As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Prairie State Wire shows that Illinois is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

Trump administration cuts millions in public health funding

I am writing to you as we are learning about significant federal funding cuts recently announced by the Trump administration.

U.S. Army Veteran Terry L. Holt of Orland Park, age 75, Passes Away

Terry L. Holt passed away on April 4. Below is the obituary.

Cheri Lynn Kuikman Widlacki, Beloved Gas Station Attendant and Green Bay Packers Fan, Remembered for Her Vibrant Spirit

Cheri Lynn Kuikman Widlacki passed away on April 4. Below is the obituary.

Aileen E. Fernandez, 55, Remembered in Obituary

Aileen E. Fernandez passed away on April 2. Below is the obituary.

Irene Vasiliades, Matriarch of Lemont and Lockport, Remembered for Her Wisdom and Love

Irene V. Vasiliades passed away on April 2. Below is the obituary.

IDNR advises avoiding handling young wild animals during spring

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is urging residents to avoid handling baby birds and young animals they might encounter in the wild as the spring season progresses.

Introductory wingshooting clinic at Shabbona Lake welcomes beginners

Youth and adults, aged 10 and older, can now register for an introductory wingshooting clinic at Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area in DeKalb County.

EDA awards over $6 million in grants for economic development projects in Illinois in 2023

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 13 grants totaling $6,154,998 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Illinois.

Peggy Johnson of Wilmington, Illinois, Passes Away at 78

Peggy Johnson passed away on April 1. Below is the obituary.

William N. "Norm" Lewis, Veteran and Beloved Family Man, Passes Away at 90

William "Norm" N. Lewis passed away on April 1. Below is the obituary.

Anna Mae Winke, Fondly Remembered for Her Unforgettable Love and Cherished Family Moments, Passes Away at 93

Anna Mae Winke passed away on April 1. Below is the obituary.

Baldwin Lake opens fish cleaning station for expanded angler convenience

A new fish cleaning station has been introduced at the Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area in southern Illinois.

Illinois Senate Labor Committee advances SB 1976 with regulatory enforcement measures

The Illinois Senate Labor Committee recently voted to advance Senate Bill 1976.

Illinois metro areas see varied job growth and unemployment changes

Over the past year, the unemployment rate fell in eleven metro areas while rising in one, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES) for the year ending February 2025.

Bureau reports mixed job trends in Illinois metro areas

Data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security shows mixed trends in employment across Illinois' metropolitan areas over the past year.

IDNR schedules open house meetings for waterfowl hunting discussion

Waterfowl hunters in Illinois have an opportunity to participate in discussions regarding the future of waterfowl hunting in the state.

IDNR adjusts trout stocking in Metro East amid flood threat