Prairie State Wire

Driver who struck and killed Corey Cottrell of Normal is in country illegally, ICE confirms

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 8, 2019

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed to Prairie State Wire that Jose Rodriguez, who struck and killed Corey Cottrell, 39, of Normal on June 22, is in the United States illegally. Border Patrol agents, in fact, issued the 27-year-old from Honduras an expedited removal order all the way back on April 17, 2013, according to a statement from ICE.

ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Urges Federal Agriculture Disaster Declaration

By Press release submission | Jul 5, 2019

Following Historic Flooding, Governor Writes Letter to USDA Secretary Perdue to Urge Declaration

Illinois family of hit-and-run victim Corey Cottrell fears driver, Jose Rodriguez, suspected of being in the US illegally, will flee country

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 5, 2019

The Cottrell family is praying for one small measure of relief from staggering grief: the prosecution of the man charged with running a red light in Bloomington on June 22 and killing 39-year-old Corey Cottrell of Normal.

From NW Illinois News

Rep. Chesney: new taxes won't solve Illinois' key problems

By Tomas Kassahun | 5 years ago

Illinois State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has expressed concerns about the state’s new increased taxes.

ISRA alerts members about 'anti-gun nature' of Bloomberg organization's event coming to Marion

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 5, 2019

Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard A. Pearson recently shared a bulletin with members alerting them to be on the lookout for anti-gun, anti-Second Amendment groups funded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg that will be misrepresenting themselves as organizations promoting community safety.

From Kane County Reporter

Skillicorn files bill to 'end the war on fireworks'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) wants to see Independence Day become a time when locals are allowed to take full advantage of more of their liberties.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES: State Takes Action to Make Vaccines More Easily Available for Low-Income Children

By Press release submission | Jul 4, 2019

Vaccines to be provided for Children’s Health Insurance Plan and Vaccines For Children

ILLINOIS BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION: IBHE and Nursing Workforce Center Recognize 2019 Nurse Educator Fellows

By Press release submission | Jul 3, 2019

Pursuing doctorate degrees, research on heart attacks in women, the Certified Nurse Educator exam, and more. These are examples of how nurse educators in Illinois are using fellowship dollars.

Illinois GOP Chairman Schneider thinks first Democratic debate bodes well for Trump in 2020

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 2, 2019

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider has declared a clear-cut winner in the first Democratic presidential debate in which 20 candidates lobbied for support from the nation's voters ahead of the 2020 election.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Correction: Pathogen That Causes Sudden Oak Death Found in Illinois

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2019

The pathogen which causes Sudden Oak Death, a plant disease that has killed large tracts of oaks and affected many native plant species in California, Oregon, and Europe, has been found in Illinois.

Illinois Policy Institute's July forecast: Continued tax hikes and costly conditions on the roads

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 2, 2019

Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) estimates that the $45 billion infrastructure plan Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed into law will mean hundreds of dollars more in annual car costs for most Illinois motorists by virtue of the state’s gas tax doubling to 38 cents, and vehicle registration fees jumping to $148 as of July 1.

Department of Central Management Services violated code by swapping leases, OEIG finds

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 2, 2019

An investigation by the Illinois Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG) has found that the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) recently violated procurement code in awarding at least two leases.

Needle exchange legislation before Pritzker will litter streets, playgrounds with dirty needles, reports show

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 2, 2019

Dirty needles littering Illinois sidewalks and playgrounds will almost certainly be one of the side effects of legislation establishing a statewide needle exchange program for intravenous drug users, news reports of exchange programs in other states show.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: IDNR Public Access Program Adds More Archery Deer Hunting Sites

By Press release submission | Jul 1, 2019

IRAP Deer Hunting Application Deadline is August 23