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Illinois STEAM Newsletter focuses on student-led innovation and upcoming educational events

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2025

As the new school year begins, STEAM educators and students in Illinois are encouraged to focus on student-led projects and the creative processes behind them.

Illinois Department of Public Health responds after CDC leadership resignations

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2025

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Sameer Vohra addressed recent leadership changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and their impact on vaccine recommendations.

Illinois launches resource page for 2025 tax amnesty program

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2025

Paying outstanding eligible tax liabilities in Illinois during the designated amnesty period will allow taxpayers to resolve their debts without additional penalties, as long as the taxes are paid in full.

Illinois announces tax amnesty program for certain unpaid state taxes in fall 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced the 2025 Illinois Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act, which gives taxpayers a chance to pay certain overdue state taxes without facing penalties or interest if they pay in full during a set period.

Illinois' Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Aug. 23

By F. K. Mccarthy | Sep 2, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Illinois for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 16.

IL House GOP says every Illinoisan deserves to live in a neighborhood free of violence

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have expressed concerns about public safety in Chicago, urging Governor J.B. Pritzker and the city's mayor to address crime more seriously.

Gov. candidate Dabrowski: 'Chicago has led nation in total murders for 13 straight years'

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for Governor of Illinois, said that Chicago has recorded the highest total murders in the U.S. for 13 consecutive years.

Chicago Flips Red leader: We founded Chicago Flips Red due to our 'different gripes with the Democratic Party'

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Danielle Walters, leader of Chicago Flips Red, said that the group was founded by individuals frustrated with the Democratic Party who decided to unite.

Justice Department files suit against Illinois over college aid policies for undocumented students

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 2, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois have filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois over its policies that provide financial support to illegal aliens attending public colleges...