Prairie State Wire

House Republicans call for Madigan's resignation

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 4, 2019

With Springfield gripped by scandal and a series of federal corruption probes still playing out, a quartet of Republican state lawmakers recently joined forces in calling for the resignation of longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

Richard Sewell's nomination to position with the Health Facilities and Services Review Board withdrawn

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 4, 2019

Richard Sewell's nomination to be member of the Health Facilities and Services Review Board was withdrawn on Nov. 26, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

IEMA: Highlights Holiday Safety in December

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2019

Tips offered for shopping, travel, winter heating and more

IDNR: Register Now for 2020 Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2019

Annual Youth Hunt is January 19-20 in Fulton County

ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Five Appointments to Children and Family Services Advisory Council, Sports Facilities Authority

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2019

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

ILLINOIS EPA: Illinois EPA Refers Mayco Manufacturing (Mayco Industries) to Attorney General for Enforcement

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2019

Agency Cites Increased Lead Levels near Mayco

IDPH: It's Not Too Late To Get A Flu Shot

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2019

National Influenza Vaccination Week December 1-7, 2019

Co-chairing of Ethics and Lobbying Reform Commission by lawmaker/lobbyist Sims raises questions

By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 2, 2019

The irony of state Sen. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago) recently being named co-chair of the newly created Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform hasn’t gone unnoticed.

From Illinois Business Daily

These schools have the top 'on time' graduation rates in the U.S.

By Local Labs News Service | 4 years ago

Trenz Beauty Academy, Tri-County Beauty Academy and University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology have the best 'on time' graduation rates in the state, according to an analysis of federal data.

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 | 4 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).

From Illinois Business Daily

Illinois 4-year university tuitions jumped 61% over 15 years

By Illinois Business Daily reports | 4 years ago

Illinois four-year public university tuition and fees went from $8,797 in 2004-05 to $14,166 in 2019-20, the 20th largest increase among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, the College Board said in a new report.

From Illinois Business Daily

Illinois legislators make base salary of $65,836 per year

By Illinois Business Daily reports | 4 years ago

State lawmakers in Illinois now draw a base salary of $65,836 per year, in addition to travel outlays of 39 cents per mile, according to a recent study by the National Conference of State Legislatures.

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.

From Illinois Business Daily

These schools have the top 'on time' graduation rates in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | 4 years ago

CALC Institute of Technology, Cannella School of Hair Design-Chicago and Trenz Beauty Academy have the best 'on time' graduation rates in Illinois, according to an analysis of federal data.

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.