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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

News from September 2025

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Uihlein donation leads consolidation of business backing for Dabrowski campaign

By Prairie State Wire News Service | Sep 29, 2025

Richard Uihlein, CEO of Uline and one of the most influential Republican donors in recent elections, has contributed $250,000 to Ted Dabrowski’s campaign for Illinois governor.

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Three men indicted in alleged scheme involving deceased identities and pandemic loan fraud

By T. B. Watson | Sep 29, 2025

Three men from the Chicago area have been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly carrying out a scheme to open credit cards in the names of recently deceased individuals.

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Illinois Pollution Control Board halts review of California-style vehicle emissions rules

By I. O. Jordan | Sep 29, 2025

The Illinois Pollution Control Board (PCB) has decided to pause its review of proposed rules that would have aligned the state with California’s Advanced Clean Cars II, Advanced Clean Trucks, and Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus standards.

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Illinois Department of Public Health issues new vaccine guidance for fall respiratory season

By T. B. Watson | Sep 29, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its vaccine recommendations for the 2025-2026 fall and winter respiratory season.

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Aug. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Aug. 12.

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Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Aug. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Aug. 12.

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Illinois State Board of Education met Aug. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 13.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Aug. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, Aug. 20.

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American Business Club of Springfield donates record sum to local charities

By I. O. Jordan | Sep 28, 2025

The American Business Club (ABC) of Springfield is set to distribute more than $128,000 to local charities during a presentation at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on September 30.

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Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Development Committee met Sept. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Development Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 24.

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IDHS, Social Services Advisory Council, Outreach, Engagement, Equity, and Policy Committee met Sept. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

IDHS, Social Services Advisory Council, Outreach, Engagement, Equity, and Policy Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 23.

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IDHS, Social Services Advisory Council, Response, Recovery, and Innovation Committee met Sept. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

IDHS, Social Services Advisory Council, Response, Recovery, and Innovation Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 23.

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IDHS, Social Services Advisory Council Health & Wellness Committee met Sept. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

IDHS, Social Services Advisory Council Health & Wellness Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 23.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Statewide Parent Advisory Council met Sept. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Statewide Parent Advisory Council met Tuesday, Sept. 23.

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President of League of American Workers: 'We have a serious problem with trans violence'

By T. B. Watson | Sep 26, 2025

Steve Cortes, President of the League of American Workers, addressed concerns regarding violence involving transgender individuals, calling for "truth and sanity."

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Founder of League of American Workers: 'Half of young black men in Chicago are neither working nor in school'

By A. T. Brackett | Sep 26, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, has expressed concerns over the number of young Black men in Chicago who are out of school and unemployed.

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Congress has yet to extend key Medicare telehealth flexibilities beyond September 2025

By T. B. Watson | Sep 26, 2025

Several Medicare telehealth flexibilities introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire on September 30, 2025, unless Congress takes further action.

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Illinois Department of Public Health updates fall vaccine guidance and expands COVID-19 shot access

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 26, 2025

Earlier this week, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released updated guidance for fall respiratory virus vaccines and took steps to improve access to COVID-19 vaccinations across the state.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski: 'Gov. Pritzker often uses extreme and reckless rhetoric'

By A. U. Williams | Sep 25, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for governor of Illinois, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's rhetoric, claiming it undermines political unity and serves to advance Pritzker's national ambitions.

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Man indicted for allegedly forging federal judge signatures in Chicago

By I. O. Jordan | Sep 25, 2025

A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted Walter Brzowski, 67, of Chicago, on eleven counts of forgery.