Prairie State Wire

Pearson on HB 5471: ‘An unconstitutional law is in effect in Illinois now’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jan 13, 2023

The Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) is vowing to fight back against the state’s gun ban enacted when Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed HB 5471.

7.9% of fully vaccinated Illinoisans are 12-17

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 13, 2023

7.9 percent of fully vaccinated Illinoisans are 12-17, with 8,696,700 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered in the state overall as of Jan. 10, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Nov. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 13, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Tuesday, Nov. 1

Veterans Assistance Act amendment passes both houses

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Jan 12, 2023

HB2369, which amends the Illinois Military Veterans Assistance Act has passed both Houses with Senate Amendment 1.

Week of January 7: 27 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 12, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 27 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending January 7.

Illinois Gaming Board met Oct. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 12, 2023

Illinois Gaming Board met Thursday, Oct. 27

Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission Executive Committee met Jan. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 12, 2023

Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission Executive Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 10

Week ending January 7 could be deadliest for people age 85 and older in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 11, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 788 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending January 7.

Illinois Department of Human Services Adult Use Cannabis Health Advisory Committee met Dec. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 11, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Adult Use Cannabis Health Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 28

Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission Planning & Grants Committee met Jan. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 11, 2023

Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission Planning & Grants Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 10

ISRA: ‘Challenge accepted. The Illinois State Rifle Association will see the State of Illinois in court’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jan 10, 2023

The Illinois State Rifle Association vowed to see the State of Illinois in court hours before Gov. J.B. Pritzker's was expected to sign into law an expansive gun ban.

From East Central Reporter

Bailey: ‘Watch JB commit tyranny when he signs the unconstitutional gun grab’

By East Central Reporter Report | 2 years ago

State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is blunt in his feelings about Gov. J.B. Prizker’s planned signing of the most expansive gun control legislation in the nation.

Illinois: 649 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died during week ending January 7

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 10, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 649 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending January 7.

Awake Illinois: ‘Glad to see this push back against Groomer Bill 5188’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jan 10, 2023

Parents advocacy group Awake Illinois is pushing back against a mandatory sexual education bill.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Illinois during week ending Dec. 24, 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 10, 2023

Illinois's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 24, 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Three Second Lieutenants Commissioned at WIU

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2023

Three Western Illinois University Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army Friday, Dec. 16, during Commencement weekend.

ESL students carol at Kewanee nursing homes

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2023

English as a Second Language students from the Black Hawk College Community Education Center in Kewanee spread Christmas cheer this holiday season by caroling at Royal Oaks Care Center and Kewanee Care Home.

Icestravaganza 2023 on Friday Jan 13, 2023 Sunday Jan 15

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2023

Family-friendly fun, outdoor winter event

Write a 2023 Business Plan for your Wabash County Business

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2023

National Write a Business Plan Month takes place in December!

Extension, 4-H strengthen central Illinois community engagement with new county director

By Press release submission | Jan 10, 2023

After years of working with Central Illinois youth changing lives for the better, Jamie Boas will assume a new leadership role as the new County Director for University of Illinois Extension in DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt counties.