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Long-term ramp closure announced at Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

A long-term ramp closure is set to begin next week at the Illinois Route 53 Interchange on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) for toll plaza improvements.

Illinois tollways announce June ramp closures amid interchange project

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Overnight and long-term ramp closures will continue throughout June as part of the Illinois Tollway's ongoing work to reconstruct and reconfigure the I-290/I-88 Interchange at the Tri-State Tollway (I-294).

Regina "GiGi" M. Zymantas, a Remarkable IT Professional, Remembered for Generosity and Love of Family

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Regina "GiGi" M. Zymantas passed away on June 4. Below is the obituary.

Neal Joseph Smolik, Known as "BBKnees," Dies at 67

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Neal Joseph Smolik passed away on June 4. Below is the obituary.

Kenneth R. Grimberg Funeral Service Details Announced

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Kenneth R. Grimberg passed away on June 4. Below is the obituary.

Anthony Damptz, Beloved Husband and Father, Mourned in Morris

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Anthony R. Damptz passed away on June 4. Below is the obituary.

Annmarie Gorecki Devine, 67, Remembered for Selfless Service and Love for Family

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Annmarie Gorecki Devine passed away on June 4. Below is the obituary.

Virginia J. Houlihan, 88; Cherished Wife, Mother, and Grandmother

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Virginia J. Houlihan passed away on June 4. Below is the obituary.

Stanislaw Dzierzega, 85, mourned by family and friends

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Stanislaw Dzierzega passed away on June 4. Below is the obituary.

Samuel "Sam" J. Simone, 83, Remembered for Business Ventures and Community Engagement

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Samuel "Sam" J. Simone passed away on June 4. Below is the obituary.

Mark Wrzesniak, 71, leaves behind a loving family

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Mark Wrzesniak passed away on June 4. Below is the obituary.

Denise M. Tutt-O’Brien Remembered for Love of Tennis, Travel, and Cars

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Denise M. Tutt-O'Brien passed away on June 4. Below is the obituary.

Catherine "Kay" Marie O'Brien, 83, Remembered for Family Dedication and Kind Spirit

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Catherine Marie "Kay" O'Brien passed away on June 4. Below is the obituary.

Anthony M. Sartori, 89, remembered for his love of family, camping, and bingo

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Anthony M. Sartori passed away on June 4. Below is the obituary.

Allan L. Franz, Beloved Math Teacher and Theater Enthusiast, Passes Away at 76

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Allan L. Franz passed away on June 4. Below is the obituary.

Illinois reports data breach affecting over 900 individuals

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has reported a data breach incident in compliance with the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act.

Illinois announces schedule for waterfowl blind drawings

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Waterfowl hunters in Illinois should prepare for the upcoming waterfowl blind drawings scheduled at various public hunting areas across the state.

VA home loan amount averages $310,238 in Illinois for Q4 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 5, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Illinois during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $310,238, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.