Prairie State Wire

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Launches Targeted Vaccination Effort To Help Prevent Outbreaks

By Press release submission | Sep 7, 2018

Hepatitis A outbreaks reported in neighboring states

ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Rauner dedicates section of I-74 to Trooper Ryan Albin

By Press release submission | Sep 7, 2018

ISP canine officer died in 2017 construction zone accident

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: I-55, Lake Shore Drive reconstruction competing for America’s top transportation project

By Press release submission | Sep 7, 2018

Online competition would net $10,000 for Special Olympics

Lou Lang case shows little recourse exists for those who claim sexual harassment by lawmakers

By W.J. Kennedy | Sep 7, 2018

“I have been vindicated and the matter is now closed,” state Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) said in a statement issued on Sept. 5 after an investigation cleared him of harassment allegations.

From Chicago City Wire

Madigan funding ensures key votes, Illinois Policy Institute reports

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan has provided a combined $15 million in funding to dozens of state representatives currently holding office, the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) reports.

Dodge calls for candid discussion about state's financial issues

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 4, 2018

Jim Dodge is thrilled to see his prediction about a recent Supreme Court decision putting the power back in the hands of the people is coming to fruition.

Dodge calls out Springfield incompetence as Moody's reports unfunded pension growth in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 4, 2018

Jim Dodge sees Illinois’ growing pension debt crisis as a grand indictment against the way lawmakers in Springfield do business.

State debt remains unchanged at $7.5 billion

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 3, 2018

Illinois’ unpaid vendor debt remained virtually unchanged during the week ending Aug. 30, landing at $7,539,212,130.56, the Illinois Comptroller’s website states.

Pro-economic liberty group launches campaign against soaring Illinois property taxes

By Karen Kidd | Sep 2, 2018

Supporting a proposal to cut Illinois property taxes in half and a slate of political candidates who would help make that happen is part of Liberty Principles PAC's recently announced "Save Your Home" campaign.

2019 Illinois Teacher of the Year finalists announced

By Asia Mayfield | Sep 2, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recently listed the 10 finalists for Illinois Teacher of the Year.

Skillicorn calls for pension plan review after employee suspension for misconduct

By Asia Mayfield | Sep 1, 2018

Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is calling for a review of all Illinois pension plans that Timothy Sharpe oversaw after the American Academy of Actuaries suspended the government employee’s membership for two years.

Former state school employee Patterson paid in $26K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $311K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2018

Former state school employee Reginald Patterson, who retired in August 2018, saved $25,540 toward a pension over 5 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Dodge points to survey as proof Democratic policies hamper Illinois business climate

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 31, 2018

Jim Dodge insists the findings of a new national survey that brands Illinois as “least accommodating to small businesses” reaffirms what he regularly hears from voters.

ILLINOIS REPRESENTATIVE PETER BREEN (R-48TH): More than 100 Residents Attend Rep. Peter Breen’s Property Tax Seminar in Glen Ellyn

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2018

This week, more than 100 taxpayers from the 48th Legislative House District attended a free property tax forum in Glen Ellyn sponsored by State Representative Peter Breen (R-Lombard).

ILLINOIS WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION: Governor Rauner Announces Arbitrator Reappointments

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2018

​Governor Rauner reappointed Arbitrators for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

STATE OF ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY: Gov. Rauner launches the Driving a Cleaner Illinois program

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2018

Illinois EPA finalizes Volkswagen Beneficiary Mitigation Plan; First round of funding to use $20 million to improve air quality

ILLINOIS STATE COMPTROLLER SUSANA A. MENDOZA: Governor Rauner signs Comptroller Mendoza's entire Legislative Agenda

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2018

Governor Rauner has signed all five of Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza’s bills, the last two coming late Friday.

ATTORNEY GENERAL LISA MADIGAN: Condemns Secretary Devo's plans to rescind critical School Discipline Guidance

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2018

Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced she joined a multistate coalition condemning the U.S. Department of Education and Secretary Betsy DeVos for plans to rescind critical school discipline guidance meant to protect students of color, students with disabilities, boys, and LGBTQ youth that are overrepresented in school discipline statistics.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES: The 2018 Celeste Peña Community Service Award

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2018

We have the honor to announce the opening of the nomination process for the Celeste Peña Community Service Award for 2018.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Moves To Lower Action Level For Lead In Blood

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2018

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) moves to lower the level at which public health interventions are initiated for children with blood lead levels from 10 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL) to 5 µg/dL.