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News from February 2025

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Illinois sets new records in Advanced Placement performance

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 25, 2025

The Illinois State Board of Education has announced that the state's Class of 2024 has set new records in Advanced Placement (AP) participation and performance, according to data from the College Board.

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Adult use cannabis sales reach new highs in January

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 25, 2025

The latest figures for adult-use cannabis sales in January 2025 have been released, showing a total of 3,958,808 items sold.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry file 63 petitions in Illinois throughout 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry based in Illinois submitted 63 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Karen A. Smith, 87, of Glenwood IL, Remembered for Service and Love of Music

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

Karen A. Smith passed away on Feb. 22. Below is the obituary.

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Mary “Maura” S. Szydlo, 90: Remembered for Love of Family, Nursing Career, and Travel

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

Mary "Maura" S. Szydlo passed away on Feb. 22. Below is the obituary.

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Therese F. "Terry" McDonough, E.R. Nurse and Devoted Mother, Passes Away at 98

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

Therese F. McDonough passed away on Feb. 22. Below is the obituary.

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Patrick D. Butler, Beloved SouthSider Known as Pop and Coach, Passes Away at 97

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

Patrick D. Butler passed away on Feb. 22. Below is the obituary.

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John E. Bakowski, Skilled Craftsman and Family Man, Passes Away at 67

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

John Bakowski passed away on Feb. 22. Below is the obituary.

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Kristine Lopez Dies at 72; Memorial Service to Be Held

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

Kristine Lopez passed away on Feb. 22. Below is the obituary.

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NFIB Illinois opposes the adoption of California vehicle emissions standards

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Illinois has officially expressed opposition to the proposed adoption of California's vehicle emissions standards within the state.

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NFIB opposes adopting California's vehicle emissions standards in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

NFIB Illinois has expressed its opposition to the proposed adoption of California's vehicle emissions standards in Illinois.

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Illinois iLottery player wins $1M Powerball prize

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

An Illinois iLottery player has won $1 million after matching all five numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing.

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ISRA opens board of directors application process for 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

The International Security Research Association (ISRA) has announced that applications for its Board of Directors are now open.

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JoAnne M. Schranz, Advocate of Love and Kindness, Passes Away

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 23, 2025

JoAnne M. Schranz passed away on Feb. 21. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

By LGIS News Service | Feb 22, 2025

Last week, the IHCC made headlines when it promised "operational support" and "free legal and financial resources" for Chicago-area business owners who were also illegal aliens.

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Roger M. O’Neill, 92, Remembered for Legacy of Family, Education, and Sports

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 22, 2025

Roger M. O'Neill passed away on Feb. 20. Below is the obituary.

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Ruth Ann Firkins, 82, of Bedford Park, Illinois, Passes Away Peacefully

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 22, 2025

Ruth A. Firkins passed away on Feb. 20. Below is the obituary.

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Jan Wacław Passes Away at 65 After Battle with Glioblastoma

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 22, 2025

Jan Waclaw passed away on Feb. 20. Below is the obituary.

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Memorial Mass and Entombment for Darrel "Tom" Antonelli

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 22, 2025

Darrel T. Antonelli passed away on Feb. 20. Below is the obituary.

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Marsha Ann Mazrimas, Former Florist Known for Generosity, Dies at 84

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 22, 2025

Marsha Ann Mazrimas passed away on Feb. 20. Below is the obituary.