Prairie State Wire

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: IDNR Seeking Applicants for Illinois Conservation Police Positions

By Press release submission | Apr 30, 2019

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking applicants for the position of Conservation Police Officer Trainee.

Former Rep. Ives calls former GOP chair Brady “a traitor” for donating to ultra liberal Dick Durbin’s campaign

By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 29, 2019

Former GOP Chairman Pat Brady delivered yet another sucker punch to his own party by donating to far-left Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, former State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) told Prairie State Wire.

From Illinois Business Daily

Analysis: Which college outdoor track program grossed the most in the U.S.

By Local Labs News Service | 5 years ago

Judson University, Robert Morris University Illinois and Trinity Christian College top the list of highest grossing college outdoor track programs nationwide in 2016

Bryant opposes Pathway to Community Program

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 27, 2019

Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) spoke in opposition of a bill that would allow prisoners ages 50 years and older who have already completed 30 years in prison to enter a program similar to work release.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES: Andrew "A.J." Freund Timeline

By Press release submission | Apr 27, 2019

The Department of Children and Family Services would like to provide a clear timeline of its involvement with the family of Andrew "A.J." Freund, whose body was recovered by law enforcement on April 24, 2019.

Jung Choe's nomination to position with the Illinois Pollution Control Board withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2019

Jung Choe's nomination to be a member of the Illinois Pollution Control Board was withdrawn on April 26, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

From Illinois Business Daily

Analysis: State and local tax burden in Illinois s the highest in U.S.

By Illinois Business Daily reports | 5 years ago

On a scale of lowest to highest, the state and local effective tax rate for Illinois ranks 51st in the nation, according to a new WalletHub.com study of tax burdens imposed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Correctional officer training standards have reached an embarrassing low, IDOC official says

By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 26, 2019

A high-ranking official with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) said that the training and fitness standards for correctional officer trainees have plummeted so far under IDOC Director John Baldwin that he fears for the safety of the guards and inmates in the state’s 35 prisons.

ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Announces Application Deadline for the Hardest Hit Program

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2019

Homeowners have less than one week to apply for $35,000 in mortgage payment assistance before the program closes on April 30

Ideas Illinois Chairman Baise believes Pritzker probe should flush any chance of a new tax hike

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 26, 2019

In the wake of reports that Gov. J.B. Pritzker and at least two members of his family are under federal review for steps they took to assure themselves a property tax break, Ideas Illinois chairman Greg Baise said he does not see how the Democratic governor can continue his efforts to implement a tax hike.

Federal probe into Pritzker's 'scheme to defraud' could land him in unfortunate company, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 26, 2019

With news that he is now under federal review, newly elected Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker finds himself in dubious company.

Maria Bocanegra's nomination to position with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2019

Maria Bocanegra's nomination to be an arbitrator with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission was withdrawn on April 25, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

From Illinois Business Daily

Analysis: Illinois ranks 20th highest on state cigarette taxes

By Illinois Business Daily reports | 5 years ago

The state cigarette taxes charged in Illinois ranked 20th in the nation, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on 2016 data.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Illinois State Inspected Establishment (M785IL) Schneider's Quality Meats Recalls Multiple Products due to Sodium Nitrite Levels in Excess of Regulatory Limit

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2019

Schneider's Quality Meats., a Waterloo IL., establishment, (Monroe County) is recalling an undetermined amount of various cooked meat products produced exclusively for retail use due to sodium nitrite levels in excess of the regulatory limit, the Illinois Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Meat and Poultry Inspection (BMPI) announced.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Gov. Pritzker Announces Safe Routes to School Grants

By Press release submission | Apr 24, 2019

IDOT program promotes local projects that encourage biking, walking

Pritzker changes his tune on district maps, but to the Republican Party it is the same, tired old song

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 24, 2019

Newly elected Gov. J.B. Pritzker appears to be backtracking on his campaign promise to veto any unfairly drawn legislative map.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: IDPH Acts to Increase Vaccination Rates in Illinois

By Press release submission | Apr 23, 2019

Department Announces Steps to Increase Accessibility of Vaccines and Expand Outreach and Education Efforts

Conservative GOPer asks for help in former State Rep. Bob Winchester’s battle against the ILGOP

By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 23, 2019

A Republican State Central Committee member is appealing to conservative Republicans statewide to donate to former State Rep. Bob Winchester’s (R-Rosiclare) nearly year-long legal battle to have him declared the rightful victor in the race for Central Committee in the 15th Congressional district.

ISRA chief Pearson tells members to stay alert

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 22, 2019

With the Illinois General Assembly now on recess and less than a full-month of legislative days remaining, Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard Pearson has warned members to be on high alert.

Ives laments House Democrats' priorities

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 21, 2019

Former Republican state representative Jeanne Ives of Wheaton thinks Democratic leaders in Springfield have completely lost sight of their priorities.