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Jeanne Ives: 'We need to stop using state taxes to pay for local parks'

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 21, 2024

Jeanne Ives recently commented on grants for local park projects, as announced in a December 19 post on X. "We need to stop using state taxes to pay for local parks," said Ives, Founder.

Illinois offers free first day hikes at 15 state parks

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 20, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is encouraging residents to kick off the new year with a First Day Hike at one of the state's parks on January 1, 2025.

Illinois State Museum names new director after interim period

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 20, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced that Jenn Edginton will assume the role of director at the Illinois State Museum.

New protections for Illinois workers start January 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 20, 2024

The new year will bring changes to Illinois workplaces with the implementation of new protections starting January 1, 2025.

Illinois monitors avian flu outbreak among waterfowl statewide

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 20, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is currently monitoring a significant mortality event among waterfowl across various locations in Illinois.

Illinois secures $19.9M grant for zero-emission school bus transition

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 19, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced a significant grant award from the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program, an initiative by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Cannabis sales rise in November with increased item count and revenue

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 19, 2024

Adult-use cannabis sales figures for November 2024 have been released, showing a significant increase compared to the same month in the previous year.

Illinois sees slight drop in payrolls; unemployment rate holds steady

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 19, 2024

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported a slight decline in nonfarm payrolls for November, with a decrease of 3,400 jobs.

Illinois unemployment steady; slight decline in payrolls for November

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 19, 2024

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported a slight decrease in nonfarm payrolls for November, with a reduction of 3,400 jobs.

Jeanne Ives: 'Can't wait to see how Delia, Chuy, and the entire set of Sanctuary Dem Congressmen react'

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 18, 2024

Jeanne Ives commented on the anticipated actions of Tom Homan regarding deportations.

Illinois mandates employer-provided pay stubs starting January 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 18, 2024

Starting January 1, 2025, Illinois employers will be mandated to provide pay stubs to employees with each pay period.

USDA declares disaster for Alexander and Union Counties after Hurricane Helene

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 18, 2024

USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack has declared a disaster for Alexander and Union Counties in Illinois following the damage caused by Hurricane Helene on September 28 and 29, 2024.

IDPH reports nursing home violations for third quarter of 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 17, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released the 2024 Third Quarter Report on Nursing Home Violations.

Illinois minimum wage rises to $15 per hour starting January

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 17, 2024

The minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase on January 1, 2025.

Illinois awards over $55M in grants for local parks

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 16, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources have announced the allocation of over $55.2 million in grants to 100 local park projects across Illinois.

Pay transparency law requires salary details on job postings from January

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 16, 2024

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has issued a reminder that starting January 1, 2025, employers with 15 or more employees must include pay scale and benefit information in all job postings.