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Illinois pharmacists authorized to provide PrEP without prescription

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 22, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued a standing order allowing residents to access the HIV preventive medication PrEP directly from pharmacists without needing a doctor's prescription.

Illinois: Tobacco companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Illinois in 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 22, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Tobacco companies from Illinois in 2024.

63 H-1B petitions filed by Construction employers classified under the Construction industry in Illinois in 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2025

Employers classified under the Construction industry based in Illinois submitted 63 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Marvin L. "Marv" Van Wyck, 81, Remembered for Wit and Advocacy

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2025

Marvin "Marv" L. Van Wyck passed away on April 19. Below is the obituary.

James J. Zvonik, 76, of Bridgeview, Remembered

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2025

James J. Zvonik passed away on April 19. Below is the obituary.

Alex J. Poczik, 82, remembered for love of family

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2025

Alex J. Poczik passed away on April 19. Below is the obituary.

James W. Mader Jr., 81, remembered for love of family, gardening, and humor

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2025

James W. Mader passed away on April 19. Below is the obituary.

Rita M. Simmons Remembered as Beloved Wife and Mother

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2025

Rita M. Simmons (Kalata) passed away on April 19. Below is the obituary.

Jandrija Dobrijevic Remembered as Beloved Husband and Father

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2025

Jandrija Dobrijevic passed away on April 19. Below is the obituary.

Anthony A. Beedle, 44, of Bourbonnais, Passes Away at Home

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2025

Anthony A. Beedle passed away on April 19. Below is the obituary.

Illinois extends deadlines for job-tax legislation aimed at paid-leave program

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2025

The Illinois Senate has decided to extend its committee and third-reading deadlines to May 9 for a proposed bill known as SB 2413.

IDPH hosts Springfield job fair during "30 Days of Public Health

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is set to host a job fair in Springfield on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

IDPH to host job fair for health careers on April 23 in Springfield

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will organize a job fair in Springfield on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. This event is designed to give job seekers the chance to apply for and inquire about careers in public...

Illinois counties adjust motor fuel tax rate

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2025

The County Motor Fuel Tax Law permits certain counties to levy a tax on retail sales of motor fuel used in motor vehicles on Illinois public highways and in recreational watercraft on Illinois waters.