Prairie State Wire

Illinois gun owners highlight legal battles over state legislation

By Prairie State Wire | May 17, 2025

Illinois gun owners are drawing attention to legal challenges they have initiated against state laws, which they argue infringe on their rights.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois average $324,509 for Q4

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $324,509, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Breakthrough Ideas founder: Lawsuit against Gotion, Village of Manteno 'is going forward'

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2025

Jeanne Ives, a former state legislator and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, has voiced her opposition to politicians who support subsidies benefiting the Chinese Communist Party.

State Rep. Davis: State budget process 'is not transparent on any level'

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2025

Jed Davis, the state representative for Illinois House District 75, said the state's opaque budgeting process disrespects voters and lacks the transparency necessary for responsible governance.

Invasive carp brand Copi featured at National Restaurant Association Show

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2025

Copi, the consumer brand for invasive carp introduced by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) in 2022, will be highlighted at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago this weekend.

Illinois State Board of Education met May 14

By Philip Gonzales | May 15, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, May 14.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met May 14

By Philip Gonzales | May 15, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Wednesday, May 14.

New horse arena opens at Giant City Stables

By Prairie State Wire | May 15, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker, alongside the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Senator Dale Fowler, and local leaders, inaugurated a new enclosed horse arena at Giant City...

Illinois considers adopting Biden-era workplace regulations

By Prairie State Wire | May 15, 2025

Illinois lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 1976, which would require the state to adopt certain workplace regulations introduced during the Biden Administration.

From Chicago City Wire

Estrada calls Illinois Homeschool Act ‘most dangerous’ in HSLDA history, ‘cautiously optimistic’ it’s dead for 2025

By Prairie State Wire reports | 3 days ago

The Illinois Homeschool Act (HB2827)—a bill that critics say could have made Illinois one of the most restrictive states in the country for homeschooling families—appears to be stalled, at least for now.

Illinois House Republicans announce opposition to proposed tax hikes

By Prairie State Wire | May 14, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have announced their opposition to $6 billion in proposed tax increases, stating that these measures would hinder economic growth and place additional burdens on residents.

From NW Illinois News

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met May 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | 3 days ago

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 12

Illinois State Board of Education Bilingual Special Education Subcommittee met May 13

By Philip Gonzales | May 14, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Bilingual Special Education Subcommittee met Tuesday, May 13.

Illinois State Board of Education, KIDS Advisory Committee met April 10

By Philip Gonzales | May 14, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, KIDS Advisory Committee met Thursday, April 10.

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met May 13

By Philip Gonzales | May 14, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 13.

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met May 13

By Philip Gonzales | May 14, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 13.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met May 13

By Philip Gonzales | May 14, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Tuesday, May 13.

Freedom Caucus, GOP lawmakers target $1 billion in taxpayer-funded NGO spending uncovered by Illinois DOGE series

By Prairie State Wire reports | May 13, 2025

A group of Illinois House Republicans called for fiscal reforms during a May 13 press conference that addressed taxpayer-funded abuse by politically connected non-governmental organizations (NGOs)—with the lawmakers citing information reported in the investigative series, Illinois DOGE.

Breakthrough Ideas founder: Under Democrat leadership, Illinois has 'failed to meet obligations'

By Prairie State Wire | May 13, 2025

Jeanne Ives, former legislator and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, said Governor J.B. Pritzker urged President Trump to fulfill his obligations while simultaneously seeking billions in COVID relief and becoming the only state to borrow from a federal special fund.

Illinois among largest providers of chemical abortions

By Prairie State Wire | May 13, 2025

The Foundation for the Restoration of America has announced that Illinois is a leading provider of chemical abortions, despite the procedure's associated health risks.