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As Respiratory Virus Season Winds Down, Virus Levels Continue Downward Trend Across Illinois

CHICAGO – With the respiratory virus season continuing to wind down, Illinois’ overall respiratory virus level is now Minimal and all counties in the state are at Low level for COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to CDC data for the week ending April 20. The total number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois declined 22% during the same week, according to the CDC COVID Data Tracker."I am happy to see the continued decline in respiratory viruses across the state," said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. "As the respiratory season winds down, I want to make Illinoisians...

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 26, 2024

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IDOA & IDPH Monitoring H5N1 Influenza in Dairy Cattle

SPRINGFIELD, IL – While no cases have been reported in Illinois, federal agencies confirmed the detection of H5N1 influenza virus in dairy herds in eight states across the U.S. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are working closely to monitor the situation and are jointly coordinating prevention and response measures. This includes working with producer groups and partner organizations to promote education to veterinarians and cattle farmers on the clinical signs of H5N1 influenza so that potential infections...

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 26, 2024

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Ives on DEI funding for universities: ‘The funding program these elitists conceived is so obviously racist that only someone in the bubble of higher ed would propose it’

By Prairie State Wire reports | Apr 25, 2024

Breakthrough Ideas CEO Jeanne Ives has launched scathing criticism against the recently proposed race-based funding program for universities in Illinois.

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Jobs Up in Majority of Metro Areas in March

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 25, 2024

SPRINGFIELD – The latest data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security revealed that job growth in Illinois has seen a positive trend in several metropolitan areas for the year ending March 2024.Deputy Governor Andy Manar expressed his satisfaction with the progress, stating, "Job growth continues to reach areas in every corner of the state throughout industries, creating new and expanded job opportunities for Illinois workers."Among the metro areas experiencing significant increases in total nonfarm jobs were...

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Breakthrough Ideas: Illinois’ Obscene Plan to Fund Education Based on Race

By Jeanne Ives, Breakthrough Ideas | Apr 24, 2024

Public universities in Illinois are teeing up the next scam in this state. And if it comes to fruition, it is likely they will find themselves embroiled in a lawsuit all the way to the US Supreme Court.

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Discussion on Gun Rights with Richard Pearson: A Conversation with Andy

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 15, 2024

Andy from ASO Magazine recently sat down with Richard Pearson from the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) for an update on ISRA activities. Pearson expressed his frustration with the negative portrayal of gun owners, stating, “Ninety-eight percent of the people in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It’s the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them.”Regarding the opposition to gun rights, Pearson remarked, “The people who work against your gun rights are basically saying to you, ‘The right of the criminal to...

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Illinois property tax woes continue: ATTOM says Illinoisans pay nation’s highest rate

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner, Wirepoints | Apr 10, 2024

Another tax study, another loss for Illinois taxpayers.

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Who's on Gov. Pritzker's Prisoner Review Board?

By LGIS News Service | Mar 27, 2024

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Prisoner Review Board is under fire for showing leniency to violent felon Crosetti Brand, who critically wounded his ex-girlfriend and stabbed her eleven year-old son to death, a day after his release from state prison.

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Official Obituary of James M. Vinopal

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 25, 2024

James M. “Jim” Vinopal, a revered figure in the community of Downers Grove, has passed away at the age of 96. The obituary of James M. Vinopal, published on March 25, 2024, highlights his remarkable life and contributions.As a tribute to his character, the obituary includes quotes that reflect Vinopal's strong beliefs and unwavering principles. One such statement reads, "Ninety-eight percent of the people in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It’s the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them."Vinopal's dedication...

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Catholic Vote President: Gov. Pritzker ‘celebrates terminating the lives of the next generation of children in Illinois.

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 13, 2024

Catholic Vote President Brian Burch criticizes Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker for celebrating the promotion of abortion within his state and launching an abortion focused non-profit.

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Sam McCann to remain in custody pending sentencing

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Feb 16, 2024

During the Detention Hearing this morning, the Court ordered McCann to remain in custody pending sentencing. McCann was initially taken into custody prior to the trial, on Feb 9, 2024, for various reasons.

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Former Sen. Sam McCann pleads GUILTY to all counts in federal court

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Feb 16, 2024

On the third day of trial, and after two Exhibits (1 and 2) were entered and displayed, Sam McCann informed the Court that he would like to change his plea to Guilty on all Counts.

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Madigan Chief of Staff sentenced to 30 months in prison

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 13, 2024

Tim Mapes, a former chief of staff to the indicted ex-state House Speaker Michael Madigan, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for lying to a federal grand jury investigation. The court found that Mapes had attempted to obstruct Madigan's criminal indictment by providing false testimony.

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Federal judge delays Madigan corruption trial

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 4, 2024

A federal judge has postponed the corruption trial of former state House Speaker Michael Madigan by six months. Contrary to the wishes of federal prosecutors, U.S. District Judge Robert Blakey moved Madigan's initial trial date from April 1 to Oct. 8, as the U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case that could potentially influence the charges against Madigan.

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Illinois Freedom Caucus: ‘January 1st, hundreds of thousands of legal gun owners could be considered criminals according to the Democrats!’

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 2, 2024

The Illinois Freedom Caucus is expressing dismay over the low compliance rate with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s gun registration law, asserting that only 0.63% of gun owners adhered to the radical legislation.

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Illinois illegal alien bus report for Dec 31, 2023; 780 illegals dropped in Dupage, Lake Counties, Elgin, Rockford

By Prairie State Wire reports | Jan 1, 2024

On Dec. 31, a total of 780 illegal immigrants were reported to have been dropped off in various locations across Illinois, including Dupage, Lake Counties, Elgin and Rockford, according to Emergency Management and Regional Security.

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Illinois statewide officeholders mark ‘Kwanzaa,' created in 1966 by man convicted of torturing two women

By Prairie State Wire News Service | Dec 28, 2023

Illinois' two governor, U.S. senators, secretary of state, and attorney general all this week marked “Kwanzaa,” which was created in 1966 by a man convicted of torturing two women.

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Illinois’ long slide in manufacturing jobs continues

By Nick Binotti, Wirepoints | Dec 18, 2023

Short-term. Long-term. No matter how you slice it, Illinois’ manufacturing sector is in trouble.

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Illinois Freedom Caucus: ‘The Injunction preventing this Orwellian law from ever being enforced in Illinois is welcome news’

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 15, 2023

The Illinois Freedom Caucus recently celebrated a significant victory for pro-life ministries in the state, following the U.S. District Court’s issuance of a permanent injunction against Senate Bill 1909 (SB 1909).

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Gov. Pritzker pulls plug on Chicago mayor's migrant camp site in Brighton Park

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 6, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has withdrawn support for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed site to accommodate 2,000 asylum-seeking migrants in a winterized tent encampment. The decision came after the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) reviewed an environmental study commissioned by City Hall.