this summer, with Illinois serving as the epicenter.

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First two rabid bats of 2024 discovered in Illinois: Public Health Department issues warning

By Prairie State Wire | May 20, 2024

As the weather warms up, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging the public to be cautious of wild animals that may carry rabies, particularly bats. This advisory comes in light of the recent discovery of the first two rabid bats of 2024 in Cook and Will counties. According to IDPH, these bats were found inside homes and subsequently tested positive for rabies.

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Illinois Department of Revenue announces final 2023 multiplier for Cook County

By Prairie State Wire | May 20, 2024

The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced a final 2023 property tax equalization factor of 3.0163 for Cook County. The department is mandated by law to calculate this factor, commonly referred to as the multiplier, in order to maintain uniform property assessment across the state. For more details, refer to our 2023 Cook County Final Multiplier press release.

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2024 June Commission Calendar now available for download

By Prairie State Wire | May 20, 2024

The 2024 June Commission Calendar is now available for download and viewing.

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending March 30?

By Prairie State Wire | May 19, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending March 30 found here.

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Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Adult Inpatient Committee will meet June 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 18, 2024

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Adult Inpatient Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Friday, June 7

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met May 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 18, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, May 15

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met May 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 18, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, May 15

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Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met May 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 18, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 14

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Illinois State Board of Education met May 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 18, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, May 15

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ISBE, Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, Executive Committee met May 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 18, 2024

ISBE, Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, Executive Committee met Monday, May 13

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Child Welfare Advisory Committee met May 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 18, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Child Welfare Advisory Committee met Thursday, May 16

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met May 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 18, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Tuesday, May 14

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Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Children & Adolescent Subcommittee will meet June 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 18, 2024

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Children & Adolescent Subcommittee will meet at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, June 13

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Illinois Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee will meet May 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 18, 2024

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Illinois Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 21

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Justice Assistance Grant Ad Hoc Committee will meet May 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 18, 2024

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Justice Assistance Grant Ad Hoc Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 21

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Illinois ranks 16th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Prairie State Wire | May 17, 2024

Illinois ranked 16th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,793 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois ranked 38th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Prairie State Wire | May 17, 2024

With $282,632 in home loans issued, Illinois ranked 38th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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IDNR announces waterfowl blind drawings schedule for Mississippi River Area

By Prairie State Wire | May 17, 2024

Waterfowl hunters are urged to mark Sunday, June 2 on their calendars as the day for waterfowl blind drawings at the Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area and Horseshoe Lake State Park in Madison County. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host traditional blind drawings at these sites this year. Participants are recommended to follow any site-specific drawing procedures.