Prairie State Wire

Insurance reform expert Tucker warns House GOP there is more to MCO tax than meets the eye

By John Suayan | May 24, 2019

A renowned expert on health insurance and public policy stands opposed to an insurance tax that would generate hundreds of millions of dollars to be allocated for Medicaid to obtain matching federal funds.

Madigan 'bullying' income tax increase through legislative process

By W.J. Kennedy | May 24, 2019

House Speaker Michael Madigan used his absolute power over the legislative process to move legislation to the floor on Friday that exchanges Illinois’ constitutionally mandated flat income tax with a progressive tax.

Knorr condemns Planned Parenthood's tactics

By Glenn Minnis | May 24, 2019

As disgusted as she was to hear the news that students at an Oak Park middle school will be raising funds for Planned Parenthood as part of an eighth-grade school project, Mary Kate Knorr admits she's not entirely surprised either.

Students for Life staffer shocked at lengths Planned Parenthood will go to find support

By Glenn Minnis | May 24, 2019

Matt Lamb does not try to hide his concern nor his outrage over Planned Parenthood’s often questionable methods of building support.

ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY: State Officials Urge Illinoisans to have Multiple Ways to Receive Emergency Alerts and Warnings

By Press release submission | May 24, 2019

Holiday weekend forecast brings increased risk for severe weather and flash flooding throughout Illinois

Scheidler denounces eighth-grade project that includes raising money for Planned Parenthood

By Glenn Minnis | May 24, 2019

Eric Scheidler plans to do everything he can to oppose a movement he fears is gaining steam.

From Kendall County Times

Pritzker to receive Rep. Wheeler's bipartisan bill on removing statute of limitations on sex crimes

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Republican state Rep. Keith Wheeler's (Oswego) bill that would remove the statute of limitations on prosecuting sexual assault crimes is near the finish line.

From Illinois Business Daily

Analysis: Kendall County posts 21st highest foreclosure rate in first quarter

By Illinois Business Daily reports | 5 years ago

One in 312 properties in Kendall County started the foreclosure process during the first quarter of the year -- the 21st highest foreclosure rate among metropolitan statistical areas nationwide, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY: Illinois Agencies Support Point of Use Filters to Reduce Lead Exposure

By Press release submission | May 23, 2019

Filters Offer Short-Term Strategy to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water

House committee advances work licensing bill

By Kyla Asbury | May 22, 2019

A bill that removes citizenship requirements for licensing for several professions will be favorably reported to the House after it went through the House Executive Committee last week.

Surge of pro-life support shows awareness that abortion bills are 'anti-woman,' ICE-PAC says

By Karen Kidd | May 22, 2019

Thousands of signatures from Illinoisans opposed to a pair of controversial abortion bills are the result of more women understanding that the so-called "right" to terminate pregnancies is not good for them, according to one prominent pro-life advocate.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: ICF Accepting Nominations for Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame

By Press release submission | May 22, 2019

Deadline to submit nominations is June 30

Fate of bills in GA's final days of regular session rests with Madigan, Will County GOP says

By Karen Kidd | May 21, 2019

As Illinois state General Assembly enters the final, hectic days of the current session, what gets done will depend on the whim of longtime, powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), according to a Will County Republican statement.

Wirepoints predicts Pritzker's tax plan will only drag Illinois' real estate market down further

By Glenn Minnis | May 21, 2019

Illinois home values continue to lag, with recent data showing they remain 12 percent below pre-Great Recession peak levels.

$0.59 per homeowner in Burbank, $7.34 in Rantoul. New Illinois state program delivers 'property tax relief' to top-taxed homeowners

By LGIS News Service | May 21, 2019

For the state’s most highly taxed homeowners, it isn’t nothing. But it’s close.

Lori Yokoyama's nomination to position with the Lottery Control Board withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2019

Lori Yokoyama's nomination to be member of the Lottery Control Board was withdrawn on May 20, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Benjamin Reyes nominated to Illinois Racing Board

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2019

Benjamin Reyes was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Illinois Racing Board on Monday, May 20, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Stephen Friedman's nomination to position with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2019

Stephen Friedman's nomination to be arbitrator of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission was withdrawn on May 20, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Nimish Jani's nomination to position with the Lottery Control Board withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2019

Nimish Jani's nomination to be a member of the Lottery Control Board was withdrawn on May 20, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Harold Mays nominated to Department of the Lottery

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2019

Harold Mays was nominated in the Senate to be director of the Department of the Lottery on Monday, May 20, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.