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Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met June 12

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 12, 2025

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, June 12

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met June 12

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 12, 2025

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, June 12

Il. Dept. of Corrections FOIA response: 85 'transgender' inmates housed at women's prison including 12 biological males

By Prairie State Wire reports | Jun 12, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) has confirmed that 85 transgender inmates are currently housed at Logan Correctional Center, the state’s only women’s prison—12 of which are biological males.

Cindy Aviles, 34, Remembered for Creativity and Kindness

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 12, 2025

Cindy Aviles passed away on June 10. Below is the obituary.

Irene M. Jensen, 78, Fondly Remembered for her Dedication to Education and Family

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 12, 2025

Irene M. Jensen passed away on June 10. Below is the obituary.

Maria Strama, Homemaker Known for Love and Selflessness, Dies at 90

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 12, 2025

Maria Strama passed away on June 10. Below is the obituary.

Tadeusz Wiacek, Patriarch Known for Love and Dedication, Dies at 79

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 12, 2025

Tadeusz Wiacek passed away on June 10. Below is the obituary.

James H. Howland, Financial Professional and Family Man, Passes Away at 79

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 12, 2025

James H. Howland passed away on June 10. Below is the obituary.

Judith "Judy" C. Vecelas Remembered for Love and Devotion

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 12, 2025

Judith "Judy" C. Vecelas passed away on June 10. Below is the obituary.

Patricia M. "Pat" LaBelle, nee Lamont, 84, Passes Away in Orland Park

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 12, 2025

Patricia "Pat" M. LaBelle passed away on June 10. Below is the obituary.

William R. Krefting, 74, of Joliet, Passed Away at Loyola University Chicago

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 12, 2025

William R. Krefting passed away on June 10. Below is the obituary.

Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board met June 11

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 12, 2025

Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board met Wednesday, June 11.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met June 12

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 12, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Thursday, June 12.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Illinois increases from Q3 to Q4 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 11, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Illinois in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $315,726, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.