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News from February 2025

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Illinois Product Expo returns with local vendors and wine experience

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 26, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the return of the Illinois Product Expo, scheduled for March 1st and 2nd at the Orr Building in the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

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IDOT hosts successful inaugural storm sewer cleaning training session

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 26, 2025

An inaugural training session on storm sewer cleaning, organized by IDOT’s Technology Transfer Center, was held in October 2024 at the Harry R. Hanley Building in Springfield.

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Jan. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 25, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Jan. 14

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Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Jan. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 25, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Jan. 14

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Medicaid Advisory Committee, N.B. Stakeholder Subcommittee met Feb. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 25, 2025

Medicaid Advisory Committee, N.B. Stakeholder Subcommittee met Monday, Feb. 24

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Feb. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 25, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Tuesday, Feb. 18

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Miguel Angel Virgen Silva Funeral Arrangements Announced

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 25, 2025

Miguel Angel Virgen Silva passed away on Feb. 23. Below is the obituary.

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Jairus Paolo Castañeda Remembered for Love and Legacy

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 25, 2025

Jairus Paolo Castañeda passed away on Feb. 23. Below is the obituary.

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Antoinette Marie Schmidt Remembered for Love and Wisdom

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 25, 2025

Antoinette Marie Schmidt passed away on Feb. 23. Below is the obituary.

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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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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 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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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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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.

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Jesus "Jesse" Rojas Remembered for Kindness and Love

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 22, 2025

Jesus Rojas passed away on Feb. 20. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois lottery player wins $3 million with Ultimate Diamond Jackpot

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 22, 2025

An Illinois Lottery player has won a significant prize of over $3 million through the Fast Play game, Ultimate Diamond Jackpot.