Prairie State Wire

Robert "Bob" Earl Wiersema passed away on May 6. Below is the obituary.

Laura Acres, 53, Remembered in Orland Park

Laura Acres passed away on May 6. Below is the obituary.

Ann Marie Alnimri (Recendez), 69, of Orland Park, Illinois, Dies

Ann Marie Alnimri passed away on May 6. Below is the obituary.

Illinois recovers $483K for unpaid public construction workers

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has announced the resolution of several complaints regarding unpaid wages, resulting in the distribution of over $483,000 to affected workers.

Fort de Chartres prepares for annual Rendezvous event with historical reenactments

The Fort de Chartres Rendezvous, an annual event in Randolph County, is set for June 7 and 8 at the Fort de Chartres State Historic Site.

Family fishing fair returns to Pere Marquette State Park on June 7

Pere Marquette State Park is set to host the Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair on Saturday, June 7.

Analysis: Illinois one of 23 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

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 23 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

Munusami Sundar Honored with Funeral Services

Munusami K. Sundar passed away on May 5. Below is the obituary.

** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Community College Board Regarding Financial Aid Fraud on May 7, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Community College Board Regarding Financial Aid Fraud on May 7, 2025.

** FOIA Request Sent to City of Chicago Regarding Jussie Smollett Case Documents on May 7, 2025

** FOIA Request to City of Chicago Regarding Jussie Smollett Case Documents on May 7, 2025.

Kindergarteners celebrate Q & U wedding with educational activities

Kindergarten students recently celebrated the union of letters Q and U in a unique educational event.

Illinois House Republicans say SAFE-T Act puts communities at risk

The Illinois House Republican Caucus has announced on the social media platform X that they believe the SAFE-T Act endangers communities across the state and should be repealed to prevent further harm.

Teresa Aranda Reyna, 97, Mourned in Orland Park

Teresa Aranda Reyna passed away on May 4. Below is the obituary.

Mary H. Distasio, 103, Remembered in Orland Park

Mary H. Distasio passed away on May 4. Below is the obituary.

James 'Jim' Murphy, 82, of Romeoville, Illinois, Dies

James "Jim" Murphy passed away on May 4. Below is the obituary.

Betty Joann Halverson, 91, Remembered for Her Love and Grace

Betty Joann Halverson passed away on May 4. Below is the obituary.

Illinois hosts annual summit to support bilingual parents

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) organized the 19th annual Statewide Summit for Bilingual Parents on May 3 in Oak Brook.

IDNR opens applications for natural areas stewardship grants

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is currently inviting applications for the Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants, with submissions accepted until June 13, 2025.

Illinois State Museum invites public for volunteer recruitment night on May 22

The Illinois State Museum is set to host a volunteer recruitment night on Thursday, May 22.

Kindergarten students host Q & U wedding celebration