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Cannabis sales reach over $142 million in October

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 3, 2024

Sales figures for adult-use cannabis in October 2024 have been released, showing a total of 4,160,706 items sold.

Illinois launches first statewide smoke alarm installation blitz

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 3, 2024

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, in collaboration with Camp I Am Me by the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and the Illinois Community Risk Reduction Taskforce, launched a statewide smoke alarm installation initiative during Fire...

Illinois' license tax revenue down 0.1% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 2, 2024

Illinois collected $1.1 billion in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Warren P. Dorman, 78, Remembered for His Love of Family and Faith

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 2, 2024

Warren P. Dorman passed away on Nov. 30. Below is the obituary.

Diana Lynn Klover, 65, of Braceville, IL, Remembered For Her Love of Family and Care

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 2, 2024

Diana Lynn Klover passed away on Nov. 30. Below is the obituary.

Alice Marie Hunt Remembered for Her Dedication to Church, Family, and Community

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 2, 2024

Alice Marie Hunt passed away on Nov. 30. Below is the obituary.

Retired Chicago Police Officer Albert M. Krueger Sr. Passes Away at 80

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 2, 2024

Albert M. Krueger passed away on Nov. 30. Below is the obituary.

IDPH urges vaccinations as cold weather increases risk of respiratory illnesses

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 2, 2024

As temperatures drop, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging residents to prepare for the respiratory virus season by getting vaccinated against flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

Illinois public health urges vaccinations amid rising whooping cough cases

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 2, 2024

As colder temperatures settle in Illinois, the state's Department of Public Health (IDPH) urges residents to prepare for the upcoming respiratory virus season.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending Oct. 12?

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 1, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Oct. 12 found here.

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In Illinois, 429 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 1, 2024

Illinois registered 429 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois as of week ending Nov. 30

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 1, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois as of week ending Nov. 30.

Higher individual income tax revenue in Illinois during Q2

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 1, 2024

The second quarter of 2024 brought in $6.9 billion in individual income tax revenue for Illinois, a 20.1% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.