Prairie State Wire

Illinois DoIT to discuss website accessibility upgrades on May 15th

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 29, 2025

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) invites the public to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 15th, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

**** FOIA Request Sent to Western Springs Police Department Regarding April 24 Car Thefts on April 29, 2025 **

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 29, 2025

** FOIA Request to Western Springs Police Department Regarding April 24 Car Thefts on April 29, 2025.

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met March 25

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 28, 2025

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met Tuesday, March 25

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met April 28

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 28, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Monday, April 28

Illinois Department of Human Services Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board met April 25

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 28, 2025

Illinois Department of Human Services Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board met Friday, April 25

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met April 25

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 28, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Friday, April 25

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met March 24

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 28, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met Monday, March 24

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met April 24

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 28, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met Thursday, April 24

How many H-1B petitions were made by Illinois employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry during 2024?

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 28, 2025

Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based in Illinois submitted 2,097 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Illinois lawmakers propose bills to expand prevailing wage mandate for construction projects

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 28, 2025

Illinois lawmakers have proposed bills aimed at expanding the prevailing wage mandate to include additional infrastructure and construction projects.

Fred W. Ludwig Jr., Loving Husband and Father, Passes Away at 65

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 28, 2025

Fred W. Ludwig passed away on April 26. Below is the obituary.

Kathleen K. Drnec, 63, of Monee, Fondly Remembered for Family and Celebrations

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 28, 2025

Kathleen K. Drnec passed away on April 26. Below is the obituary.

Zofia Suchorabski, 67, Passes Away Surrounded by Loving Family

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 28, 2025

Zofia Suchorabski passed away on April 26. Below is the obituary.

Mary Rita Pytlik, 77, Dies Surrounded by Family

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 28, 2025

Mary "Marita" R. Pytlik passed away on April 26. Below is the obituary.

Raymond S. Patterson, 70, of Frankfort, Passes Away at Silver Cross Hospital

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 28, 2025

Raymond S. Patterson passed away on April 26. Below is the obituary.

Illinois small businesses oppose Chicago-area public transit bill

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 28, 2025

NFIB Illinois has expressed opposition to a proposed vehicle-mileage-tax pilot program, urging its removal from a comprehensive public-transit reform bill being considered by the Illinois General Assembly.

Cannabis tax rates undergo changes in certain jurisdictions starting July 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 28, 2025

Certain taxing jurisdictions are implementing or adjusting their Municipal or County Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax rates on adult-use cannabis sales.

Illinois Department of Agriculture plans open houses for Spongy Moth treatment program

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 28, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced a series of open houses to inform residents about its 2025 Spongy Moth treatment program in northern Illinois.

From Will County Gazette

Illinois Gaming Board met April 24

By Philip Gonzales | 16 days ago

Illinois Gaming Board met April Thursday, 24

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council met April 24

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 27, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council met Monday, April 24.