Prairie State Wire

Jeanne Ives commented on the anticipated actions of Tom Homan regarding deportations.

Illinois Liquor Control Commission met Dec. 18

Illinois Liquor Control Commission met Wednesday, Dec. 18

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Dec. 17

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Tuesday, Dec. 17

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Dec. 17

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Dec. 17

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Dec. 17

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Dec. 17

Angela A. Mannino Remembered as Devoted Wife and Mother

Angela A. Mannino passed away on Dec. 16. Below is the obituary.

Anita F. Cirrintano Remembered as Devoted Mother and Grandmother

Anita F. Cirrintano (Stewart) passed away on Dec. 16. Below is the obituary.

Edward G. Zelinko Jr., 76, Remembered for Martial Arts Achievement and Contributions to His Community

Edward Zelinko passed away on Dec. 16. Below is the obituary.

Maria Kwak Remembered as Loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother

Maria Kwak passed away on Dec. 16. Below is the obituary.

Mary A. Labriola Memorial Gathering Scheduled for January 9, 2025

Mary A. Labriola passed away on Dec. 16. Below is the obituary.

Phyllis J. Halstead, 84, of Morris, Remembered for Love of Family and Life's Simple Pleasures

Phyllis J. Halstead passed away on Dec. 16. Below is the obituary.

Illinois mandates employer-provided pay stubs starting January 2025

Starting January 1, 2025, Illinois employers will be mandated to provide pay stubs to employees with each pay period.

USDA declares disaster for Alexander and Union Counties after Hurricane Helene

USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack has declared a disaster for Alexander and Union Counties in Illinois following the damage caused by Hurricane Helene on September 28 and 29, 2024.

Howard Lawrence Hayes, Esteemed Businessman and Community Leader, Passes Away at 89

Howard L. Hayes passed away on Dec. 15. Below is the obituary.

John H. Tilleman, 82, Remembered for Love of Family and Outdoor Activities

John H. Tilleman passed away on Dec. 15. Below is the obituary.

Joseph William Ehrhart, 28, Remembered for Kindness and Generosity

Joseph William Ehrhart passed away on Dec. 15. Below is the obituary.

Samuel R. "Sam" McKinney, Sr., 71, Remembered for Music and Love of Animals

Samuel "Sam" R. McKinney passed away on Dec. 15. Below is the obituary.

Sandra Kay Vilt, Fondly Remembered for Her Warm Heart and Family Values, Passes Away at 78

Sandra Kay Vilt passed away on Dec. 15. Below is the obituary.

Fabian A. "Tony" Ortiz, 85, Remembered for Love of Family and the Water

Fabian "Tony" Ortiz passed away on Dec. 15. Below is the obituary.

Lavina "Teri" Habel, 99, Mourned by Family and Remembered for Devotion