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Illinois monitors avian flu impact on waterfowl

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 20, 2024

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

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 Department of Revenue releases 2024 legislative summary on tax law changes

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 20, 2024

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has released its 2024 Legislative Summary.

Illinois State Board of Education met Dec. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 19, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Dec. 18

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Dec. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 19, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Wednesday, Dec. 18

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Dec. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 19, 2024

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Wednesday, Dec. 18

Antoinette "Toni" H. Drish Remembered as Devoted Wife and Mother

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 19, 2024

Antoinette "Toni" H. Drish passed away on Dec. 17. Below is the obituary.

IT Specialist “D.J.” Coluzzi Passes Away at 47

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 19, 2024

Daniel "D.J." Coluzzi passed away on Dec. 17. Below is the obituary.

Mary Adele Winters, 77, Remembered with Love by Family

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 19, 2024

Mary Adele Winters passed away on Dec. 17. Below is the obituary.

Thomas A. Duffy Jr, 86, Remembered With Peace in Christ

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 19, 2024

Thomas A. Duffy passed away on Dec. 17. Below is the obituary.

Thomas H. Wojewnik, 70, Remembered for Love of Family and Illini Nation

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 19, 2024

Thomas H. Wojewnik passed away on Dec. 17. Below is the obituary.

Lucille M. Luzzo, 93, Remembered for Devotion to Family

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 19, 2024

Lucille M. Luzzo passed away on Dec. 17. Below is the obituary.

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.