Prairie State Wire

Illinois collected $1.1 billion in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Darin Van Witzenburg, 64, Remembered with Love

Darin Van Witzenburg passed away on Nov. 27. Below is the obituary.

Lupe G. Moreno, 92, of Manteno, Passes Away Peacefully at Home

Lupe G. Moreno passed away on Nov. 27. Below is the obituary.

Jeanne M. Johnson, 83, Remembered in Obituary

Jeanne M. Johnson passed away on Nov. 27. Below is the obituary.

Stephanie Rae Langheld, 49, of Lockport, Remembered for Love of Family

Stephanie Rae Langheld passed away on Nov. 26. Below is the obituary.

Robert J. Redner, 87, Honored for His Service and Kindness

Robert J. Redner passed away on Nov. 26. Below is the obituary.

Philip F. Varnagis, 92, Remembered for His Dedication and Kindness

Philip F. Varnagis passed away on Nov. 26. Below is the obituary.

Darlene J. Hayden, 76, of Blue Island, Passes Away at Citadel of Bourbonnais

Darlene J. Hayden passed away on Nov. 26. Below is the obituary.

James C. "Jim" Parnitzke Remembered for Generosity and Dedication to Family

James "Jim" C. Parnitzke passed away on Nov. 26. Below is the obituary.

Illinois gun ban faces opposition as plaintiffs file against state’s injunction request

The lawsuit Harrel v. Raoul has been consolidated with other legal actions challenging the Protecting Illinois Communities Act (PICA).

Illinois' license tax revenue up 6.6% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

Illinois collected $1 billion in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Elizabeth A. "Beth" Ragona, 62, Fondly Remembered

Elizabeth "Beth" A. Ragona passed away on Nov. 25. Below is the obituary.

Claudia M. Benda, 71, Remembered with Love and Fondness

Claudia M. Benda passed away on Nov. 25. Below is the obituary.

Arlene Newman, 83, Remembered in Obituary

Arlene Newman passed away on Nov. 25. Below is the obituary.

IDOR advises on cybersecurity as holiday shopping season begins

As the holiday shopping season approaches, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is cautioning consumers to stay alert to potential online threats.

Illinois hunters harvest over 54,000 deer during initial firearm weekend

Hunters in Illinois harvested a total of 54,661 deer during the first weekend of the state's firearm deer season from November 22 to 24.

Illinois' license tax revenue up 26.5% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

Illinois collected $1 billion in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Illinois collects $1.1 billion in license tax revenue in Q2