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California Department of Education Announces Important Updates to School Nutrition Program Standards SACRAMENTO, CA – July 10, 2025 – The California Department of Education (CDE) today announced significant updates to its School Nutrition Program Standards, effective immediately. This comprehensive revision aims to further enhance the nutritional quality of meals served to students across the state, … Read more

ISAC Celebrates 15 Years of Empowering Future Leaders at “College Changes Everything” Conference Springfield, IL – July 10, 2025 – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) proudly hosted its 15th annual “College Changes Everything” conference yesterday, July 10, 2025. This year’s pivotal event, themed “How Do We Build Community?”, brought together educators, counselors, community leaders, … Read more

Pure Lithium Corporation Selects Illinois for U.S. Operations Hub, Signaling Growth in State’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Springfield, IL – July 10, 2025 – Governor JB Pritzker today announced that Pure Lithium Corporation, a leading developer of lithium extraction and processing technologies, will relocate its company operations to Illinois, establishing a significant presence in the state. … Read more

Wayne County’s Final Multiplier for 2024 Announced, Impacting Property Assessments Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has officially announced the final 2024 property tax multiplier for Wayne County. This multiplier, set at 1.0000, will be applied to the assessed values of properties within the county. The property tax multiplier, also known as … Read more

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is set to return an unprecedented amount of unclaimed property to Illinois residents. The announcement, made by the Illinois Treasurer’s office on July 9, 2025, details plans to reunite individuals and businesses with a record-breaking number of outstanding checks, totaling millions of dollars. This initiative underscores Treasurer Frerichs’ ongoing commitment to … Read more

California Department of Education Unveils Key Resources for 2025 SUN Bucks Program Sacramento, CA – July 8, 2025 – The California Department of Education (CDE) has officially released its comprehensive suite of resources for the upcoming 2025 SUN Bucks program. Published today, July 8, 2025, at 16:37, these materials are designed to provide essential guidance … Read more

California State Board of Education to Convene for Live Webcast on July 9, 2025 Sacramento, CA – The California Department of Education (CDE) has announced that the State Board of Education (SBE) will hold its “SBE Live Webcast” on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, commencing at 00:15 Pacific Time. This important broadcast will offer the public … Read more

Lawrence County’s Tentative 2024 Property Tax Multiplier Announced Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has officially announced the tentative 2024 property tax multiplier for Lawrence County. This announcement, made on July 8, 2025, is a significant step in the annual property tax assessment process, impacting the valuation of properties and subsequently, the … Read more

California Department of Education Releases Updated Competitive Foods Management Bulletins Sacramento, CA – July 7, 2025 – The California Department of Education (CDE) is pleased to announce the release of its “Updated Competitive Foods Management Bulletins,” published today, July 7, 2025. These updated bulletins offer valuable guidance and resources for school districts and administrators across … Read more

Celebrate French Heritage: Bastille Day Festivities at Jarrot Mansion State Historic Site Illinois is proud to invite residents and visitors to a vibrant celebration of French heritage this Bastille Day at the historic Jarrot Mansion in St. Clair County. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced that the Jarrot Mansion State Historic Site will … Read more