Prairie State Wire

On February 17, an Illinois Lottery player won a $1 million jackpot by purchasing a Lotto ticket online.

Illinois announces finalists for teacher awards recognizing excellence in education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced 13 finalists for the Teacher of the Year award and recognized over 500 individuals for their contributions to education in Illinois.

Springfield sites offer free events for Black History Month

Illinois state historic sites in Springfield are set to host a range of events in February to honor Black History Month.

NFIB Illinois hosts event on proposed vehicle emission standards

NFIB Illinois, in partnership with the Mid-West Trucking Association, organized a virtual event on February 13 to discuss the proposed adoption of California's vehicle emissions standards.

FOIA Request Sent to Fayette County Sheriff Department Regarding Inmates with ICE Detainers on February 18, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Fayette County Sheriff Department in Illinois on February 18, 2025.

FOIA Request Sent to Dewitt County Sheriff's Office Regarding Inmates with ICE Detainers on February 18, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Dewitt County Sheriff's Office in Illinois on February 18, 2025.

Illinois sees 10,665 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in Illinois submitted 10,665 H-1B petitions during 2024.

James "Jim" G. Stoklosa, 68, Remembered with Love

James "Jim" Stoklosa passed away on Feb. 15. Below is the obituary.

Patricia "Pat" Joanne Walker (nee Jaworski) Passes Away in Homewood, IL; Remembered for Devotion to Family and Church

Patricia J. Walker passed away on Feb. 15. Below is the obituary.

Rafael Castañeda, 72, Remembered as Cherished Family Patriarch and Master Craftsman

Rafael Castaneda passed away on Feb. 15. Below is the obituary.

Walter (Wladyslaw) Fasiczka, 73, Remembered for Love and Family

Walter Fasiczka passed away on Feb. 15. Below is the obituary.

Ernest John Little Jr. Remembered for Family Devotion and Community Spirit

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 16, 2025

Ernest John Little passed away on Feb. 14. Below is the obituary.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Violence Prevention Ad Hoc Committee met Feb. 13

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Violence Prevention Ad Hoc Committee met Thursday, Feb. 13

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Autism Task Force met Feb. 13

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Autism Task Force met TYYhursday, Feb. 13

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Feb. 13

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Thursday, Feb. 13

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Jan. 14

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Tuesday, Jan. 14

Illinois State Board of Education Multilingual Department Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education met Jan. 14

Illinois State Board of Education Multilingual Department Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education met Tuesday, Jan. 14

Illinois State Board of Education Multilingual Department Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education met Feb. 13

Illinois State Board of Education Multilingual Department Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education met Thursday, Feb. 13

Illinois State Board of Education Bilingual Special Education Subcommittee met Feb. 11