Prairie State Wire

There were 1,589 VA home purchase loans issued in Illinois in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $496.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Joann Eldridge, 79, Former Dietary Aide, Passes Away Peacefully

Joann Eldridge passed away on Oct. 26. Below is the obituary.

Fire marshal urges Halloween safety measures amid increased fire risks

Halloween presents a time of fun and excitement for both children and adults.

Retailers' discount capped at $1,000 monthly starting January 2025

For sales and use tax, along with other related returns due from January 1, 2025, a new cap on the retailers' discount has been set.

Jeanne Ives: 'This report on the billion dollar propaganda campaign the government paid for during COVID'

In an October 26 post on X, Jeanne Ives expressed her determination to challenge developments in schools.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending Sept.7?

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Sept.7 found here.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois as of week ending Oct. 26

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois as of week ending Oct. 26.

Dorothy A. Armbruster, 81, of Lockport, Former Educator, Passes Away Peacefully

Dorothy A. Armbruster passed away on Oct. 25. Below is the obituary.

Jasper M. Gallina, 96, of Orland Park, IL, Passes Away

Jasper M. Gallina passed away on Oct. 25. Below is the obituary.

Illinois State Board of Education, Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force met October 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 26, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force met 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 23

Illinois Gaming Board met Oct. 24

Illinois Gaming Board met Thursday, Oct. 24

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Oct. 24

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Thursday, Oct. 24

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Oct. 24

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Thursday, Oct. 24

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Oct. 23

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Wednesday, Oct. 23

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met Oct. 23

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met Wednesday, Oct. 23

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Policy Review Committee met Oct. 23

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Policy Review Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 23

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Oct. 22

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, Oct. 22

ISBE, Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, Executive Committee met Oct. 22

ISBE, Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, Executive Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 22

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met Oct. 22, 2024