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Illinois Department of Public Health releases first statewide report on carbon monoxide exposures

ByPrairie State WireMar 7, 2026

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its first carbon monoxide surveillance report, documenting unintentional exposures to carbon monoxide in the state between 2019 and 2023.


Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois

Tommy Schaefer faces federal charges after return from Indonesia for Bali murder case

Tommy Schaefer, a 32-year-old from Chicago, has been returned to the United States to face federal charges in connection with the 2014 murder of Sheila Von Weise, an American citizen, in Bali, Indonesia.
Richard Anderson President of the Illinois State Medical Society

Illinois lawmakers consider new rules on insurance claim downcoding

A legislative hearing in Illinois this week focused on the issue of downcoding, a practice where health insurers reduce payments to physicians by assigning lower-value billing codes than those submitted.
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Comptroller Mendoza cautions Illinois taxpayers about scams during filing season

As tax season continues, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is urging residents to remain vigilant against a variety of scams targeting taxpayers.

Rockford man pleads guilty to post office robbery

ByPrairie State WireMar 4, 2026

A Rockford man has pleaded guilty in federal court to robbing a U.S. Post Office in the city last year.


Mario Treto, Jr. Secretary at Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Illinois adds combat sports licenses with new phase of CORE platform

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced the completion of Phase 3.3 of its Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment (CORE) platform, adding eight new license types.
Noah Finley, NFIB Illinois State Director

NFIB hosts legislative reception connecting Illinois small businesses with lawmakers

NFIB held a legislative reception on February 24, 2026, bringing together small business owners from around Illinois with lawmakers and state officials.