Prairie State Wire

Reeder: First day of school

By Scott Reeder | Aug 26, 2018

Sunday night, I watched my daughters pack up their book bags and get ready for their first day of school.

Haislmaier: Health Care Choices and Premiums: What’s Going on in Illinois

By Edmund F. Haislmaier, Heritage Foundation | Aug 26, 2018

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With second highest property tax rate in the nation, Dodge not surprised by state's outmigration issue

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 25, 2018

Jim Dodge wonders how much longer Illinois taxpayers are willing to be the victims before striking back to use all the power they have in their hands.

PEORIA POLICE DEPARTMENT: This Labor Day, and Every Day, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2018

The Peoria Police Department announced its plans for a traffic safety campaign focusing on drunk, unbuckled and distracted drivers.

VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT: Recreation Department Hosts Harvest Hoedown at Crescent Park on Sept. 22

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2018

Harvest Hoedown is coming to Orland Park.

CITY OF DES PLAINES FIRE DEPARTMENT: Accepting Applications for 4th Annual Citizen Fire Academy

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2018

The Des Plaines Fire Department would like to invite Des Plaines residents to participate in its 4th Annual Citizen Fire Academy.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Construction expected to delay I-55 traffic

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2018

The Illinois Department of Transportation is advising travelers that a series construction projects along Interstate 55 through Grundy, Livingston and McLean counties will potentially cause backups and delays, particularly on weekends, for the next several weeks.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY: Illinois State Agencies Collaborate to Expand Mobile Services

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2018

The Department of Employment Security (DES) and Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) jointly announce the release of the IllinoisJobLink.com mobile functionality.

CITY OF DU QUOIN: Saturday is Governor's Day at the Du Quoin State Fair - Aug. 25

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2018

Saturday, August 25th is Governor's Day at the 2018 Du Quoin State Fair! While Governor Rauner attends several days of the Du Quoin State Fair, this is his day to host special guests and meet fairgoers.

CHICAGO MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL: Mayor Emanuel Marks Major Milestone For New Community Health Center In Brighton Park

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2018

New Esperanza Health Center Will Deliver New Primary Healthcare Option for Area Residents

CITY OF CHICAGO: Chicago Ranked as Nation's Greenest City by Green Building Adoption Index

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2018

Chicago leads the country for the second year in a row with nearly 70 percent of its space green certified

PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE: Announces New Student Trustee

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2018

Benedict Shogunle, an international student at Prairie State College (PSC), recently was sworn in as the 2018 – 2019 student trustee on the college Board of Trustees.

Coalition of Conservative Reformers pledge to refuse legislative pension

By Gabriel Neves | Aug 24, 2018

A coalition of conservative reformers made a pledge to refuse a legislative pension if they get elected to the state legislature.

State's unpaid debt falls just below $8 billion

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 24, 2018

The State of Illinois saw unpaid vendor debt slightly dip during the week ending Aug. 23, after recently topping $8 billion.

From North Cook News

Rauner should veto short-term health coverage bill, independent insurance broker says

By Karen Kidd | 7 years ago

Short-term health plan legislation that was sent to Gov. Bruce Rauner more than a month ago should be vetoed to protect middle-income Illinoisans, the founder of an independent insurance brokerage firm said.

From Chicago City Wire

Tickets available to Kyle Schwarber's charity block party Aug. 26

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Grilled meats, signature cocktails and a charity auction are highlights of Kyle Schwarber’s Second Annual Block Party to honor the city’s first responders.

IL Rising - Illinois and Michigan: A Tale of Two States

By LGIS News Service | Aug 23, 2018

Illinois and Michigan. Neighbors with vastly similar and different policies.

Dodge questions lawmakers' judgment after tax break scandal

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 23, 2018

Jim Dodge, Republican candidate for state treasurer, can think of millions of reasons why taxpayers might not be willing to give lawmakers in Springfield the benefit of the doubt when it comes to anything tax related.

VILLAGE OF OAK PARK: Spraying to continue as virus-carrying mosquito populations grows

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2018

With traps capturing what abatement officials characterize as extremely high levels of adult mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus, spraying is likely to become a regular occurrence in Oak Park until the threat diminishes.

Williamson County commissioner expects political retaliation after gun referendum fails to get on ballot

By Karen Kidd | Aug 22, 2018

A gun sanctuary advisory question won't be on November's ballot in Williamson County and the commissioner who resisted pressure from fellow Republicans to support the measure said he is waiting for the promised party retaliation.