Prairie State Wire

White Sox see better days ahead after long losing stretch

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 30, 2018

Youth will ultimately be served in the case of the Chicago White Sox, and for win-starved fans that destiny could come about much sooner than many of them ever imagined.

Illinois' unpaid vendor debt drops below $8 billion

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 30, 2018

Illinois' unpaid vendor debt dipped below $8 billion for the first time in recent memory during the week ending March 29, settling at $7,941,010,258.45, according to the state comptroller’s website.

From Higher Education Tribune

348,659 U.S. borrowers in default on student loans from 4-year schools

By Higher Education Tribune | 6 years ago

University of Phoenix in Tempe, Everest University in Tampa and Ashford University in San Francisco reported the largest share of borrowers from four-year institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Illini-less NCAA Tournament still features Illinois-bred stars

By LGIS News Service | Mar 30, 2018

Jevon Carter earned second-team All-America honors this week, yet another accolade for a point guard called "one of the best to ever hit the hardwood" for West Virginia University.

Watchdogs receive OEIG response to ethics complaint against Illinois Governor Rauner

By LGIS News Service | Mar 29, 2018

Edgar County Watchdogs received a confirmation letter on their ethics complaint pertaining to Governor Rauner’s alleged co-mingling of political activities with state resources.

'Inclusive curriculum' legislation aims to promote homosexuality in schools, Illinois Family Institute exec says

By Karen Kidd | Mar 29, 2018

The goal behind legislation introduced earlier this year to develop "inclusive curriculum" in Illinois schools to "portray the diversity of our society" isn't about all that, the director of an Illinois-based conservative family advocacy group said during a recent interview.

Campaign spending: AG candidate Harold raised $758,878 ahead of primary victory

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 29, 2018

Erika Harold and Gary Grasso each raised just $2 per vote cast for them in the attorney general primary race, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.

IL Rising - Is there a choice for conservative between Rauner and Pritzker

By LGIS News Service | Mar 28, 2018

Illinois Rising discusses what options are available to conservatives in the gubernatorial race between Rauner and Pritzker.

IL Rising - Could This Be Mike Madigan's Last Election?

By LGIS News Service | Mar 28, 2018

The Illinois Rising team discusses the probability of House Speaker Mike Madigan and his chances in the upcoming election.

IL Rising: Recapping The Governors' Race

By LGIS News Service | Mar 28, 2018

Recapping The Governors' Race

Hoiberg in position to see a fourth season with the Bulls

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 28, 2018

The oft-rocky Fred Hoiberg era appears poised for another season with the Chicago Bulls.

Davidsmeyer cautions public on IDOT construction

By Angela Underwood | Mar 28, 2018

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) is cautioning residents about upcoming Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) road work.

This week in Illinois history: April 9-16

By Robert Hadley | Mar 28, 2018

Engineering fraternity launches, first McDonald's franchise opens and historic flood shuts down the Loop this week in Illinois history.

From Higher Education Tribune

Princeton tops women's March Madness bracket with 90% graduation rate

By Higher Education Tribune | 6 years ago

Four-year graduation rates range widely at schools that sent teams to the NCAA women's basketball tournament, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.

25 most frugal counties in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 28, 2018

Tazewell, Christian and Clinton counties top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

BetterGov takes a look at what may be another plan to shift pension costs back to schools

By LGIS News Service | Mar 27, 2018

Gov. Bruce Rauner has proposed to shift state pension obligations for educators back to their employers, local school systems and universities.

Campaign spending: Rauner raised $75.5M ahead of primary victory

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 27, 2018

Gov. Bruce Rauner raised $215 per vote cast for him in the gubernatorial primary race last week compared to Rep. Jeanne Ives' $12 for vote, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.

Hewitt: Bolton knows everyone in the foreign policy set in Washington

By Hugh Hewitt | Mar 27, 2018

The Beltway establishment has reacted with horror to President Donald Trump’s appointment of John Bolton as national security adviser.

Reeder: Should marijuana policy in Illinois and nationally should be changed?

By Scott Reeder | Mar 27, 2018

A few years ago, I was sitting at grandmother’s bedside and she made a political admission that stunned me.

From Higher Education Tribune

Davidson College tops March Madness bracket with 91% graduation rate

By Higher Education Tribune | 6 years ago

Four-year graduation rates range widely at schools that sent teams to the NCAA men's basketball tournament, according to the National Center for Education Statistics..