Prairie State Wire

Jeanne Ives: 'Pritzker's record is Anti-Democracy'

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 15, 2024

Jeanne Ives recently criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's record in a November 14 post on X, stating, "He is gaslighting the public with his new Governors Safeguarding Democracy Coalition."

Illinois' sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 82.6% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 15, 2024

Illinois collected $6.5 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 30% more home purchase loans in Illinois in Q3

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 15, 2024

There were 1,589 VA home purchases in Illinois in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $496.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Nov. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 15, 2024

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, Nov. 14

Illinois Labor Relations Board Joint Panel met Nov. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 15, 2024

Illinois Labor Relations Board Joint Panel met Thursday, Nov. 14

Illinois Department of Revenue offers free tax education webinar on December 3

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 15, 2024

The Illinois Department of Revenue is hosting a tax education webinar on December 3, 2024.

Local sales tax rate changes set for January 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 15, 2024

Effective January 1, 2025, some taxing jurisdictions will implement a local sales tax or adjust their existing local sales tax rates on general merchandise sales.

Illinois observes U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week focusing on responsible medication use

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 15, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will participate in U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week from November 18-24, 2024.

Illinois payrolls see slight dip while unemployment rate holds steady

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 15, 2024

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported that nonfarm payrolls in the state decreased by 2,400 jobs in October, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 5.3 percent.

Illinois reports slight drop in payrolls but stable unemployment rate

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 15, 2024

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported a minor decrease in nonfarm payrolls by 2,400 jobs in October, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 5.3 percent.

Illinois Department of Revenue announces free webinar on 2025 tax changes

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 15, 2024

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is hosting a webinar on December 3, 2024, focusing on changes and updates to tax forms and regulations for the year 2025.

Illinois students receive grants for field trips to state historic sites

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 15, 2024

More than 350 students from fourth to eighth grade in Illinois will have the opportunity to visit state historic sites during this school year, thanks to grants from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).

From West Cook News

Is it a joyous celebration or "taunting"? For Illinois high school football officials, it's up to them.

By Prairie State Wire reports | 9 days ago

Since the NFL liberalized its rules in 2017, players have redefined the concept of a "player celebration."

Illinois' property tax revenues up 6.3% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 14, 2024

Illinois collected $17 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Autism Task Force met Nov. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 14, 2024

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Autism Task Force met Thursday, Nov. 14

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Nov. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 14, 2024

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, Nov. 14

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met November 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 14, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 13

Youth waterfowl hunt set for Nov. 16 at Mermet Lake

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 14, 2024

The youth waterfowl hunt at Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in southern Illinois is scheduled for November 16.

Retailers' allowance for vehicle returns capped at $1,000 monthly starting January

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 14, 2024

For certain transaction returns due on or after January 1, 2025, involving vehicles with a delivery date on or after December 12, 2024, the retailers' allowance will be capped at $1,000 per month.

State agency directors promote vaccination ahead of holiday season

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 14, 2024

The Directors of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) visited a vaccination event in Gallatin County, Southern Illinois, to receive their flu and COVID-19 shots.