Prairie State Wire

Illinois Policy Institute says state would benefit from 'cooling-off' legislation aimed at lobbying reform

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 30, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Heather Steans (D-Chicago) has proposed a bill that would require a two-year “cooling-off” period before anyone can go from being a state lawmaker to lobbying the state.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives vows to assert her contempt for political corruption at the national level

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is vowing to continue to be a thorn in the side of longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

Illinois GOP calls for 'Democratic leaders to speak up' in light of new missteps by a Madigan associate

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 27, 2019

The Illinois Republican Party is wondering how much longer longtime Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) can feign ignorance with the strong scent of corruption swirling all around him.

Peter Neumer nominated to Illinois Department of Human Services

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 27, 2019

Peter Neumer was nominated in the Senate to be inspector general of the Illinois Department of Human Services on Thursday, Nov. 21, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Daniel Dyslin's nomination to position with the Illinois Department of Human Services withdrawn

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 27, 2019

Daniel Dyslin's nomination to be inspector general of the Illinois Department of Human Services was withdrawn on Nov. 18, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Experts debate Illinois' progressive tax proposal

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 24, 2019

Two Illinois tax experts took part in a debate last week at the Union League Club in Chicago to discuss the progressive tax proposal that will be on the ballot in 2020.

HOUSE GOP CAUCUS: Our work is not done

By Illinois House Republicans | Nov 24, 2019

With public corruption scandals at never-before seen levels in Illinois, lawmakers had an opportunity during the Fall Veto Session to enact meaningful ethics reforms to address glaring instances of public abuse of power.

House Republicans dismayed by lack of progress on ethics reform

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 23, 2019

Following a spate of corruption charges and ongoing investigations revolving around Democratic state lawmakers, several House Republicans publicly voiced their concerns before the end of the veto session last week about the urgent need for ethics reform to restore Illinoisans' trust in the General Assembly.

ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Nine Appointments to State Boards and Commissions

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2019

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration

From McHenry Times

Only one side of the aisle showing a sense of urgency on ethics reform, McConchie, Butler say

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) recently held a press conference to stress the urgency of ethics reform in a state government that seems to have misplaced its moral compass.

Chicago GOP Chairman Cleveland on Senate President Cullerton's departure: 'Good riddance'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 21, 2019

Chicago Republican Party Chairman Chris Cleveland is shedding no tears over the upcoming departure of longtime Illinois State Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago).

IDHS: Pritzker Administration Partners with Illinois Primary Health Association on 2020 Census Outreach Efforts

By Press release submission | Nov 21, 2019

All 102 counties now represented by Illinois 2020 Census organizers

ILGOP launches website to expose state Democrats' 'criminal enterprise'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 20, 2019

The Illinois Republican Party has launched a website aimed at exposing “the epidemic of Democratic corruption” across the state.

Frank Soto nominated to Workers' Compensation Commission

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 20, 2019

Frank Soto was nominated in the Senate to be arbitrator of the Workers' Compensation Commission on Monday, Oct. 28, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

IDPH: Williamsfield Declared 2019 Governor's Hometown Awards Cup Winner

By Press release submission | Nov 20, 2019

On November 14, 2019, the Serve Illinois Commission (Commission) announced the Williamsfield "Playground Barn-Raising Project" as the 2019 Governor's Hometown Awards Cup Winner.

IDOA: Nature's Grace and Wellness, Llc Approved for Adult-use Growing

By Press release submission | Nov 19, 2019

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has approved another cultivation center that can grow cannabis for adult-use purposes in advance of adult-use cannabis becoming legal on January 1, 2020.

'Terrible verdict' in Planned Parenthood undercover video case sets up promising appeal, pro-life attorneys say

By W.J. Kennedy | Nov 18, 2019

Attorneys with the pro-life legal group, the Thomas More Society, said that the “terrible verdict” on Friday in the federal racketeering (RICO) case brought by Planned Parenthood in California against David Daleiden and other undercover reporters is nonetheless a sign of a promising appeal, if not a potentially drawn out one.

IHDA: Pritzker Administration Announces Community Revitalization Grant Recipients

By Press release submission | Nov 18, 2019

IHDA provides over $600,000 to downstate, southern IL communities

IDOC: Revises Publication Review Policy to Increase Access to Educational Materials

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2019

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is implementing a new procedure for reviewing publications entering its correctional facilities.

IDPH: 2019 Governor's Hometown Awards

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2019

Ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion November 14, 2019