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Thursday, July 24, 2025

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Illinois House Republicans announce they stopped Homeschool Act

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 14, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have announced via the social media platform X that they successfully halted the Homeschool Act.

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VA provides 7.9% fewer home purchase loans in Illinois in Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 14, 2025

There were 1,616 VA home purchases in Illinois in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2025, totaling $508.7 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Anthony Agriesti, Beloved Husband and Father, Passes Away at 88

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 14, 2025

Anthony Agriesti passed away on July 12. Below is the obituary.

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Carolyn M. Porys, Remembered with a Memorial Visitation

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 14, 2025

Carolyn M. Porys passed away on July 12. Below is the obituary.

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WWII Veteran and Metropolitan Water Reclamation Department Employee, Jack P. Reimer, Dies at 97

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 14, 2025

Jack P. Reimer passed away on July 12. Below is the obituary.

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James R. Eldridge Jr.: A Life Honored and Remembered

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 14, 2025

James R. Eldridge passed away on July 12. Below is the obituary.

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Norma Rivera's Life and Heritage Remembered in Illinois

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 14, 2025

Norma R. Morales passed away on July 12. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met July 14

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 14, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met Monday, July 14.

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Konstantina “Dina” Gogerty’s Life and Legacy Comes to an End at 86

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 13, 2025

Konstantina Gogerty passed away on July 11. Below is the obituary.

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Alan T. Kulovitz Remembered for Commitment to Service and Family

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 13, 2025

Alan Kulovitz passed away on July 11. Below is the obituary.

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Aniela Kowalkowska, 83, of Chicago, Remembered for Love of Family

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 13, 2025

Aniela Kowalkowska passed away on July 11. Below is the obituary.

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Judith A. Brown Remembered as Beloved Wife and Devoted Secretary

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 13, 2025

Judith A. Brown passed away on July 11. Below is the obituary.

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Theresa M. Baker: A Life Celebrated and Remembered

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 13, 2025

Theresa Baker passed away on July 11. Below is the obituary.

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Dolores M. Despot Remembered for Love and Legacy

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 12, 2025

Dolores M. Despot passed away on July 10. Below is the obituary.

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Jean Cruz, Remembered for Her Kindness and Creativity

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 12, 2025

Jean Cruz passed away on July 10. Below is the obituary.

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Randall D. “Randy” Clymer, 68, Fondly Remembered as Owner of Clymer Construction

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 12, 2025

Randall "Randy" D. Clymer passed away on July 10. Below is the obituary.

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Shirley Mae Duffin Remembered for Her Vibrant Personality and Love for Family

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 12, 2025

Shirley Mae Duffin passed away on July 10. Below is the obituary.

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Man indicted for alleged robbery of Rockford post office

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 12, 2025

A Rockford man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly robbing a post office in Rockford, Illinois, this past May.

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Illinois ranks 17th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2025

Illinois ranked 17th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 3,167 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois GOP promotes Elik bill aimed at protecting students from educator misconduct

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2025

The Illinois GOP announced on X that state Representative Amy Elik introduced a bill intended to protect students of all ages from sexual misconduct by educators in Illinois schools.