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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

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Undocumented immigrant sentenced for illegal re-entry after prior deportation

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 3, 2025

An undocumented immigrant with a history of criminal convictions in Illinois has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for illegally re-entering the United States after being deported.

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Illinois Department of Revenue schedules tax education webinar for October

By T. B. Watson | Oct 3, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue will host a free 90-minute webinar on October 3, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The event is part of the department's Tax Education Webinar Series and will feature presentations from the Collections Bureau,...

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Mary V. "Ginger" Huguelet, Mother of Eight, Passes Away at 93

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 2, 2025

Mary "Ginger" V. Huguelet passed away on Sept. 30. Below is the obituary.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski gains endorsements from former Illinois officials Ives, Morrison and Grogan

By Y. R. Duckworth | Oct 1, 2025

The Ted Dabrowski for Governor campaign has announced that former Illinois officials Jeanne Ives, Tom Morrison, and Bob Grogan have endorsed Dabrowski's gubernatorial bid.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski calls for repeal of the Illinois Trust Act

By A. U. Williams | Oct 1, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, candidate for governor of Illinois, announced in a press conference that he is calling for the repeal of the Illinois Trust Act and condemned sanctuary policies as threats to public safety.

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Carmelita A. Lullo, Longtime Deli Clerk at Jewel Food Store, Dies at 80

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 30, 2025

Carmelita A. Lullo passed away on Sept. 28. Below is the obituary.

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Carmen Izzo Jr., 95, Remembered for Marine Service and Friendliness

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 30, 2025

Carmen Izzo passed away on Sept. 28. Below is the obituary.

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Perry County receives unchanged property assessment multiplier for 2024

By A. U. Williams | Sep 30, 2025

Perry County has received a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 for 2024, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

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Wabash County receives unchanged property assessment equalization factor for tax year 2024

By Y. R. Duckworth | Sep 30, 2025

Wabash County has received a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 for the 2024 tax year, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

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Rockford man receives nine-year federal sentence for illegal gun sales

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 30, 2025

A Rockford resident has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for firearms offenses.

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Uihlein donation leads consolidation of business backing for Dabrowski campaign

By Prairie State Wire News Service | Sep 29, 2025

Richard Uihlein, CEO of Uline and one of the most influential Republican donors in recent elections, has contributed $250,000 to Ted Dabrowski’s campaign for Illinois governor.

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Three men indicted in alleged scheme involving deceased identities and pandemic loan fraud

By T. B. Watson | Sep 29, 2025

Three men from the Chicago area have been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly carrying out a scheme to open credit cards in the names of recently deceased individuals.

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Barbara Lee, Lifelong Lemont Resident, Leaves Lasting Legacy

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 29, 2025

Barbara E. Lee passed away on Sept. 27. Below is the obituary.

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Mark L. Zondor, 71, of Charlotte, North Carolina, Dies at Home

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 29, 2025

Mark L. Zondor passed away on Sept. 27. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois Pollution Control Board halts review of California-style vehicle emissions rules

By I. O. Jordan | Sep 29, 2025

The Illinois Pollution Control Board (PCB) has decided to pause its review of proposed rules that would have aligned the state with California’s Advanced Clean Cars II, Advanced Clean Trucks, and Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus standards.

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Illinois Department of Public Health issues new vaccine guidance for fall respiratory season

By T. B. Watson | Sep 29, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its vaccine recommendations for the 2025-2026 fall and winter respiratory season.

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Aug. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Aug. 12.

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Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Aug. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Aug. 12.

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Illinois State Board of Education met Aug. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 13.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Aug. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, Aug. 20.