Prairie State Wire

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, May 21.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met June 25

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Wednesday, June 25.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council met June 23

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council met Monday, June 23.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met May 12

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met Monday, May 12.

Illinois State Board of Elections met May 20

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, May 20.

Patricia A. Stellmach Remembered as a Loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother

Patricia A. Stellmach passed away on June 22. Below is the obituary.

Philip Schouten, War Hero and Loving Husband, Remembered in Manteno

Philip Schouten passed away on June 22. Below is the obituary.

Thomas P. White, 83, of Manteno, Remembered for Dedication to Family and Talents

Thomas P. White passed away on June 22. Below is the obituary.

Anne V. Fleming, 86, of Carillon Community in Plainfield, Passes Away

Anne V. Fleming passed away on June 22. Below is the obituary.

Arthur L. Gold, 84, of Bourbonnais, Remembered for Dedication to Family

Arthur L. Gold passed away on June 22. Below is the obituary.

Hubert G. Bishop, 94, of Manteno, Remembered for Love of Farming and Antiquing

Hubert G. Bishop passed away on June 22. Below is the obituary.

Raymond E. Fredrick Remembered by Family and Friends

Raymond E. Fredrick passed away on June 22. Below is the obituary.

Theresa S. Lisak, 67, Remembered for Devotion to Family, Baking, and Crafting

Theresa S. Lisak passed away on June 22. Below is the obituary.

Virginia D. Botta Remembered for Devotion to Family

Virginia "Ginny" D. Botta passed away on June 22. Below is the obituary.

Beverly J. Kleckner, 67, of Wilmington, Remembered for Devotion to Family and Community

Beverly J. Kleckner passed away on June 22. Below is the obituary.

Linda Ann Kula, Remembered for Her Kindness and Light

Lynn A. Kula passed away on June 22. Below is the obituary.

Chicago man charged with defrauding Social Security system

A man from suburban Chicago has been indicted on charges of fraudulently obtaining Social Security benefits using his deceased father's identity.

Rockford man sentenced for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

A Rockford man has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession.

First human West Nile virus case reported in Southern Illinois