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Activist: Pritzker funding central to national child mutilation movement

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 26, 2023

Activist Chris Rufo has made a video exploring a possible link between the exponential uptick in those identifying as transgender, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his cousin, Jennifer Pritzker.

'It’s a problem.' Hockett sounds off on Pritzker contact with Chinese Communist Party official as Covid outbreak began

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 26, 2023

Covid researcher Jessica Hockett recently surfaced two letters directed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker from a high ranking Chinese Communist Party leader.

Illinois Republican Party: ‘Pritzker just gave our state government more control over your healthcare’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 25, 2023

The Illinois Republican Party is warning state residents to pay attention to the new public policy regarding health insurance signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Illinois Freedom Caucus on library association president: ‘She is going to use the platform to push her radical agenda’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 24, 2023

The Illinois Freedom Caucus is advocating for Illinois libraries to take inspiration from Montana and break their affiliation with the American Library Association (ALA).

Tracy on Safe-T Act ruling: Democrats ‘spent tens of millions of dollars to elect a 5-2 majority of Democrats on the Illinois Supreme Court’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 20, 2023

The Safe-T Act is back in play after the Illinois Supreme Court’s Democrat majority ruled in favor of the bill eliminating cash bail for alleged criminals.

Illinois GOP's Tracy on YMCA transgender incident: 'Parents shouldn't have to worry about their children feeling unsafe'

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 18, 2023

Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy recently noted the case of a downstate YMCA swimmer.

Governor Pritzker Announces $10 Million for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 18, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) launched $10 million in funding for the third round of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program.

Illinois GOP: ‘Do you trust the state to make sure noncitizens aren’t automatically registered to vote?’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 17, 2023

The Illinois Republican Party is questioning the State of Illinois making licenses available to non-citizens.

Gov. Pritzker Announces Communications Staff Transitions

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 17, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker announced the following staff transitions on his communications team.

Pritzker Administration Announces Results of Social Equity Criteria Lottery to Award 55 Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization Licenses

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 16, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation ("IDFPR") announced today the results of the Social Equity Criteria Lottery ("SECL") for 55 Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses. Almost 2,700 applicants participated in the lottery, which was held in conjunction by IDFPR and the Illinois Lottery.

CNBC's Annual Top States for Business Rankings Show Continued Improvement for Illinois Four Years Running

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 15, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today highlighted Illinois' top rankings in CNBC's 2023 Top States for Business publication - an annual report that ranks states based on 10 broad categories of competitiveness.

Illinois Arts Council Agency Announces FY23 Arts and Foreign Language Education Grant Recipients

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 14, 2023

The Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA), in cooperation with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), is pleased to announce that it has awarded thirteen grants to districts and schools across the state for arts and foreign language education.

Attorney General Raoul’s Office Obtains 40-Year Prison Sentence For The Murders Of Two Vermilion County Teens

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 13, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced his office obtained a 40-year prison sentence in its prosecution of a third individual involved in the shooting deaths of two Vermilion County teenagers. Jaevin Griggs, 19, of Danville, Illinois, is the third of four individuals to be sentenced in the murders, which resulted from a drug sale and robbery.

Illinois Arts Council Agency Announces 2023 Artist Fellowship Award Recipients

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 13, 2023

The Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) is honored to announce the 2023 Artist Fellowship Award (AFA) recipients. The IACA AFAs are $15,000 unrestricted awards to Illinois artists in recognition of their outstanding work and commitment within the arts.

Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation for Coles, Cook, Edgar, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Sangamon, and Washington Counties due to Severe Weather, Flooding, Tornadoes, and Derecho

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 12, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker has issued a Disaster Proclamation based on the severe weather, tornadoes, and derecho that affected Coles, Cook, Edgar, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Sangamon, and Washington Counties on June 29th continuing through July 4th. This declaration follows extensive work by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) with local governments to assess the impacts of the storms on the communities in the eight impacted counties.

Illinois Freedom Caucus: ‘Official Birth Certificate Gender Changes with no Medical Proof?’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 12, 2023

The Illinois Freedom Caucus is calling out the state’s Democrat supermajority for a recently enacted law that will allow anyone to change their gender on state documents.

Gov. Pritzker To Lead Trade Mission to the United Kingdom

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 11, 2023

Governor Pritzker along with leaders in business and education from around the state will embark on a trade mission to the United Kingdom on July 16. The Governor will kick off the international trip by attending the Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 13-16 to discuss Illinois' commitment to electric vehicle manufacturing with automobile, energy, and supply chain industry leaders.

ReOpen Illinois: ‘Biden likely violated first amendment rights’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 10, 2023

ReOpen Illinois is celebrating a recent ruling by a federal judge that disallows the Biden administration from censoring Americans on social media.

Durbin Statement Marking One Year Since The Highland Park Shooting

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 8, 2023

U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement marking one year since the shooting in Highland Park, Illinois.

Gov. Pritzker Announces Largest-Ever Construction Program in State History