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Breakthrough Ideas founder on Gov. Pritzker's testimony: He was 'combative to say the least'

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

Jeanne Ives, a former state legislator and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker for his conduct during testimony on Illinois' sanctuary policies.

President of Awake Illinois: 'You cannot find unity with people who will strip you of your parental rights'

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

Shannon Adcock, president of Awake Illinois, expressed concerns about moderate leaders failing families by compromising with radicals who undermine parental rights.

Angela Almaraz Salinas, 66, Remembered in Rockford

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

Angela Almaraz Salinas passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.

Antoinette M. Swiatek, Known for Kindness and Love, Passed Away at 77

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

Antoinette M. Swiatek passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.

Curtis A. Lowery, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient, dies at 76

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

Curtis A. Lowery passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.

Cynthia S. Hostert, Dedicated Educator and Loving Family Woman, Passes Away at 73

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

Cynthia S. Hostert passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.

Dolores Marcella Schneider Remembered for Love and Family

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

Dolores Marcella Schneider passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.

Barbara A. Smolik, 54, of Tinley Park, IL, Passes Away

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

Barbara A. Smolik passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.

Catherine M. Phelan, Remembered for Love, Generosity, and Strength

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

Catherine M. Phelan passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.

David Lee Murphy, Age 62, of Dwight, IL, Passed Away Peacefully

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

David Lee Murphy passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.

Fernando Perez Esquivel Services

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

Fernando Perez Esquivel passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.

Gayle E. Skeens, nee Pyrek, 78, Beloved Mother and Grandmother Remembered

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

Gayle E. Skeens passed away on June 11. Below is the obituary.

Oak Ridge Campground reopens after $8.45 million improvement project

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced that Oak Ridge Campground at Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area will reopen on June 20.

Lawsuits against MultiPlan and insurers move forward over reimbursement claims

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

A U.S. District Court has allowed class action plaintiffs to proceed with lawsuits against MultiPlan and a group of insurers, alleging antitrust violations related to deceptive reimbursement practices.

Illinois Department of Revenue announces tax education webinar series

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is set to host a Tax Education Webinar Series focusing on Audit and Informal Conference Board (ICB) updates.

Du Quoin State Fair opens box office for ticket sales

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

The Du Quoin State Fair Box Office will open for in-person ticket purchases on Monday, June 16.

Illinois Route 83 ramp reopens as bridge repairs continue

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 13, 2025

The ramp connecting the westbound Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) to southbound Illinois Route 83 is set to reopen tonight, June 10.

Illinois State Board of Education met May 14

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 12, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, May 14

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met June 13

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 12, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met Friday, June 13

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met June 13

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 12, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met Friday, June 13

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Breakthrough Ideas founder on Gov. Pritzker's testimony: He was 'combative to say the least'

President of Awake Illinois: 'You cannot find unity with people who will strip you of your parental rights'

Angela Almaraz Salinas, 66, Remembered in Rockford

Antoinette M. Swiatek, Known for Kindness and Love, Passed Away at 77

Curtis A. Lowery, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient, dies at 76

Cynthia S. Hostert, Dedicated Educator and Loving Family Woman, Passes Away at 73

Dolores Marcella Schneider Remembered for Love and Family

Barbara A. Smolik, 54, of Tinley Park, IL, Passes Away

Catherine M. Phelan, Remembered for Love, Generosity, and Strength

David Lee Murphy, Age 62, of Dwight, IL, Passed Away Peacefully

Fernando Perez Esquivel Services

Gayle E. Skeens, nee Pyrek, 78, Beloved Mother and Grandmother Remembered

Oak Ridge Campground reopens after $8.45 million improvement project

Lawsuits against MultiPlan and insurers move forward over reimbursement claims

Illinois Department of Revenue announces tax education webinar series

Du Quoin State Fair opens box office for ticket sales

Illinois Route 83 ramp reopens as bridge repairs continue

Illinois State Board of Education met May 14

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met June 13

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met June 13

Illinois Freedom Caucus calls state budget a ‘generational curse’ on taxpayers

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