Prairie State Wire

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 | 6 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 | 6 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.

State Report: Madigan backs 25 House candidates with $1.08M

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 21, 2018

Illinois House Speaker and Democratic Party Chief Michael Madigan gave $1.08 million to 25 state House candidates between July 15 and Aug. 15, state filings show.

Community Bankers Association says SB 3052 is detrimental to commercial construction

By Carrie Bradon | Aug 20, 2018

The Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI) believes Senate Bill 3052 will be a highly disruptive addition to the state's business scene.

Reeder: Just another cynical political ploy?

By Scott Reeder | Aug 19, 2018

Whose word is less reliable, a jailhouse snitch’s or Gov. Bruce Rauner’s?

HARTMANN: Missouri Underscores Need to Consolidate Victories

By Michael E. Hartmann | Aug 18, 2018

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From Lake County Gazette

Helene Walsh selected to succeed Sauer in Illinois House

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Helene Walsh, the wife of former congressman Joe Walsh, has been selected to replace Nick Sauer for the 51st District seat in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Property tax trouble?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 16, 2018

Have a story you’d like to share concerning your property tax bill?

Watchdogs - On the Free Press

By LGIS News Service | Aug 16, 2018

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Curbing Golden Parachutes: How the BetterGov Policy Team's Government Severance Pay Act became law

By LGIS News Service | Aug 14, 2018

Singed by Gov. Bruce Rauner and drafted by the Better Government Association, the Government Severance Pay Act limits the severances of government employees.