Prairie State Wire

This week in Illinois history: Jan. 22-28

By Robert Hadley | Jan 8, 2018

A blizzard and railyard explosion occur, two historic figures and an All-Star baseball player.

BGA SHAW: WHEN GOVERNMENT "PULLS A LUCY"

By LGIS News Service | Jan 7, 2018

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Scott Shellady joins Dan & Amy with reaction to the Dec jobs numbers

By LGIS News Service | Jan 7, 2018

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Bret Baier joins Dan & Amy with reaction to Michael Wolff's book on the Trump WH

By LGIS News Service | Jan 7, 2018

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Chicago's Morning Answer John Bolton talks North Korea, Iran and mustache matters with Dan & Amy

By LGIS News Service | Jan 7, 2018

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Reeder: Ring-a-round the rosie

By Scott Reeder | Jan 7, 2018


My kids used to sing this nursery rhyme when they were younger.

Dodge on state's declining population: 'People aren’t just driving away, they are being driven away'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 6, 2018

Almost as much as people now simply choosing to leave Illinois in droves, Jim Dodge thinks it's worth noting how and why they’re doing so.

Durbin challenges Rauner to solve Quincy Veterans Home's problem with Legionnaires' Disease

By Angela Underwood | Jan 5, 2018

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) said he has asked Gov. Bruce Rauner to come up with a better plan to protect servicemen at the Quincy Veterans Home from an ongoing outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease.

Ives: Lottery story further proof that political insiders, not Rauner, in charge in Springfield

By W.J. Kennedy | Jan 5, 2018

State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) said that a news report of previously undisclosed relationships between Illinois Lottery and legislative staffers, and lobbyists representing the lottery’s new management firm, demonstrate how little control Gov. Bruce Rauner has over state government affairs.

California following Illinois' lead on 'sanctuary state' law, Ives says

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 5, 2018

Rep. Jeanne Ives argues Gov. Bruce Rauner's signature on legislation making Illinois a "sanctuary state" has inspired liberal Gov. Jerry Brown of California, where a similar measure went into effect Jan. 1.

PILF spokesman says automatic voter registration policy isn't being looked at from all angles

By Robert Hadley | Jan 5, 2018

Although Gov. Bruce Rauner’s approval of a bill in August to create an automatic voter registration program in Illinois was largely met with media praise, it stunned some critics – especially since he had vetoed a similar measure a year ago.

Ford says 'deficit is proof that the state can't manage' College Illinois

By Lea Leonard | Jan 5, 2018

Illinois State Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) believes the state should "shut down" the financially troubled College Illinois program.

Noah Rothman joins Dan & Amy with reaction to the Trump/Bannon feud

By LGIS News Service | Jan 4, 2018

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Author Brad Taylor talks with Dan & Amy about his new book Operator Down & time in an African prison

By LGIS News Service | Jan 4, 2018

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Chicago's Morning Answer Matthew Continetti joins Dan & Amy with reaction to the feud between Bannon & Trump

By LGIS News Service | Jan 4, 2018

Chicago's Morning Answer Matthew Continetti joins Dan & Amy with reaction to the feud between Bannon & Trump

From Chicago City Wire

Pritzker accused of throwing low, middle class under the bus

By Caitlin Nordahl | 7 years ago

The Illinois Republican Party slammed J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat vying to become governor, for what they called an inadequate response to a report condemning the performance of Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios.

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Democrats, Madigan backing Pritzker to control redistricting, state GOP says

By Caitlin Nordahl | 7 years ago

In response to several recent lawmaker endorsements of J.B. Pritzker in his bid to become governor, the Illinois Republican Party is accusing House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) and his supporters of pushing Pritzker for his ability to bankroll campaigns and help Democrats control redistricting.

Illinois leads nation in out-migration, study finds

By Robert Hadley | Jan 4, 2018

Although Illinois ranks first in the nation on a list recently compiled by United Van Lines, the top position isn’t necessarily good news.

From North Cook News

Former politics reporter marries Madigan confidante

By W.J. Kennedy | 7 years ago

Former Daily Herald politics reporter Kerry Lester married Michael Kasper, former top aide and longtime lawyer to House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), in mid-December at the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago.

BGA: HOW CAN YOU BE A MORE ENGAGED CITIZEN? READ, PARTICIPATE, USE FOIA AND COLLABORATE

By LGIS News Service | Jan 3, 2018

HOW CAN YOU BE A MORE ENGAGED CITIZEN? READ, PARTICIPATE, USE FOIA AND COLLABORATE