Prairie State Wire

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.

Reeder: Despite breast cancer, Mom's love is her legacy

By Scott Reeder | Oct 14, 2018

One good thing about Breast Cancer Awareness Month is it gets us thinking about what we can do.

Carafano: Will Nikki Haley lead again?

By James Jay Carafano | Oct 14, 2018

Nikki Haley's resignation as ambassador to the United Nations inevitably set off speculation about her plans, including a White House run in 2020. There’s no question she’d make a great foreign policy president, full stop. That said, the prospects of a President Haley has a lot more consequence for global geopolitics than American politics.

Illinois Chamber of Commerce endorses Erika Harold for attorney general

By Robert Hadley | Oct 11, 2018

Erika Harold, a Republican candidate for Illinois attorney general, was recently endorsed by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, marking the first time in nearly a century it has backed a candidate for that office.

Lawmakers face criticism over public school pension-spiking bill

By W.J. Kennedy | Oct 11, 2018

One of the state’s most respected fiscal watchdogs is warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for legislation in Springfield that would give new life to the practice of “pension spiking” for public school teachers.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Statement On Acute Flaccid Myelitis

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2018

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received recent reports from health care providers of nine sporadic, clinically diagnosed cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). IDPH is working with the health care providers to collect necessary information to send to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE: Releases ACA Exchange health care insurance rates for 2019

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2018

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) released its on-Exchange health care rate and plan analysis for Plan Year 2019, showing that rates have stabilized for the first time in recent years.

ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Illinois only state to get ‘A' grade for mental health parity in Kennedy-Satcher assessment

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2018

State earns perfect score 100/100; Tennessee second with 79/100 for a ‘C’