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Chicago’s John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation grant kept Charlotte train murderer, arrested 14 times, on the streets

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 13, 2025

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, headquartered in Chicago, gave $3.3 million to Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to reduce jail use.

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Founder of League of American Workers: ‘Chicago must choose justice over crime’

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 11, 2025

Steve Cortes, Founder of the League of American Workers, said Chicago must reject soft on crime policies and clean up their streets as President Trump has said he will send federal forces into large cities to stop violent crime.

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NFIB Illinois schedules virtual session on small business resources

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 8, 2025

NFIB Illinois is organizing a virtual event on October 22 at 11:30 a.m. CT to provide information about small business resources in the state.

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Chicago alderman proposes new rules for outdoor workplace temperatures

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 8, 2025

Chicago Alderman Maria Hadden (Ward 49) has introduced an ordinance aimed at regulating workplace temperatures for outdoor employees in the city.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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Illinois officials remind families and educators about back-to-school tax credits

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2025

As the new school year begins, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue are reminding families and educators in Illinois about tax credits available on their 2025 state income tax returns.

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Illinois launches grant program to restore neglected cemeteries statewide

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 29, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has launched a new grant program aimed at supporting the restoration and maintenance of abandoned or neglected cemeteries across the state.

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Man indicted for alleged $2.6 million fraud scheme and tax evasion

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 28, 2025

A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted Jawad Fakroune, 45, on charges of wire fraud and tax evasion.

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White House to withhold federal funding from cashless bail jurisdictions

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 27, 2025

The White House has announced it will withhold federal funding from jurisdictions that implement cashless bail policies.

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Chicago man sentenced for defrauding Covid-19 relief programs

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 27, 2025

A Chicago man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain nearly $2 million in small business loans intended for Covid-19 relief.

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President Trump: Pritzker is a 'slob of a Governor'

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 26, 2025

President Trump has referred to Governor J.B. Pritzker as a "slob of a governor" while considering the deployment of federal forces to Chicago in an effort to address crime.

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Chicago grocery store owner sentenced for $8 million SNAP and WIC fraud

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 26, 2025

A Chicago grocery store owner has been sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison for fraudulently redeeming millions of dollars in benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental...

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Illinois general fund revenues fall slightly at start of FY26

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Illinois began fiscal year 2026 with a slight decrease in general fund revenues, according to a recent report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA).