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John W. Cross, 82, Passes Away Surrounded by Family

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 21, 2024

John W. Cross passed away on Oct. 19. Below is the obituary.

John Stanley Visus, 80, of Lemont, Passes Away Peacefully

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 21, 2024

John Stanley Visus passed away on Oct. 19. Below is the obituary.

Pritzker administration hosts minority health conference focusing on equity

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 21, 2024

The Illinois Minority Health Conference commenced today in Naperville, hosted by Governor JB Pritzker's administration and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The event spans three days and aligns with IDPH's ongoing efforts to implement the Healthy Illinois 2028 State Health Improvement Plan. A central focus of this plan is addressing racism as a public health crisis.

Pritzker administration opens minority health conference focusing on equity

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 21, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Governor JB Pritzker's administration have commenced the 2024 Minority Health Conference in Naperville.

Tax deadlines postponed for Illinois storm victims

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 21, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue have announced tax relief measures for individuals and businesses affected by severe weather events in Illinois. These include storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that began on July 13, 2024.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending Aug. 31?

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 20, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Aug. 31 found here.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois as of week ending Oct. 19

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 20, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois as of week ending Oct. 19.

Illinois reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Oct. 19

By F. K. Mccarthy | Oct 20, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Illinois for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 50-99, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Oct. 12.

Linda "Red" Ross, 77, Remembered for Her Love of Family, Home, and Animals

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 20, 2024

Linda "Red" Ross passed away on Oct. 18. Below is the obituary.

Dolores Clodi, Homemaker and Gardening Enthusiast, Passes Away at 103

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 20, 2024

Dolores Clodi passed away on Oct. 18. Below is the obituary.

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Oct. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2024

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, Oct. 22

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, Oct. 16

VA provides 2,128 home loans in Illinois totaling $646.8 million in Q3

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,128 home loans totaling $646.8 million in Illinois during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.