Prairie State Wire

Devore response to circuit court ruling against Pritzker and IDHS

By Press Release | Aug 5, 2022

A Sangamon County judge on Thursday granted a restraining order against the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).

Devore responds to the parade of resignations in Kim Foxx’s office

By Press Release | Aug 3, 2022

NBC-5 has reported that 5 people have now resigned from Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx’s office in recent days.

Devore: FOIA-ed email reveals Raoul lied to protect Pritzker

By Press Release | Aug 1, 2022

Last night, Tom Devore exposed a FOIA-ed email that reveals Attorney General Kwame Raoul lied to protect Governor Pritzker when he claimed that he had referred allegations implicating the Governor’s office in the Thornley Work Comp Case to an appellate prosecutor.

Nagel statement on abstention

By Press Release | Jul 15, 2022

On Jan. 21 of 2021 the Illinois House and Senate passed bill HB3653, a Criminal Justice overhaul bill.

Wilhour endorses Kevin Schmidt for statehouse: 'Running for office is about public service'

By Press Release | Jun 14, 2022

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) says Kevin Schmidt is the only candidate voters in the 114th District can trust to oppose the left’s radical agenda that has left our state financially and morally bankrupt.

Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher endorses Carroll

By Press Release | May 20, 2022

The Mark Carroll for Congress campaign is elated to announce that Republican Illinois House of Representatives member Jeff Keicher has endorsed Mark Joseph Carroll for the Illinois 11th Congressional District seat.

Bailey campaign releases statement on WGN poll showing Republican Primary between conservative Bailey and liberal Irvin in dead heat

By Press Release | May 16, 2022

Republican candidate for Governor, Darren Bailey, released a statement on a recent survey poll conducted by WGN-TV, The Hill, and Emerson College.

Minneapolis mayor who welcomed looting tries to welcome federal aid

By Press Release | May 6, 2022

In February, the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus released an opinion in response to Governor Walz's request for a bailout of Minneapolis, to restore the areas looters were allowed to freely ransack causing over $500 million worth of property damage.

Illinois Fraternal Order of Police endorses Thomas DeVore for attorney general

By Press Release | May 6, 2022

As your next Attorney General, I am proud to stand with the men and women of law enforcement, and I am honored to have received the unprecedented unanimous endorsement in the Republican primary election from the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police

LanzaJet and Marquis Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) partner to build an integrated Sustainable Fuels Plant in Illinois

By Press Release | Apr 20, 2022

In February, LanzaJet, a sustainable aviation fuel technology provider and producer, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Marquis Sustainable Aviation Fuel (Marquis SAF) to construct a 120 million gallons per year integrated sustainable fuels plant in the U.S.

Darren Bailey: Felons serving prison time should not vote

By Press Release | Apr 6, 2022

Louisville, IL – State Senator and Republican frontrunner for Governor Darren Bailey says Democrat efforts to prioritize convicted criminals over law enforcement and working families is simply misguided.

Darren Bailey launches TV ad buy promoting proven conservative record

By Press Release | Mar 28, 2022

"Republicans deserve a nominee who is actually a Republican," Bailey said.

Sullivan campaign: 'We urge the board to stand with the families of his victims and to reject parole for Curtis Brownell'

By Press Release | Mar 25, 2022

Jesse Sullivan's campaign released the following statement ahead of an upcoming Prisoner Review Board hearing for convicted murderer and rapist Curtis Brownell.

From DuPage Policy Journal

McCullagh alleges he found evidence of fraud by Michelle Smith in candidate petition filing

By Press Release | 2 years ago

State Representative 97th District candidate Thomas McCullagh filed a petition challenge to Michelle Smith's petition packet detailing evidence of fraud in the collection and certifications of signatures.

Bailey renews call for spending reforms in light of new report ranking Illinois highest taxed state in the nation

By Press Release | Mar 17, 2022

State Senator and Republican frontrunner for Governor Darren Bailey says the only way for Illinois to end its reign as the state with the highest state and local taxes in the nation and lift up working families is to get serious about reducing state spending.

Former GOP gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives endorses Darren Bailey for governor

By Press Release | Mar 4, 2022

Calling him the only conservative reformer in the race with a record to stand on, former gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives is endorsing State Senator and Republican frontrunner, Darren Bailey, in his Illinois governor campaign.

Gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey's statement on the indictment of former House Speaker Mike Madigan

By Press Release | Mar 3, 2022

“Former House Speaker Michael Madigan for decades perpetuated and presided over the culture of corruption that has become synonymous with Illinois’ state government."

Illinois Opportunity Project: What Gov. Pritzker missed while he was gone

By Press Release | Nov 16, 2021

After a week’s travel in Glasgow, London, and Washington, D.C., the Illinois Opportunity Project offers this recap of what Governor Pritzker missed while he was jet setting across the globe.

Gary Rabine: Pritzker finally admits his vaccine mandates are illegal

By Press Release | Oct 27, 2021

Gary Rabine, Republican candidate for Illinois Governor, issued the following statement today regarding Gov. J.B. Pritzker's admission that his COVID-19 vaccine mandates are illegal and violate the state’s Right of Conscience Act:

Turning Point Action’s Charlie Kirk endorses Gary Rabine for Governor

By Press Release | Oct 12, 2021

Radio talk show host and Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk is endorsing Gary Rabine for Governor and is urging Illinois Republicans to rally around the candidate he says has the best chance of beating JB Pritzker in 2022.