Prairie State Wire

The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Madison County is set to commemorate the 221st anniversary of the explorers' arrival at their Illinois winter encampment.

Dr. Adina Hoover honored with Thomas Lay Burroughs Award by ISBE

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has recognized Dr. Adina Hoover, president of the Westmont Community Unit School District 201 Board, with the prestigious 2024 Thomas Lay Burroughs Award.

Will County opens new DBE Resource Center to aid minority-owned businesses

A new resource center for the Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program has opened in Will County.

Vandalia Statehouse hosts annual Christmas open house with candlelight tours

The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site, known as the oldest surviving capitol building in Illinois, will open its doors for candlelight tours on Saturday, December 14.

USDA declares disaster designation for Fulton County after July derecho

USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack has declared Fulton County, Illinois, a disaster area following the derecho that occurred from July 15 to July 18, 2024.

Who contributed the most in Illinois during week ending Oct. 5?

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Oct. 5 found here.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois as of week ending Nov. 23

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois as of week ending Nov. 23.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council met Oct. 17

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council met Thursday, Oct. 17

Illinois State Board of Education met Oct. 16

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 16

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Nov. 21

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Thursday, Nov. 21

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Nov. 21

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Thursday, Nov. 21

Illinois State Board of Education met Nov. 21

Illinois State Board of Education met Thursday, Nov. 21

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, CWAC High End - Residential & ILO/TLP Subcommittee met Nov. 20

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, CWAC High End - Residential & ILO/TLP Subcommittee met Wednesday, Nov. 20

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Nov. 20

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, Nov. 20

Illinois Department of Human Services Board of Commissioners met Nov. 20

Illinois Department of Human Services Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, Nov. 20

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met Nov. 19

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met Tuesday, Nov. 19

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, CWAC D&I Subcommittee met Nov. 19

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, CWAC D&I Subcommittee met Tuesday, Nov. 19

Stanley J. Prysok, Retired Chicago Fire Department Engineer, Passes Away at 78

Stanley J. Prysok passed away on Nov. 22. Below is the obituary.

Paul Z. Sobiski, U.S. Army Veteran, Remembered for Dedication to Family and Country

Paul Z. Sobiski passed away on Nov. 22. Below is the obituary.

Sharon Ann Bosek, 68, Passes Away at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital