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Chicago man receives 45-year sentence for child sexual exploitation via social media

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 20, 2025

A Chicago man has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting and receiving child sexual abuse material from at least 14 children.

Illinois House Republicans oppose lowered proficiency standards amid poor reading scores

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 19, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have expressed their opposition to the State Board of Education's recent decision to lower student proficiency standards.

Effingham County man pleads guilty in federal court for exploiting elderly victim

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 19, 2025

An Effingham County resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the financial exploitation of an elderly victim, totaling more than $330,000.

Founder of Worker’s Group: ‘Defending crime as ‘no big deal’ is quite the stance from the Dems’

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 19, 2025

Steve Cortes, Founder and President of League of American Workers, said Democrats’ strategy is to defend crime in Democrat-run blue cities. He responded to a post on X by Hilary Clinton.

State Rep. Niemerg on mental health screenings bill: 'It is a deliberate effort to undermine parental rights'

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 18, 2025

Illinois State Representative Adam Niemerg has voiced concerns over a new law mandating mental health screenings in public schools, arguing it undermines parental authority.

FDA requires new warnings on opioid pain medication labels

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 18, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will require new labeling changes for all opioid pain medications.

Illinois unemployment rate holds steady as job numbers remain nearly unchanged

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 18, 2025

Total nonfarm payroll employment in Illinois showed little change in July, with a decrease of 2,500 jobs, according to data released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

Man sentenced to more than ten years for illegal firearm possession in Rockford

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 15, 2025

A man from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegal firearm possession and violating supervised release conditions in Rockford, Illinois.

Illinois enacts law requiring insurance coverage for medically necessary anesthesia

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 15, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed House Bill 1141, establishing a requirement for group and individual accident and health insurance policies, as well as managed care plans, to cover medically necessary anesthesia services for any procedure...

Founder of Breakthrough Ideas: 'How many more American citizens must die before Democrats are held accountable'

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 14, 2025

Jeanne Ives, founder of Breakthrough Ideas, said that Illinois sanctuary policies enabled a deadly crash involving an undocumented immigrant and called for Democratic leaders to be held accountable.

Vernon Township GOP chair on grassroots efforts: 'Local influence really is the big difference'

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 14, 2025

Jay Swidler, Chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, emphasized the importance of community-level action over national headlines for lasting political impact.

Founder of Awake Illinois: 'Schools aren’t clinical centers of care and they can never duplicate a clinical setting'

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 14, 2025

Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois, said that public schools should prioritize academic performance over administering mental health programs.

Awake Illinois releases updated school mental health screening opt-out form

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 14, 2025

Awake Illinois has announced the release of a new school mental health screening opt-out form for parents, according to a post on X. According to Awake Illinois, the introduction of this opt-out form coincides with a broader implementation of...

Dan Proft on Illinois schools conducting mental health screenings: 'It isn't their lane'

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 14, 2025

Dan Proft, host of the radio show "Chicago's Morning Answer," has expressed concerns over schools implementing mandatory student mental health screenings.

Manhattan Institute policy analyst: Illinois mental-health screenings 'can yield more than 50 percent false positives,' are 'unethical'

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 14, 2025

Carolyn Gorman, a policy analyst at the Manhattan Institute, has raised concerns about Illinois' new universal school mental-health screening law.

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Chicago man receives 45-year sentence for child sexual exploitation via social media

Illinois House Republicans oppose lowered proficiency standards amid poor reading scores

Effingham County man pleads guilty in federal court for exploiting elderly victim

Founder of Worker’s Group: ‘Defending crime as ‘no big deal’ is quite the stance from the Dems’

State Rep. Niemerg on mental health screenings bill: 'It is a deliberate effort to undermine parental rights'

FDA requires new warnings on opioid pain medication labels

Illinois unemployment rate holds steady as job numbers remain nearly unchanged

Man sentenced to more than ten years for illegal firearm possession in Rockford

Illinois enacts law requiring insurance coverage for medically necessary anesthesia

Founder of Breakthrough Ideas: 'How many more American citizens must die before Democrats are held accountable'

Vernon Township GOP chair on grassroots efforts: 'Local influence really is the big difference'

Founder of Awake Illinois: 'Schools aren’t clinical centers of care and they can never duplicate a clinical setting'

Awake Illinois releases updated school mental health screening opt-out form

Dan Proft on Illinois schools conducting mental health screenings: 'It isn't their lane'

Manhattan Institute policy analyst: Illinois mental-health screenings 'can yield more than 50 percent false positives,' are 'unethical'

Illinois unemployment rate holds at 4.6% as payroll jobs remain stable

FOIA request sent to McLean County Sheriff regarding job applications on August 14, 2025

FOIA request sent to Mercer County Sheriff's Department regarding applications tracking on August 14, 2025

FOIA request sent to Madison County Sheriff's Office regarding job applications on August 14, 2025

FOIA request sent to McDonough County Sheriff's Office regarding job applications on August 14, 2025

FOIA request sent to Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund regarding Pension Fund board members on September 8, 2025

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