Prairie State Wire

The average VA home loan amount in Illinois during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $303,948, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Sally C. Schicker, Former Human Resources Professional, Remembered Fondly

Sally C. Schicker passed away on Oct. 8. Below is the obituary.

Lori Marie Jones, 52, Remembered for Love and Devotion

Lori Marie Jones passed away on Oct. 8. Below is the obituary.

Hazel M. Peters, 97, of Wheeling, IL, Dies

Hazel M. Peters passed away on Oct. 8. Below is the obituary.

Fred A. Clausen, Former Waste Management Employee and Dedicated Family Man, Passes Away at 88

Fred A. Clausen passed away on Oct. 8. Below is the obituary.

Charles E. Kelly Sr., 71, Remembered for Love of Family, Food, and Humor

Charles E. Kelly passed away on Oct. 8. Below is the obituary.

Illinois Racing Board met Oct. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 10, 2024

Illinois Racing Board met Thursday, Oct. 10

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Oct. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 10, 2024

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, Oct. 10

Du Quoin State Fair sets new attendance record with over 204,000 visitors

The Du Quoin State Fair has set a new attendance record, with over 204,000 visitors attending the 2024 event. This surpasses the previous record of 171,000 set in 2022 and marks the first time attendance has exceeded 200,000 since industry standards were established.

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention will meet October 10

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 9, 2024

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, October 10

Norman W. Suelflow Jr., Veteran and Devoted Family Man, Passes Away at 77

Norman W. Suelflow passed away on Oct. 7. Below is the obituary.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Oct. 9

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Oct. 9

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Northwest Region met Oct. 8

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Northwest Region met Tuesday, Oct. 8

Medicaid Advisory Committee met Oct. 3

Medicaid Advisory Committee met Thursday, Oct. 3

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Children & Adolescent Committee will meet Oct. 10

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Children & Adolescent Committee will meet at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board will meet Oct. 10

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 10

Youth invited to wingshooting clinics and pheasant hunts in Illinois

Youth between the ages of 10 and 17 are invited to apply for youth wingshooting clinics and pheasant hunts at three Illinois state parks. These events are scheduled for Saturday, November 9, at Iroquois County State Wildlife Area in Iroquois County, Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area in Henry County, and Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area in Tazewell County.

Fort Massac Encampment brings history back to Metropolis

The Fort Massac Encampment is set to return to Metropolis, Illinois, on October 19 and 20. This annual event has been attracting thousands of visitors for five decades, offering a glimpse into life at Fort Massac during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The fort was a significant frontier outpost along the Ohio River from 1757 to 1814, serving France, Britain, and the early United States.

Illinois Conservation Foundation launches new awards to honor outdoor excellence

The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) has announced the introduction of the Illinois Outdoor Excellence Awards. This new initiative aims to honor significant contributions to the state's natural resources and outdoor heritage. The awards will be presented at the annual ICF Gala, alongside the induction of individuals into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame.

Illinois Conservation Foundation announces new inductees into Outdoor Hall of Fame