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Illinois' historic Jarrot Mansion opens for Bastille Day celebration

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 7, 2025

The Jarrot Mansion State Historic Site in St. Clair County, Illinois, will open its doors to the public on July 12 to celebrate Bastille Day and the state's French heritage.

Federal charges filed against seven in Chicago drug trafficking probe

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 7, 2025

A federal investigation targeting drug and firearm activities on Chicago's South Side has led to charges against seven individuals.

Janice Marie (Meyer) Wilke, 83, Formerly of Mokena, Passes Away in Peotone

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 6, 2025

Janice Marie (Meyer) Wilke passed away on July 4. Below is the obituary.

Ronald G. "Ron" Heppe, 81, Remembered as a Dedicated Mechanic and Business Owner

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 6, 2025

Ronald "Ron" G. Heppe passed away on July 4. Below is the obituary.

Rodolfo “Rudy” Nunez, 77, Remembered in Funeral Services

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 6, 2025

Rodolfo Nunez passed away on July 4. Below is the obituary.

Jerome L. Klonowski, 97, Remembered for Patriotism, Love of Family, and Service to Community

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 6, 2025

Jerome L. Klonowski passed away on July 4. Below is the obituary.

Rita F. O'Connor, 96, Remembered for Love of Family and Joy

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 6, 2025

Rita F. O'Connor passed away on July 4. Below is the obituary.

Marilyn Wahlstrom Passes Away at 89

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 6, 2025

Marilyn Wahlstrom passed away on July 4. Below is the obituary.

Jerome M. Strick, A Life Well-Lived and Comically Remembered

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 6, 2025

Jerome M. Strick passed away on July 4. Below is the obituary.

Betty G. Croke Remembered with Love

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 6, 2025

Betty G. Croke passed away on July 4. Below is the obituary.

Alex M. Denman, 34, Remembered for Dedication and Love

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 6, 2025

Alex M. Denman passed away on July 4. Below is the obituary.

Number of VA loans issued in Illinois increased by 76.6% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 5, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,167 home loans in Illinois, totaling $992.8 million, during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.