Prairie State Wire

Which political committee spent the most across Illinois during week ending Jan. 7?

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 8, 2023

Friends of Don Harmon for State Senate was the biggest spender the week before.

347 people in 45-64 age group in Illinois are estimated to have died during week ending January 7

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 8, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 347 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending January 7.

70 Hispanic people in Illinois passed away in week ending Dec. 24, 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 8, 2023

There were 70 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending Dec. 24, 2022, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDC estimates 90 people in 25-44 age group in Illinois died during week ending January 7

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 7, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 90 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending January 7.

Illinois finishes 3rd worst in new state-by-state domestic migration study

By Michael Carroll | Jan 6, 2023

Illinois’ population dropped by 104,437 from 2021 to 2022, a reduction of 0.82%, according to a study from the website Wirepoints that is based on new data released this month by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Miletich: ‘Dobbs Decision Working Group is highlighting their plan to protect abortion and gender-affirming health care’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jan 6, 2023

The Dobbs Decision Working Group, made of Illinois lawmakers, has passed the Illinois House and awaits action in the Senate.

Moore: SB5188 ‘would mandate age-appropriate sex education for all age levels’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jan 6, 2023

Illinois lawmakers have snuck into debate on a controversial bill that would mandate sexual education statewide.

From East Central Reporter

Bailey: Durkin should declare himself a Democrat

By East Central Reporter Report | 2 years ago

State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) called out State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) for voting with Democrats to pass sweeping gun control legislation in the House.

Illinois bait & switch: Telehealth athletic trainers bill becomes wind & solar energy bill which strips county zoning powers

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Jan 6, 2023

Edgar County Watchdogs, Edgar County Watchdogs of Edgar County Watchdogs, Edgar County Watchdogs said Illinois Bait & Switch: Telehealth athletic trainers bill becomes wind & solar energy bill which strips county zoning powers on Jan 6th.

Illinois bait & switch: Amusement ride safety bill becomes gun ban bill

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Jan 6, 2023

Edgar County Watchdogs, Edgar County Watchdogs of Edgar County Watchdogs, Edgar County Watchdogs said Illinois bait & switch: Amusement ride safety bill becomes gun ban bill on Jan 6th.

Illinois's miscellaneous tax revenues up 14.1% in Q4 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 6, 2023

Illinois collected $178 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the fourth quarter of 2022, a 14.1% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

ILFOP Corrections Lodge: ‘The Illinois FOP stands strongly OPPOSED to this bill’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jan 6, 2023

The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Corrections Lodge 263 is opposed to sweeping gun control legislation included in HB5855, the Protect Illinois Communities Act.

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Advisory Committee met Sept. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 6, 2023

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Advisory Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 13

Higher individual income tax revenue in Illinois as of Q4 2022 compared to Q4 2021

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 5, 2023

The fourth quarter of 2022 brought in $4.8 billion in individual income tax revenue for Illinois, a 6.8% increase from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

In-state students at Southeastern Illinois College paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 5, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Southeastern Illinois College, in Harrisburg, were $6,240 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Illinois: 23 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending December 17

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 5, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 23 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending December 17.

In-state students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 5, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, in Champaign, were $15,714 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Gun rights group fundraising for litigation over HB5855: ‘Lawsuits will follow almost immediately’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jan 5, 2023

Gunrights4Illinois is urging its supporters to donate toward the legal fight against gun control legislation HB5855.

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Advisory Committee met Nov. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 5, 2023

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Child Support Advisory Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 15

Tuition and fees at Shawnee Community College for in-state students among the lowest in Illinois in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 4, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Shawnee Community College, in Ullin, were $6,750 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.