Prairie State Wire

Durkin: Following Justice Kilbride's exit, 'Democrats smell blood'

By Sarah Downey | Apr 27, 2021

With state Supreme Court elections slated for 2022, and following the historic vote not to retain Justice Thomas Kilbride in November, Illinois Republicans see it as a chance to gain a majority on the high court, which is currently 4-3 Democrat.

Bourne on school bill: 'This takes away all local control'

By Sarah Downey | Apr 27, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker – or any future governor – would be able to overrule local authorities and shut down all public and Catholic schools in Illinois by state mandate, according to a bill that passed the Illinois House.

Chicago Park District appoints over 600 social distancing ambassadors

By Sarah Downey | Jul 27, 2020

In the effort to prevent spread of COVID-19, the Chicago Park District has deployed a team of social distancing ambassadors along the lakefront to ensure people are wearing masks and following distance guidelines.