Prairie State Wire

Rauner ad focuses on Madigan, not Ives

By Sean Fowler | Dec 6, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner officially has an opponent in the Republican primary, state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton), however, his recent campaign strategy is not to focus on his Republican competition, or even anyone currently running for governor.

Chicago, Rauner go shopping for Amazon's new headquarters

By Sean Fowler | Oct 19, 2017

Chicago's broad shoulders are ideal for carrying Amazon's new headquarters, Gov. Bruce Rauner said recently, according to a press release.

Illinois issues first $1.5 billion of anticipated $6 billion in bonds to cut debt

By Sean Fowler | Oct 19, 2017

Illinois took the first steps toward getting rid of half of its $15 billion debt by issuing $1.5 billion in bonds on Tuesday, ahead of a plan to sell $4.5 billion more next week, according to a press release.

GOP tosses some mud at Madigan's first Facebook presence

By Sean Fowler | Oct 18, 2017

Internet users easily saw through House Speaker Michael Madigan's (D-Chicago) Facebook debut recently, despite his attempts to portray himself as caring for children and the elderly, according to a press release from the Illinois Republican Party.