Prairie State Wire

Jeanne Ives commented on the Illinois Supreme Court's decision to overturn Jussie Smollett's conviction in a November 21 post on X, criticizing Kim Foxx by stating, "she's the one who failed the people and protected this fraudster."

Inflation in Illinois lower than national average as of October 2024

As of October 2024, Illinois experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

Illinois collects $19 million in property tax revenue in Q2

Illinois collected $19 million in property taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

EDA funds 13 projects to support economic development in Illinois during 2023

Illinois ranked 22nd in the US after receiving 13 EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

Job growth reported in eight Illinois metro areas by October

Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs have risen in eight metropolitan areas and fallen in six for the period ending October 2024, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

Illinois sees mixed job growth across metro areas as unemployment rates fluctuate

Over the year ending October 2024, total nonfarm jobs increased in eight metropolitan areas and decreased in six, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

Illinois Conservation Foundation launches 2024 ornament featuring Giant City State Park

The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) has introduced its 2024 state park series ornament, featuring the Devil's Standtable formation at Giant City State Park.

Illinois collects $17 million in property tax revenue in Q1

Illinois collected $17 million in property taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Advisory Committee met Nov. 19

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Advisory Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 19

Illinois State Board of Elections met Nov. 19

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, Nov. 19

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Illinois Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee met Nov. 19

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Illinois Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 19

Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago Independent Authority met Nov. 19

Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago Independent Authority met Tuesday, Nov. 19

Illinois Product Holiday Market returns in early December

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the return of the Illinois Product Holiday Market in Downtown Springfield.

Illinois warns hunters about tech use: drones, AI errors, e-bike restrictions

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is advising hunters to adhere to regulations concerning the use of technology in hunting activities.

Illinois mandates deer checks for chronic wasting disease monitoring

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued a reminder to firearm deer hunters about the mandatory check stations in counties where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected.

IRS and Illinois Department offer tax update webinars in December and January

Representatives from the Internal Revenue Service and the Illinois Department of Revenue are set to provide updates and answer questions in a series of webinars.

IRS and Illinois Department of Revenue announce upcoming webinar series