Prairie State Wire

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: October Edition of Common Ground from IL Dept. of Agriculture

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2018

The Illinois Department of Agriculture released its October edition of Common Ground, a new monthly e-newsletter from IDOA. Open the attachment below to view the October 2018 edition of Common Ground.

Jim Dodge: Overtaxed voters need relief

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 24, 2018

Jim Dodge points to Springfield’s history of budget woes as being a classic example of what insanity can truly look like.

Communist Party USA “involved” in Sean Casten bid to unseat Peter Roskam in the 6th

By W.J. Kennedy | Oct 23, 2018

An election guide posted on the Communist Party USA’s (CPUSA) website said that the party is “deploying its resources” to unseat U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.), as part of a larger effort to flip 24 Republican seats the Democrats need to capture control of the House.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: See your idea in lights and improve safety on Illinois roads

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2018

New IDOT contest asks public to submit ideas for electronic signs

Suburban Democrats won't buck Illinois' statewide property tax hike proposal

By Robert Hadley | Oct 23, 2018

While Republicans have slammed a statewide property tax plan that could add thousands to Illinois homeowners’ property taxes, suburban Democrats have opted not to criticize the idea..

ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Nominees sought for Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission

By Press release submission | Oct 22, 2018

Illinoisans with an interest in history in general — and the Mother Road in particular — are encouraged to nominate themselves for open seats on the recently created Route 66 Centennial Commission.

CEI: Trump’s Trade War Isn’t Working Because Tariffs Hurt Americans

By Iain Murray & Ryan Young | Oct 21, 2018

The Trump administration recently announced a trade agreement that will replace the 24-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

REEDER: Now that I’m a grownup, I am once again attending parent/teacher conferences

By Scott Reeder | Oct 21, 2018

I found myself sitting on a chair much too small and addressing individuals younger than myself as “mister” or “missus.”

Illinois State Rifle Association endorses Gov. Bruce Rauner

By Chandra Lye | Oct 21, 2018

The organization's executive director stated that J.B. Pritzker would be a disaster for gun owners.

ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY: Illinois Residents Join Millions in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency teamed up with the St. Louis Cardinals, to educate southern Illinois students about the importance of earthquake preparedness.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Raw Chicken

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting five cases of multi-drug resistant Salmonella infantis illness.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION: Mortgage Loan Originator Disciplined by State Regulator

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2018

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation ("IDFPR") Division of Banking ("DOB") recently issued an order revoking the Mortgage Loan Originator License for Chris R. Schaller, NMLS ID 233271, IL License Number 031.27442.

ILLINOIS GOVERNOR BRUCE RAUNER: Announces $1.5 million in Recreational Trails Program grants

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2018

Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced nearly $1.6 million dollars has been awarded for recreational trail development projects in 11 Illinois communities, helping them meet the growing demand for improved trails and outdoor recreation facilities.

REEDER: Illinois politicians have gone to prison for dumber things

By Scott Reeder | Oct 17, 2018

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Ad describes State Rep. Moylan’s “Million Dollar Lie”

By Robert Hadley | Oct 16, 2018

Rep. Martin Moylan (D-Des Plaines) has lied to constituents about his political loyalties, according to a 30-second TV ad.

Illinois Democrats falsely attack character of suburban Republicans, ad claims

By Robert Hadley | Oct 16, 2018

A recent ad from Liberty Principles PAC alleges that Democrats funded by Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan have made a number of false accusations against their Republican challengers.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Illinois Planned Parenthood spends $600K to oust taxpayer-funded abortion opponents from state legislature

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The political arm of Illinois’ largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, has already spent nearly $600,000 this year across 24 competitive state House and Senate races, according to filings with the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Jim Dodge: Unions counting on Madigan to make things alright for them

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 16, 2018

Jim Dodge views next month’s general election as a vote on the future of Illinois.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Nearly 15,000 AmeriCorps and Senior Corps Members Honored

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2018

Governor Bruce Rauner is declaring October 17, 2018 National Service Opening Day. Almost 1,000 Illinoisans will pledge their continuing commitment to help their communities at the 24th Annual Illinois' National Service Opening Day event on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

7.8 percent of borrowers default on student loans in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire reports | Oct 15, 2018

East-West University in Chicago, Northwestern College in Bridgeview and American Intercontinental University in Schaumburg were among four-year schools in Illinois to report the highest rates of borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 and defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Education.