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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

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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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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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President of League of American Workers: 'We have a serious problem with trans violence'

By T. B. Watson | Sep 26, 2025

Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, addressed concerns regarding violence involving transgender individuals, calling for "truth and sanity."

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Congress has yet to extend key Medicare telehealth flexibilities beyond September 2025

By T. B. Watson | Sep 26, 2025

Several Medicare telehealth flexibilities introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire on September 30, 2025, unless Congress takes further action.

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Chicago police officer indicted on federal charges over alleged straw purchase of firearms

By T. B. Watson | Sep 24, 2025

A Chicago Police officer has been indicted on federal firearm charges for allegedly conspiring to make illegal "straw purchases" of firearms for an acquaintance who then transported the weapons to Mexico.

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Illinois Department of Agriculture hosts second grain tour welcoming international buyers

By T. B. Watson | Sep 24, 2025

International buyers from six countries in the Middle East and Asia will visit Illinois as part of the Illinois Department of Agriculture's (IDOA) second grain tour of 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Mercer County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24

By T. B. Watson | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Mercer County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Dewitt County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By T. B. Watson | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Dewitt County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to McLean County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By T. B. Watson | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to McLean County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Illinois State Police regarding arrest records from August 2025 on September 23

By T. B. Watson | Sep 23, 2025

FOIA Request to Illinois State Police regarding arrest and booking records on September 23, 2025.

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Rockford man sentenced to over six years for illegal firearm possession

By T. B. Watson | Sep 23, 2025

A Rockford resident has received a prison sentence of more than six years for illegal firearm possession.

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Illinois General Assembly considers new taxes to fund transit and state programs

By T. B. Watson | Sep 23, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly is currently reviewing proposals for new tax increases aimed at generating more revenue for Chicago-area transit systems and other state programs.

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Illinois state fair attendance surpasses one million in 2025

By T. B. Watson | Sep 22, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker has announced that combined attendance at the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair in 2025 surpassed one million people.

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Pritzker signs executive order securing immunization access amid changing federal policies

By T. B. Watson | Sep 19, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker has signed Executive Order 2025-04, initiating a statewide effort to maintain vaccine access in Illinois during the upcoming fall respiratory virus season.

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Man receives over six years for ATM skimming scheme targeting Chicago and New Jersey

By T. B. Watson | Sep 17, 2025

A man has been sentenced to six years and nine months in federal prison for his role in an ATM card-skimming scheme that targeted machines in Chicago and New Jersey.

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Belleville man pleads guilty to arson at Lebanon gas station

By T. B. Watson | Sep 15, 2025

A Belleville resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to arson after admitting to starting a fire at a gas station in Lebanon, Illinois.

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Man charged with robbing armored truck driver in downtown Chicago

By T. B. Watson | Sep 12, 2025

A man has been charged in federal court with robbing an armored truck driver in downtown Chicago earlier this week.

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Illinois Freedom Caucus: Some Chicago zip codes more dangerous than war zones

By T. B. Watson | Sep 8, 2025

The Illinois Freedom Caucus has raised concerns about public safety in Chicago, claiming on the social media platform X that certain zip codes in the city are more dangerous than war zones.

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Illinois House Republicans call to end Illinois' sanctuary state status

By T. B. Watson | Sep 8, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have announced on the social media platform X that Governor JB Pritzker has turned Illinois into a destination for illegal immigrants.

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FOIA request sent to Teachers' Retirement System regarding Pension Fund board members on September 8, 2025

By T. B. Watson | Sep 8, 2025

FOIA Request to Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois regarding Pension Fund board members roster and photos on September 8, 2025.