Prairie State Wire

Manufacturing advocates, legislators push funding for career training as worker shortage looms

By Robert Hadley | Apr 3, 2019

While lawmakers and industry experts agree that legislation is needed to drive interest in Illinois manufacturing careers, the impact of the governor’s progressive-tax proposal on the state’s economy stands to threaten whatever forward momentum can be achieved.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY: Governor Pritzker Proclaims April as Innovation and Technology (IT) Month in Illinois

By Press release submission | Apr 3, 2019

Ron Guerrier begins leadership role as state CIO and Secretary of Innovation and Technology

ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY: IEMA Highlights Recovery Preparedness Month

By Press release submission | Apr 2, 2019

IEMA outlines five steps to help residents recover any disaster

Chimaobi Enyia's nomination to position with the Illinois Liquor Control Commission withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 2, 2019

Chimaobi Enyia's nomination to be the executive director of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission was withdrawn on April 1, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Drug Affordability and Accessibility Committee hears arguments on prescription drug-pricing bills

By Rich Peters | Apr 1, 2019

Illinois House leaders held a Drug Affordability and Accessibility Committee hearing last week to discuss a package of four pending bills that could change the landscape of prescription drug pricing throughout the state.