Prairie State Wire

Rep. Halbrook on Illinois energy policies: Progressives are 'all in on the ideology that we have to get rid of coal and natural gas'

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 7, 2025

Brad Halbrook, a House Representative from Illinois, expressed concerns over progressive climate plans, suggesting they prioritize ideology over affordability.

Lawmakers advance bill to raise minimum pay rates for mental health providers

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 7, 2025

ISMS-backed House Bill 1085, initiated by Thresholds, recently passed the Illinois Senate during the Fall Veto Session in Springfield.

Illinois Senate passes bill requiring hospital protocols on immigration enforcement

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 7, 2025

The Illinois Senate has approved House Bill 1312, which would require all hospitals in the state to establish policies for handling interactions with law enforcement and federal immigration agents.

Illinois General Assembly passes bill expanding vaccine authority and access

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 7, 2025

Last week, the Illinois General Assembly approved House Bill 767 during its Fall Veto Session.

Illinois Tollway awards over $18M in engineering service contracts

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 24, 2025

The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has approved four professional engineering services contracts worth over $18.3 million during its October meeting.