Prairie State Wire

As the summer boating season begins, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and Illinois Conservation Police are emphasizing the importance of wearing life jackets and operating boats sober.

Illinois Department releases April 2025 enforcement report

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has released its enforcement report for April 2025.

Illinois Department of Revenue receives 2025 Bell Seal for workplace mental health

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has been recognized by Mental Health America (MHA) with the 2025 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health.

Illinois State Board of Education met April 16

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, April 16.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met April 14

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met Monday, April 14.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met April 17

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Thursday, April 17.

Illinois State Board of Elections met April 15

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, April 15.

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

In 2024, 303 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Information industry located in Illinois, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Average VA home loan amount in Illinois increases in Q4 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Illinois during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $310,238, a 2.1% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Aniela Rafacz, Remembered in Funeral Services

Aniela Rafacz passed away on May 17. Below is the obituary.

John Joseph Walsh, 82, a Pillar in Western Springs, Remembered for His Love for Family and Irish Heritage

John J. Walsh passed away on May 17. Below is the obituary.

Joseph D. Campione, 58, of Palos Hills, IL, Passes Away

Joseph D. Campione passed away on May 17. Below is the obituary.

Robert “Bob” E. Smolik’s Life Celebrated in Funeral Services

Robert "Bob" E. Smolik passed away on May 17. Below is the obituary.

Sherry Paul-Hensley Honored with Memorial Service

Sherry Paul-Hensley passed away on May 17. Below is the obituary.

Jose Remembered for Love of Family and Heritage

Jose Mendez passed away on May 17. Below is the obituary.

Local Man Jesus Manuel Burgos, 46, Has Passed Away

Jesus Manuel Burgos passed away on May 17. Below is the obituary.

Illinois announces sales tax rate changes for aviation fuel starting July