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Illinois House Republicans reaffirm opposition to Homeschool Act

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have reaffirmed their opposition to a proposed amendment to the Homeschool Act, which advanced on a partisan vote.

Illinois' Q4 2024 individual income tax revenue down 1.2% from previous quarter

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The fourth quarter of 2024 brought in $5.8 billion in individual income tax revenue for Illinois, a 1.2% decrease from the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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State Rep. Wilhour on Illinois spending: Gov. Pritzker has 'blown the budget wide open'

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, the state representative for Illinois House District 110, said that Governor J.B. Pritzker's fiscal policies have added $15 billion in discretionary spending since 2019 without improving conditions for most residents.

Thomas L. Pindelski, 89, Fondly Remembered for Coaching and Family Dedication

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Thomas L. Pindelski passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

Stella F. Chodacki, 101, Remembered with Love and Fondness

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Stella F. Chodacki passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

Michael E. Sarcinelli, 66, Passes Away; Survived by Wife, Children, Grandchildren

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Michael Sarcinelli passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

Menelaos “Mike” Papageorgiou, 95, Remembered for Love of Family and Tradition

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Menelaos Papageorgiou passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

Henry Joseph Jessen III, Affectionately Known as "Hank," Remembered for Contributions and Spirit

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Henry Joseph Jessen passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

Gerald A. Baudino Sr., 85, of Joliet Dies

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Gerald A. Baudino passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

Eleanor L. Ouwenga, Dedicated Mother and Wife, Dies at 89

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Eleanor L. Ouwenga passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

Daniel J. McGowan, 91, Ret. CFD Member, Knights of Columbus, Dies

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Daniel J. McGowan passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

IDNR opens Sahara Woods OHV park in southern Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is set to open a new off-highway vehicle park in southern Illinois.

Illinois State Fair teams with local school for postcard contest

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Students at Ridgely Elementary School have showcased their artistic skills in a collaboration between Springfield Public Schools District 186 and the Illinois State Fair.

Víctor Gómez named 2025 Illinois Teacher of the Year by ISBE

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced Víctor Gómez as the 2025 Illinois Teacher of the Year.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources announces May events and initiatives

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced a series of events and initiatives scheduled throughout the month of May.

CDC Reports: Measles cases in Illinois this year escalate as of week ending April 26

By F. K. Mccarthy | Apr 29, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Illinois for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending April 19.