Prairie State Wire

Hunting group aims to raise awareness of $2.2 billion economic impact on Illinois

By Tricia Erickson | Oct 8, 2017

Hunters have an overall impact of $2.2 billion on Illinois’ economy every year, according to the newly formed Hunting Works For Illinois organization, which is trying to boost awareness of hunting's benefits to the state.

Rauner goes back on word, signs landmark abortion expansion measure

By Tricia Erickson | Sep 28, 2017

Going back on an earlier vow, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation on Thursday that expands abortion funding through taxpayer dollars, making him America’s first governor to do so.

Drury drops gubernatorial bid for shot at state attorney general

By Tricia Erickson | Sep 20, 2017

Rep. Scott Drury (D-Highwood) announced on Tuesday that he has dropped his gubernatorial bid and will enter the race to replace Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, who recently decided against seeking a fifth term.

As Illinoisans depart, they take state's income tax money with them

By Tricia Erickson | Sep 4, 2017

A shrinking population and workforce is also cutting into Illinois' income tax receipts, according to reports.