Prairie State Wire

Terrence "Terry" M. Jozwik passed away on March 12. Below is the obituary.

John W. Fahs Jr., 88, Remembered as Proud Farm Owner and Patriotic Serviceman

John W. Fahs passed away on March 12. Below is the obituary.

Frederick James Hirsch, 85, Remembered for Love of Family and Cars

Frederick "Fred" J. Hirsch passed away on March 12. Below is the obituary.

Claire M. Fear, 93, of Manteno Passes Away at Home

Claire M. Fear passed away on March 12. Below is the obituary.

Illinois Senate democrats push bill to ease residency rules for sex offenders

Illinois Democratic state senators have proposed legislation that would reduce residency restrictions for registered child sex offenders, lowering the required distance they must maintain from schools and childcare facilities.

Illinois State Board hosts first-ever summit amplifying student voices

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) held its inaugural Student Summit on March 13, 2025, at the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University in Normal.

Illinois awards over $99K for student field trips statewide

More than 7,000 students in Illinois will have the opportunity to explore state parks, natural areas, and museums this year due to funding from the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant Program.

Cahokia Mounds announces spring Native American Market dates

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will host its annual spring Native American Market on April 5-6 at the Collinsville VFW, located at 1234 Vandalia St. The event will showcase arts and crafts by over 30 tribal-affiliated artists from across North...

Illinois labor department releases report on worker drowning incident

The Illinois Department of Labor's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA) has released an educational report following the investigation into the drowning of a public works employee.

Susan Maria Bulfin, 65, Remembered for Loving Spirit

Susan Bulfin passed away on March 11. Below is the obituary.

John Howard Eichhorn, Marine Veteran and Respected Lithographer, Dies at 92

John H. Eichhorn passed away on March 11. Below is the obituary.

Wingshooting clinic for youth set for April in Springfield

Youth aged 10 to 17 have the opportunity to participate in a wingshooting clinic on Saturday, April 5, at the James Orlandini Foundation site in Springfield.

Illinois Democrats advance bill that could hamper law enforcement interrogations

Illinois House Democrats are advancing legislation that would make it harder for law enforcement to obtain confessions from suspects, potentially hampering criminal investigations and prosecutions.

Illinois State Archery Tournament set for March 22 in Mattoon

The Illinois State Archery Tournament is scheduled for March 22, 2025, at the Emerald Sports Complex in Mattoon.

Moraine View offers youth wingshooting clinic in April

Youth and adults interested in wingshooting can now register for an introductory clinic at Moraine View State Park, scheduled for Saturday, April 26.

Illinois ranks 35th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 16% in 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 16% of income in Illinois—ranking it the 17th least dependent among U.S. states.

Illinois ranks 36th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $10,848 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Illinois received an average of $10,848 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th lowest in the nation.

Travel Enthusiast Terry Lou Nesbitt, 67, Reaches Final Destination

Terry Lou Nesbitt passed away on March 10. Below is the obituary.

llinois House Democrats push bill to limit law enforcement cooperation with ICE

Illinois Democrats are pushing forward legislation that would further restrict law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.

Snoop Dogg to perform at Illinois State Fair this August