Prairie State Wire

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Illinois, providing an average of $1,619 per capita to residents.

Irene A. Wasag Remembered as Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother

Irene A. (Hutzler) Wasag passed away on Feb. 26. Below is the obituary.

Lynn A. Moline-Buwalda, Loving Mother and Grandmother, Dies at 86

Lynn A. Moline-Buwalda passed away on Feb. 26. Below is the obituary.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources launches monthly update with diverse events

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced a new initiative to provide monthly updates on upcoming events and noteworthy items.

Illinois hunters set new record in fall archery turkey harvest

Hunters in Illinois set a new record by harvesting 1,045 wild turkeys during the 2024-2025 fall archery season.

Chicago store sells $1 million winning Mega Millions ticket

A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold at Tony’s Fresh Market in Chicago, according to a recent announcement by the Illinois Lottery.

Illinois Products Expo features Copi fish demonstrations

Copi, the consumer food brand for invasive carp, will be showcased at the Illinois Products Expo taking place at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on March 1-2.

Gabby Barrett to close out Du Quoin State Fair with grandstand performance

Gabby Barrett is set to headline the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand on September 1, 2025.

Isabel Godoy, Devoted Mother and Seamstress, Passes Away at 89

Isabel Godoy passed away on Feb. 25. Below is the obituary.

Robert "Bob" Malkas, Former Teacher and Political Activist, Dies at 82

Robert "Bob" Malkas passed away on Feb. 25. Below is the obituary.

Patricia Mae Beilfuss, Former School Nurse and Camp Quality Board Member, Dies at 100

Patricia Mae Beilfuss passed away on Feb. 25. Below is the obituary.

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met Feb. 25

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met Tuesday, Feb. 25

Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago Independent Authority met Feb. 25

Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago Independent Authority met Tuesday, Feb. 25

Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education Early Childhood Linguistic and Cultural Diverse Committee met Feb. 26

Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education Early Childhood Linguistic and Cultural Diverse Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 26

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Development Committee met Feb. 26

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Development Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 26

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Feb. 26

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Wednesday, Feb. 26

Illinois Department of Human Services Commission on Children of Incarcerated Parents met Feb. 25

Illinois Department of Human Services Commission on Children of Incarcerated Parents met Tuesday, Feb. 25

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Feb. 25

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Tuesday, Feb. 25

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Colton’s Task Force Committee met February 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 27, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Colton’s Task Force Committee met 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 26

Illinois residents urged to invest in conservation with new fishing licenses