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Illinois House Republicans reaffirm opposition to Homeschool Act

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have reaffirmed their opposition to a proposed amendment to the Homeschool Act, which advanced on a partisan vote.

Illinois' Q4 2024 individual income tax revenue down 1.2% from previous quarter

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The fourth quarter of 2024 brought in $5.8 billion in individual income tax revenue for Illinois, a 1.2% decrease from the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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State Rep. Wilhour on Illinois spending: Gov. Pritzker has 'blown the budget wide open'

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, the state representative for Illinois House District 110, said that Governor J.B. Pritzker's fiscal policies have added $15 billion in discretionary spending since 2019 without improving conditions for most residents.

Daniel J. McGowan, 91, Ret. CFD Member, Knights of Columbus, Dies

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Daniel J. McGowan passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

Eleanor L. Ouwenga, Dedicated Mother and Wife, Dies at 89

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Eleanor L. Ouwenga passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

Gerald A. Baudino Sr., 85, of Joliet Dies

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Gerald A. Baudino passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

Henry Joseph Jessen III, Affectionately Known as "Hank," Remembered for Contributions and Spirit

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Henry Joseph Jessen passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

Menelaos “Mike” Papageorgiou, 95, Remembered for Love of Family and Tradition

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Menelaos Papageorgiou passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

Michael E. Sarcinelli, 66, Passes Away; Survived by Wife, Children, Grandchildren

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Michael Sarcinelli passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

Stella F. Chodacki, 101, Remembered with Love and Fondness

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Stella F. Chodacki passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

Thomas L. Pindelski, 89, Fondly Remembered for Coaching and Family Dedication

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Thomas L. Pindelski passed away on April 28. Below is the obituary.

IDNR opens Sahara Woods OHV park in southern Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is set to open a new off-highway vehicle park in southern Illinois.

Illinois State Fair teams with local school for postcard contest

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2025

Students at Ridgely Elementary School have showcased their artistic skills in a collaboration between Springfield Public Schools District 186 and the Illinois State Fair.