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Illinois Unveils Statewide Violence Prevention Plan for Safer Communities

Illinois is taking new steps to address violence across the state. The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority has introduced its Statewide Violence Prevention Plan for 2025-2029. The strategy adopts a public health perspective, emphasizing trauma-informed prevention efforts and strengthening ...
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Illinois Congressman Backs Bills to Ease Housing Crunch for Renters and First-Time Buyers

Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen is throwing his support behind two key legislative efforts aimed at easing the housing crunch for renters and first-time buyers. Residents in Rockford, the Quad Cities, and Peoria face a tough market with affordable homes ...
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Illinois Boosts Small-Scale Poultry Farming with New Legislation

Illinois has taken a major step to support small-scale poultry farmers with the signing of House Bill 2196. The new law raises the annual on-farm poultry processing limit from 5,000 to 7,500 birds and allows direct-to-consumer sales at farmers' ...
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Illinois Launches Educational Initiative to Combat Rare Childbirth Complication

Illinois is taking significant steps to address a rare, yet life-threatening childbirth complication—amniotic fluid embolism. State Senator Neil Anderson’s legislation, Senate Bill 1814, has now become law, launching an educational initiative to increase awareness and provide resources about AFE. ...
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Speak Up on Ameren Illinois Proposed Natural Gas Rate Hike

Ameren Illinois customers will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on a proposed $134 million natural gas rate hike. The Illinois Commerce Commission is organizing public hearings in Springfield and East St. Louis, allowing residents to share how ...
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Illinois Simplifies College Admissions with New One Click Program

Illinois is launching the One Click College Admit program, streamlining the path to higher education for high school seniors and community college transfer students. Under this initiative, eligible students will receive automatic admission offers from participating state universities based ...
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Illinois Enacts New Law Protecting Veterinary Technician Titles

Illinois has enacted House Bill 3360, a new law strengthening occupational title protection for veterinary technicians. With Governor JB Pritzker’s signature, Certified Veterinary Technicians, or CVTs, are now ensured exclusive use of specific professional titles, including “Veterinary Technician” and ...
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Orders for The Bureau County Farm Bureau Fall Freezer Meal Fundraiser Due by September 5, 2025

The Bureau County Farm Bureau is hosting a Fall Freezer Meal Fundraiser, offering ten prepackaged meals crafted by Custom Catering and BBQ. Each order, priced at $200, is designed to feed up to five people per meal, making it ...
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Illinois Students Urged to Prioritize Disaster Preparedness and Safety

As students across Illinois gear up for the return to school, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency is highlighting the importance of disaster preparedness as part of family routines. Parents and students are encouraged to plan alternate routes to school ...
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Representative Dan Swanson Champions Public Health and Safety with New Illinois Laws

State Representative Dan Swanson’s efforts to advance public health and safety have resulted in three new state laws. Among them, Senate Bill 1814 focuses on educating health care professionals about the rare and life-threatening Amniotic Fluid Embolism, aiming to ...
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Illinois Enacts Law to Prevent Nursing Home Resident Dumping

Illinois has taken decisive action to protect nursing home residents from the practice known as “resident dumping.” Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford championed a new law that requires nursing facilities to readmit residents who leave for medical reasons, ...
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Illinois Enacts Child Welfare Disclosure to Parents Act for Enhanced Family Involvement

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed House Bill 2907, officially enacting the Child Welfare Disclosure to Parents Act. The new law mandates that birth parents must be informed of their rights and have an opportunity to be involved in ...
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