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Gov. candidate Dabrowski: 'Gov. Pritzker often uses extreme and reckless rhetoric'

Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for governor of Illinois, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's rhetoric, claiming it undermines political unity and serves to advance Pritzker's national ambitions.

By A. U. Williams | Sep 25, 2025

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Truth in Accounting CEO: Federal surplus claims obscure growing national debt

Sheila Weinberg, founder and CEO of Truth in Accounting, said on the Prairie State Wire Podcast that federal budget surplus narratives have misled the public by masking rising national debt and long-term fiscal obligations.

By D. H. Parks | Sep 24, 2025

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Illinois' case count rises as of week ending Sept. 13

By F. K. Mccarthy | Sep 23, 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 Sept. 6.

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How many seasonal agricultural visas were requested by Illinois employers during 2024?

By A. M. Puente | Sep 18, 2025

In 2024, 1,517 H-2A petitions were filed by employers located in Illinois, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Illinois' Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Sept. 6

By F. K. Mccarthy | Sep 16, 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 Aug. 30.

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Gov. Candidate Dabrowski on agency reform: 'Cut expenses and deliver better results by simply running our agencies better'

By D. H. Parks | Sep 15, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for Governor of Illinois, recently engaged with residents across the state following his campaign announcement.

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Illinois GOP LG candidate Mendoza visits Hillsdale College

By A. U. Williams | Sep 15, 2025

Carrie Mendoza announced her campaign for Illinois lieutenant governor, joining Ted Dabrowski on the ticket, on September 12, 2025.

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Ted Dabrowski launches gubernatorial bid: 'Illinois families are ready for responsible leadership that advances their ambitions'

By Y. R. Duckworth | Sep 12, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, former president of Wirepoints, has announced his candidacy for governor.

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Ted Dabrowski calls for better police resources amid Chicago’s public safety cuts

By A. U. Williams | Sep 11, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, former president of Wirepoints, emphasized the importance of providing police with the necessary tools to perform their duties effectively.

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Former Wirepoints president Ted Dabrowski set to launch campaign for Illinois governor

By A. U. Williams | Sep 11, 2025

Ted Dabrowski is expected to announce his candidacy for Illinois governor on Friday, September 12, entering the race with a message focused on change, results, and restoring the state’s leadership for families and businesses.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on device companies in Illinois during Q2

By T. F. Blair | Sep 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine device companies from Illinois in the second quarter of 2025.

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Individual income tax revenue up 6.5% from previous quarter in Illinois

By H. T. Padgett | Sep 11, 2025

The first quarter of 2025 brought in $6.1 billion in individual income tax revenue for Illinois, a 6.5% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Pritzker: Trump's "rhetoric" is responsible for political violence like the assassination of Charlie Kirk

By LGIS News Service | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that the President Trump's "rhetoric" is responsible for the murder of 31 year-old Wheeling native and political activist Charlie Kirk.

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Property tax revenue down 10% from previous quarter in Illinois

By H. T. Padgett | Sep 10, 2025

The first quarter brought in $18 million in property tax revenue for Illinois, a 10% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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NFIB Illinois schedules virtual session on small business resources

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 8, 2025

NFIB Illinois is organizing a virtual event on October 22 at 11:30 a.m. CT to provide information about small business resources in the state.

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Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission appoints Cary Smith as chief operating officer

By H. T. Padgett | Sep 8, 2025

Cary Smith has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission.

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Chicago alderman proposes new rules for outdoor workplace temperatures

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 8, 2025

Chicago Alderman Maria Hadden (Ward 49) has introduced an ordinance aimed at regulating workplace temperatures for outdoor employees in the city.

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Illinois Policy Institute Economic director: Families are too 'caught up in their day-to-day lives' to track budget decisions

By W. M. Dye | Sep 4, 2025

Bryce Hill, Director of Fiscal and Economic Analysis at the Illinois Policy Institute, said that Illinois families are too occupied with work and family responsibilities to monitor tax and budget decisions.

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Lt. Gov. Stratton directs immigrants to website to evade ICE: ‘There’s a red button that says, learn your rights’

By A. M. Puente | Sep 4, 2025

Juliana Stratton, the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, said that illegal immigrants in the state can access a website to learn about resources for evading federal authorities such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and obtaining an...

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Food and Cosmetics companies in Illinois during August

By S. D. Moua | Sep 3, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Illinois in August.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski: 'Gov. Pritzker often uses extreme and reckless rhetoric'

Truth in Accounting CEO: Federal surplus claims obscure growing national debt

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Illinois' case count rises as of week ending Sept. 13

How many seasonal agricultural visas were requested by Illinois employers during 2024?

Illinois' Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Sept. 6

Gov. Candidate Dabrowski on agency reform: 'Cut expenses and deliver better results by simply running our agencies better'

Illinois GOP LG candidate Mendoza visits Hillsdale College

Ted Dabrowski launches gubernatorial bid: 'Illinois families are ready for responsible leadership that advances their ambitions'

Ted Dabrowski calls for better police resources amid Chicago’s public safety cuts

Former Wirepoints president Ted Dabrowski set to launch campaign for Illinois governor

FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on device companies in Illinois during Q2

Individual income tax revenue up 6.5% from previous quarter in Illinois

Pritzker: Trump's "rhetoric" is responsible for political violence like the assassination of Charlie Kirk

Property tax revenue down 10% from previous quarter in Illinois

NFIB Illinois schedules virtual session on small business resources

Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission appoints Cary Smith as chief operating officer

Chicago alderman proposes new rules for outdoor workplace temperatures

Illinois Policy Institute Economic director: Families are too 'caught up in their day-to-day lives' to track budget decisions

Lt. Gov. Stratton directs immigrants to website to evade ICE: ‘There’s a red button that says, learn your rights’

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Food and Cosmetics companies in Illinois during August

Illinois General Assembly considers new taxes to fund transit and state programs

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