Prairie State Wire

Pritzker, Stratton launch 'Healing Illinois' initiative to address racial disparities

By Elle Johnson | Oct 13, 2020

The Healing Illinois initiative has been announced by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, intended to address ongoing racial disparities that have come to light during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Change Illinois director: Madigan kept map-drawing power with help from two former ComEd executives

By Elle Johnson | Oct 6, 2020

Through a map drawing, two former ComEd executives made sure House Speaker Michael Madigan was able to keep his grip on power, not to mention other recent money, jobs and internships Commonwealth Edison has been using to try to "bribe" Madigan, according to the executive director of coalition seeking political and government reform.

Moody's: COVID-19 pandemic 'eroded' state's revenue

By Elle Johnson | Oct 5, 2020

Illinois needs to keep the growth of its long-term liabilities within a range that it is able to pay, otherwise the state may not be able to weather the COVID-19 pandemic without its credit being damaged, according to a bond crediting business.