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Monday, July 21, 2025

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Sen. Duckworth declines to comment on the VA Home Loan Reform Act as veteran housing fears mount

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 10, 2025

Senator Duckworth, a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, declined to comment to the Old North News on the VA Home Loan Reform Act.

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Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met July 10

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 10, 2025

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, July 10.

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Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met July 10

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 10, 2025

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, July 10.

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Illinois Labor Relations Board Joint Panel met July 10

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 10, 2025

Illinois Labor Relations Board Joint Panel met Thursday, July 10.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met July 9

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 10, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Wednesday, July 9.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met July 10

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 10, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met Thursday, July 10.

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Federal grand jury indicts three for alleged Covid-relief fraud exceeding $2 million

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 10, 2025

A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted three individuals accused of fraudulently obtaining over $2 million in small business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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Chicago man sentenced to 13 years for cocaine trafficking

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 10, 2025

A man from suburban Chicago has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for cultivating a corrupt relationship with a federal law enforcement agent while trafficking cocaine.

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Babette L. “Babs” Sherrill, 78, Remembered for Her Love of Card Games and Travel

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 9, 2025

Babette "Babs" L. Sherrill passed away on July 7. Below is the obituary.

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Carol Ann Wenckus, Remembered for Love and Strength

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 9, 2025

Carol Ann Wenckus passed away on July 7. Below is the obituary.

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Nicholas Spano, 92, Remembered for Love of Family and Service to Country

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 9, 2025

Nicholas Spano passed away on July 7. Below is the obituary.

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Lillian “Lil” Leinweber (nee Novello), 98, Remembered for Her Love and Devotion to Family

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 9, 2025

Lillian Leinweber passed away on July 7. Below is the obituary.

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Marie Genovese, 90, of Frankfort, Remembered for Her Vibrant Spirit and Devotion to Family

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 9, 2025

Marie C. Genovese passed away on July 7. Below is the obituary.

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Patrick M. Power, 63, Remembered for Loyalty, Service, Humor, Leadership, and Presence

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 9, 2025

Patrick M. Power passed away on July 7. Below is the obituary.

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William “Dave” Gilbert, 70, of Elwood, Remembered for His Love of Driving and Community Involvement

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 9, 2025

William David Gilbert passed away on July 7. Below is the obituary.

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IL House GOP introduced numerous proposals to reduce this crushing burden on IL residents

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 9, 2025

The Illinois House Republican caucus has expressed criticism of Governor JB Pritzker's recent statements on property tax reform.

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Traffic shift planned for northbound I-294 due to ongoing bridge repair

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 9, 2025

A traffic shift is set to commence this week on the northbound Tri-State Tollway (I-294) between 135th Street and 131st Street, as bridge repair work continues over the Cal Sag Channel.

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Lane closures planned for McHenry County bridges over I-90

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 9, 2025

Temporary lane closures are set to begin this month on several McHenry County bridges over the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) as part of repair work.

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Illinois ranked 41st in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 8, 2025

With $313,477 in home loans issued, Illinois ranked 41st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Carol Conway, Revered Educator and Community Leader, Remembered Fondly

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 8, 2025

Carol Conway passed away on July 6. Below is the obituary.