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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Prairie State Wire Reports News

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Illinois this year escalate as of week ending Sept. 20

By F. K. Mccarthy | Oct 7, 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 Sept. 13.

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Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Oct. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 7, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 7.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority North Suburban Region met Oct. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 7, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority North Suburban Region met Tuesday, Oct. 7.

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Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Oct. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 7, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Tuesday, Oct. 7.

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Alleged gang member charged with soliciting murder-for-hire against senior federal officer

By I. O. Jordan | Oct 6, 2025

An alleged leader of a Chicago street gang has been charged in federal court with soliciting the murder of a senior law enforcement official involved in an immigration enforcement operation called “Operation Midway Blitz.” According to a criminal...

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Illinois Tollway approves $22M in contracts for construction and engineering

By T. B. Watson | Oct 6, 2025

The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has approved four contracts totaling over $22.4 million for construction and professional engineering services at its September meeting.

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Illinois Wheat Development Board announces October election with open seats

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 6, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced the list of candidates for the upcoming Illinois Wheat Development Board election, scheduled for October 30, 2025.

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Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Oct. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 5, 2025

Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Friday, Oct. 3.

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Federal prosecutors charge two Chicago residents with assaulting federal agents using vehicles

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 5, 2025

Two Chicago residents have been charged in federal court for allegedly using their vehicles to assault and impede federal agents.

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Kaitlyn Mitchum discusses legislative affairs role at Illinois Department of Transportation

By I. O. Jordan | Oct 5, 2025

Bureau Chief of State Affairs Kaitlyn Mitchum has been with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) since January 2024.

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Illinois Department of Transportation launches Intern to Hire program for aspiring civil engineers

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 5, 2025

A new initiative has been launched by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to attract and retain civil engineering talent.

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Five charged in Chicago for alleged assaults on ICE agents during Broadview operation

By T. B. Watson | Oct 5, 2025

Five people have been charged in federal court in Chicago for allegedly assaulting or resisting federal agents during immigration enforcement operations in Broadview, Illinois, over the weekend.

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Illinois Department of Revenue sets tentative property assessment multiplier for Kankakee County

By D. H. Parks | Oct 5, 2025

Kankakee County has received a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

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Illinois Department of Revenue launches tax amnesty program for unpaid taxes

By A. U. Williams | Oct 5, 2025

Taxpayers in Illinois will have an opportunity to pay past-due state taxes without penalties or interest during a new amnesty period announced by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

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Illinois transitions to state-based health insurance marketplace in 2026

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 5, 2025

Illinois will move to a state-based health insurance marketplace starting in 2026, following approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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Jerome J. "Jerry" Astrauskas, 80, of Orland Park, Passes Away

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 4, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" J. Astrauskas passed away on Oct. 2. Below is the obituary.

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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Sept. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, Sept. 30.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Sept. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Tuesday, Sept. 30.

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Illinois Department of Corrections Adult Advisory Board met Sept. 29

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

Illinois Department of Corrections Adult Advisory Board met Monday, Sept. 29.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Uniform Statewide Crime Statistics Task Force met Sept. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Uniform Statewide Crime Statistics Task Force met Tuesday, Sept. 30.