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News from 2024

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

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 28, 2024

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

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

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 27, 2024

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

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Arlene Newman, 83, Remembered in Obituary

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 27, 2024

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

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

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 27, 2024

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

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

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 27, 2024

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

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IDOR advises on cybersecurity as holiday shopping season begins

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 27, 2024

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

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

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 27, 2024

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.

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

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 27, 2024

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

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Illinois collects $1.1 billion in license tax revenue in Q2

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 27, 2024

Illinois collected $1.1 billion in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Teddy D. Allen, 71, Passes Away in Naperville After Mesothelioma Battle

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 26, 2024

Teddy Denair Allen passed away on Nov. 24. Below is the obituary.

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Charles E. Kondas, 92, of Frankfort, IL, Passes Away at Home

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 26, 2024

Charles E. Kondas passed away on Nov. 24. Below is the obituary.

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Gerald W. "Jerry" Dill, 79, Remembered for Dedication and Service

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 26, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" W. Dill passed away on Nov. 24. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois Department releases October 2024 enforcement report

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 26, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has released its enforcement report for October 2024.

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Illinois Racing Board met Nov. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 25, 2024

Illinois Racing Board met Thursday, Nov. 21

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Medicaid Advisory Committee, Public Education Subcommittee met Nov. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 25, 2024

Medicaid Advisory Committee, Public Education Subcommittee met Thursday, Nov. 21

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llinois Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council met Nov. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 25, 2024

llinois Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council met Thursday, Nov. 21

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Traffic/Pedestrian Data Stop Task Force met Nov. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 25, 2024

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Traffic/Pedestrian Data Stop Task Force met Thursday, Nov. 21

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission East Central Regional Human Rights Authority met November 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 25, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission East Central Regional Human Rights Authority met 3 p.m. Thursday, November 21

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Eileen T. Clifford (Mahoney) Honored in Passing

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 25, 2024

Eileen T. Clifford passed away on Nov. 23. Below is the obituary.

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Abraham Mathai, Bourbonnais Resident and Devout Church Member, Dies at 85

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 25, 2024

Abraham Mathai passed away on Nov. 23. Below is the obituary.