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ISRA director Pearson: Gun rights need care in 2021

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 31, 2020

Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard Pearson wants gun rights to be at the forefront in 2021.

Breen fumes at governor's latest mandates: 'Small business has been left to die under Pritzker'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 31, 2020

Conservative activist Peter Breen argues Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s approach to controlling the COVID-19 pandemic was always doomed to fail.

Curran criticizes governor's handling of COVID-19 crisis: 'The way we’ve closed the state is really a tragedy'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 31, 2020

Former Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mark Curran is convinced Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has come to be a central part of the problem.

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IDOL: Illinois Department of Labor Issues Minimum Wage Hike Reminder

By Press release submission | Dec 31, 2020

Minimum Wage Increases to $11 an hour New Year’s Day

Pritzker advisor, Dr. Emily Landon gets vaccine

By Prairie State Wire reports | Dec 30, 2020

A COVID-19 advisor to the Pritzker administration received a vaccine today.

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IDOT: Rebuilding Illinois: Multiple projects tackled in 2020

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2020

Investment in Springfield area made possible by Gov. Pritzker’s historic capital program

Illinois restaurant owners risk fines to keep doors open

By Prairie State Wire reports | Dec 29, 2020

A number of restaurants in Illinois are choosing to defy COVID-19 policies to restrict their operations.

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IEMA: January is ‘Radon Action Month' in Illinois

By Press release submission | Dec 29, 2020

IEMA, American Lung Association Encourages Home Radon Testing

Curran criticizes governor's latest restrictions: 'People are really losing everything'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 27, 2020

Former Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mark Curran argues Gov. J.B. Pritzker should have seen the rebellion he now faces over his COVID-19 pandemic handling coming.

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IDES: Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Metro Areas Across the State

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2020

The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas in November, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

Duckworth goes to head of line for vaccine

By Prairie State Wire reports | Dec 24, 2020

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) was one of six members of Illinois’ Congressional delegation who were allowed to be vaccinated before the rest of the population.

Cresco Labs, Mom Project, VillageMD top list of top-performing Chicago startups

By LGIS News Service | Dec 24, 2020

Cresco Labs, The Mom Project and VillageMD finished at the top of a new ranking of the fastest-growing startup companies in the Chicago area, according to the data-analysis company Growjo.com.

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IDOA: Announces Dicamba Decision for 2021 Growing Season

By Press release submission | Dec 24, 2020

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has registered the following Dicamba products for the use on soybeans for the 2021 growing season: XtendiMax with Vapor Grip Technology, Engenia Herbicide, and Tavium Plus Vapor Grip Technology.

Illinois sees decline in population in 93 of 102 counties

By Prairie State Wire reports | Dec 23, 2020

Illinois’ population has dropped drastically since 2010, with 93 of its 102 counties losing citizens.

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IDOT: Williamsville overpass opens today

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2020

Project on Chicago-St. Louis rail corridor improves safety, quality of life

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IDOT: A holiday tradition: Pledge to buckle up and drive sober

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2020

IDOT partners with law enforcement to keep roads safe if you must travel

ISRA announces FOID hearing rescheduled

By Prairie State Wire reports | Dec 22, 2020

A federal judge has delayed the hearing for an injunction filed last week by the ISRA in an attempt to force the Illinois State Police to adhere to a law that requires Firearm Owner Identification Cards (FOID cards) to be issued within the 30-day period.