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Leaders, residents express concern over slowed down mail delivery in central Illinois

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Seven years ago, three-to-five-day mail delivery in central and southern Illinois was on time about 93% of the time. Now, it's at about 59%.See the Story

Unemployment Down in All 12 Metro Areas for June in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD — The unemployment rate decreased in all 12 metro areas for the year ending June 2025, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES).Unemployment · Springfield See the Story

Gov. Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills

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Governor JB Pritzker, alongside Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, and legislative leaders, signed two significant bills aimedJB Pritzker · Springfield See the Story

How the weather will fare at the Illinois State Fair

A cold front will lift just before opening day on Aug. 7.Springfield, Illinois · Springfield Read Article

FOIA request sent to Illinois Department of Corrections regarding inmate transfer data on July 29, 2025

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FOIA Request to Illinois Department of Corrections regarding transgender and general population transfer rates and crimes statistics on July 29, 2025.The Prairie State Wire has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) seeking detailed records concerning the transfer rates and crime statistics related to transgender inmates. The request was sent on July 29, 2025, and seeks data from Ja…Transgender · Springfield Read Article

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met July 29

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met July 29.Here is the agenda provided by the commission:1. Call to order Open Session, Introductions2. Confidentiality Statement3. Approve Open Session and Executive Session Minutes: January 28, February 25, March 25, May 27, and June 24, 2025.4. New BusinessA. Ratify previous actions25-050-9006 ratify case opening 24-050-9010 ratify report accept/issue25-…Springfield, Illinois · Springfield Read Article

Illinois State Board of Education, KIDS Advisory Committee met July 23

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Illinois State Board of Education, KIDS Advisory Committee met July 23.Here is the agenda provided by the committee:1. Welcome/Roll Call 2. Approval of April 23, 2025, Meeting Minutes (roll call vote) a. April 23, 2025, meeting minutes 3. Old Business a. Update on focus groups b. Update on KIDS coaching and KIDStech contracts 4. New Business a. Update on Illinois Department of Early Childhood b. Elementary education endorsement grade band modifi…Education · Springfield Read Article

Op-Ed: Pritzker says ‘yes’ to reproductive choice, but ‘no’ to school choice for that baby?

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker makes it clear Illinois is a land of “choice” when it comes to reproductive rights.Springfield, Illinois · Springfield Read Article

Illinois law to allow quicker removal of squatters by police signed by governor, says Kifowit

While the General Assembly is currently between sessions for the summer, there is still some action coming from Springfield, according to 84th District Democratic State Representative Stephanie Kifowit. Kifowit says Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1563 into law last…Springfield, Illinois · Springfield See the Story

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USDA to Ship some DC Workers to Regional Centers, Including Kansas City

Illinois State Fair Announces New Security Measures Ahead of August Festivities

Leaders, residents express concern over slowed down mail delivery in central Illinois

Unemployment Down in All 12 Metro Areas for June in Illinois

Gov. Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills

How the weather will fare at the Illinois State Fair

FOIA request sent to Illinois Department of Corrections regarding inmate transfer data on July 29, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met July 29

Illinois State Board of Education, KIDS Advisory Committee met July 23

Op-Ed: Pritzker says ‘yes’ to reproductive choice, but ‘no’ to school choice for that baby?

Illinois law to allow quicker removal of squatters by police signed by governor, says Kifowit

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Unemployment Down in All 12 Metro Areas for June in Illinois

Gov. Pritzker Signs Gun Safety Bills

How the weather will fare at the Illinois State Fair

FOIA request sent to Illinois Department of Corrections regarding inmate transfer data on July 29, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met July 29

Illinois State Board of Education, KIDS Advisory Committee met July 23

Op-Ed: Pritzker says ‘yes’ to reproductive choice, but ‘no’ to school choice for that baby?

Illinois law to allow quicker removal of squatters by police signed by governor, says Kifowit