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Illinois Department of Transportation uses new method for Rock River bridge replacement

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has undertaken an innovative approach to replacing the two aging bridges that carry Illinois 2 over the Rock River in Rockton.

Illinois lawmakers return after Columbus Day with public transit funding on agenda

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 14, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly will reconvene in Springfield on October 14, following Columbus Day.

Lois V. Hollaar, wife of late William Hollaar, passes at 95

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 8, 2025

Lois V. Hollaar passed away on Oct. 6. Below is the obituary.

Julia "Nana" P. Engel, 91, of Braidwood, IL, passes away peacefully

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 7, 2025

Julia "Nana" P. Engel passed away on Oct. 5. Below is the obituary.

Mark E. Genson, 66, Remembered for his Kindness and Love for Life

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 7, 2025

Mark E. Genson passed away on Oct. 5. Below is the obituary.

Erasmo C. Ramirez, 43, of Morris, Illinois, Remembered for Love of Family and Fishing

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 6, 2025

Erasmo C. Ramirez passed away on Oct. 4. Below is the obituary.

Illinois Wheat Development Board announces October election with open seats

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 6, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced the list of candidates for the upcoming Illinois Wheat Development Board election, scheduled for October 30, 2025.

Federal prosecutors charge two Chicago residents with assaulting federal agents using vehicles

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 5, 2025

Two Chicago residents have been charged in federal court for allegedly using their vehicles to assault and impede federal agents.

Rosemary Eskra, 77, of Essex, IL, passes away

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 5, 2025

Rosemary Eskra passed away on Oct. 3. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois Department of Transportation launches Intern to Hire program for aspiring civil engineers

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 5, 2025

A new initiative has been launched by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to attract and retain civil engineering talent.

Illinois transitions to state-based health insurance marketplace in 2026

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 5, 2025

Illinois will move to a state-based health insurance marketplace starting in 2026, following approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

James F. Fowler, U.S. Army Veteran, passes at 79

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 4, 2025

James F. Fowler passed away on Oct. 2. Below is the obituary.

Jerome J. "Jerry" Astrauskas, 80, of Orland Park, Passes Away

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 4, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" J. Astrauskas passed away on Oct. 2. Below is the obituary.

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.