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Secretary Noem: 'I’m calling on Governor Pritzker and all other leaders...to abandon their dangerous sanctuary policies'

By Prairie State Wire | May 13, 2025

Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, said that Governor J.B. Pritzker's sanctuary policies hinder local law enforcement from sharing information with federal authorities, which she argues allows dangerous individuals to remain at large and...

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Illinois House GOP backs bill to repeal TRUST Act

By Prairie State Wire | May 13, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have announced that Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer is sponsoring House Bill 1317, which aims to repeal the TRUST Act, a law that limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

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Secretary Noem criticizes Illinois' sanctuary policies at press conference

By Prairie State Wire | May 13, 2025

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held a press conference in Illinois, targeting Governor J.B. Pritzker's sanctuary policies.

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Fallen firefighter honored at annual Illinois memorial ceremony

By Prairie State Wire | May 13, 2025

State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera and members of the Illinois Fire Service gathered in Springfield to honor a fallen firefighter from Aurora and recognize distinguished service by others at the 32nd Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of...

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Jake Owen to headline Illinois State Fair Grandstand on August 8

By Prairie State Wire | May 13, 2025

Country music artist Jake Owen is set to perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Friday, August 8.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Illinois companies were under most scrutiny during Q1?

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 21 inspections at 20 Food and Cosmetics companies from Illinois in the first quarter of 2025.

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Illinois sees 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry during 2024

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

Employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry based in Illinois submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

** FOIA Request Sent to Lake County Treasurer Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

** FOIA Request to Lake County Treasurer Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025.

** FOIA Request Sent to Winnebago County Treasurer's Office Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

** FOIA Request to Winnebago County Treasurer's Office Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025.

** FOIA Request Sent to The Office of McHenry County Treasurer Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

** FOIA Request to The Office of McHenry County Treasurer Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025.

** FOIA Request Sent to St Clair County Treasurer Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

** FOIA Request to St Clair County Treasurer Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025.

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Annual Grand Levee returns to Vandalia Statehouse on June 14

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will host the annual Grand Levee on Saturday, June 14.

** FOIA Request Sent to Will County Treasurer Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

** FOIA Request to Will County Treasurer Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025.

** FOIA Request Sent to DuPage County Treasurer Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

** FOIA Request to DuPage County Treasurer Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025.

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NFIB Illinois announces virtual legislative recap with state director

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

Illinois State Director Noah Finley will host a virtual legislative recap on June 18, 2025.

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Little River Band set to perform at Du Quoin State Fair in August

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

The Little River Band is scheduled to perform at the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

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Illinois increases motor fuel tax rate by CPI adjustment

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

The motor fuel tax rate in Illinois will see an increase effective July 1, 2025.

** FOIA Request Sent to The Office of McHenry County Treasurer Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

** FOIA Request to The Office of McHenry County Treasurer Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025.

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Illinoisans urged to protect against ticks during Lyme Disease Awareness Month

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

With the arrival of warmer weather, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is highlighting the importance of Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May.

** FOIA Request Sent to Kane County Treasurer Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | May 12, 2025

** FOIA Request to Kane County Treasurer Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025.