Prairie State Wire

Illinois House GOP warns Green New Giveaway energy plan could raise power rates

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 14, 2025

The Illinois House GOP has expressed concerns that the Democrats' "Green New Giveaway" energy package could lead to increased power rates, arguing that Illinois families should not be responsible for these costs.

Illinois officials discuss impact of H.R. 1 on state Medicaid program

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 14, 2025

During the Fall Veto Session in Springfield, Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, gave an update to the House Human Services Committee on changes to Illinois’ Medicaid program following the...

Transportation firm settles allegations over false military moving survey submissions

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 13, 2025

Denali Group, Inc., a transportation company based in Alaska, has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting fraudulent customer satisfaction surveys while posing as U.S. Department of War...

Edwardsville to unveil new lighting at restored Leclaire water tower

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 13, 2025

Edwardsville will hold a lighting ceremony for the newly refurbished Leclaire water tower on Tuesday, November 18, at 6 p.m. The event will take place on the north side of the tower, located at Longfellow Avenue and Troy Road.

Illinois releases updated cannabis sales figures following new tracking system rollout

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 13, 2025

Adult use cannabis sales figures for Illinois from June to October 2025 have been released, showing consistent monthly transactions and ongoing improvements in sales tracking technology.

Illinois one of 21 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 12, 2025

An analysis by Prairie State Wire shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Illinois is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female sports teams.

Rep. McLaughlin: Pritzker 'gerrymandered the maps in Illinois for Congress and also for state offices'

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 12, 2025

Martin McLaughlin, Illinois 52nd District State Representative, expressed concerns over Governor JB Pritzker's approval of partisan redistricting maps.

Illinois reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Oct. 25

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 11, 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 Oct. 18.

DHS cites Illinois hit-and-run to spotlight limits of Chicago sanctuary laws

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 10, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has highlighted a fatal hit-and-run incident in Illinois involving an undocumented immigrant, using it to discuss Chicago and Illinois policies that limit local cooperation with federal immigration...

Lt. Gov. candidate Mendoza on Gov. Pritzker’s leadership: If Pritzker can't condemn Mamdani, 'he must be voted out'

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 10, 2025

Carrie Mendoza, a candidate for lieutenant governor of Illinois, criticized the failure to clearly denounce Zohran Mamdani as a reflection of "moral cowardice" and urged voters to remove Governor J.B. Pritzker from office.

Edwardsville issues winter safety tips and announces local warming centers

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 10, 2025

As colder weather approaches Edwardsville, city officials are reminding residents to take precautions to stay safe and warm.

Rep. Halbrook on Illinois energy policies: Progressives are 'all in on the ideology that we have to get rid of coal and natural gas'

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 7, 2025

Brad Halbrook, a House Representative from Illinois, expressed concerns over progressive climate plans, suggesting they prioritize ideology over affordability.

Lawmakers advance bill to raise minimum pay rates for mental health providers

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 7, 2025

ISMS-backed House Bill 1085, initiated by Thresholds, recently passed the Illinois Senate during the Fall Veto Session in Springfield.

Illinois Senate passes bill requiring hospital protocols on immigration enforcement

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 7, 2025

The Illinois Senate has approved House Bill 1312, which would require all hospitals in the state to establish policies for handling interactions with law enforcement and federal immigration agents.

Illinois General Assembly passes bill expanding vaccine authority and access

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 7, 2025

Last week, the Illinois General Assembly approved House Bill 767 during its Fall Veto Session.

Illinois issues fall vaccine guidance and expands COVID-19 shot access

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 31, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released updated guidance for the 2025-2026 respiratory illness season, including a statewide standing order to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Illinois Tollway awards over $18M in engineering service contracts

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 24, 2025

The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has approved four professional engineering services contracts worth over $18.3 million during its October meeting.

From Higher Education Tribune

Analysis: 20,508 college athletes participate in outdoor track and field

By Higher Education Tribune reports | 7 years ago

Mt. San Antonio College in California reported having the most outdoor track and field athletes in the U.S. in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

From Higher Education Tribune

Analysis: Women's college outdoor track grosses $32.3 million

By Higher Education Tribune reports | 7 years ago

University of Southern California men's outdoor track tops the list of highest grossing programs, reporting more than $900,000 – or $32,149 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

From Higher Education Tribune

Analysis: Men's college outdoor track grosses $31.2 million

By Higher Education Tribune reports | 7 years ago

University of Southern California men's outdoor track tops the list of highest grossing programs, reporting more than $900,000 – or $32,149 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.