Prairie State Wire

Thomas Nestlehut passed away on Sept. 12. Below is the obituary.

Diane Marie Mendoza, 63, Remembered in Obituary

Diane Marie Mendoza passed away on Sept. 12. Below is the obituary.

Dianna M. Hollis, 64, Remembered for Love of Family and Puzzle Games

Dianna M. Hollis passed away on Sept. 12. Below is the obituary.

Lois Virginia Reese, 94, Remembered for Generosity and Competitive Spirit

Lois Virginia Reese passed away on Sept. 12. Below is the obituary.

Eric A. Westlund, 78, Passes Away at Mokena Home

Eric A. Westlund passed away on Sept. 12. Below is the obituary.

Guadalupe M. Cardoso, 91, remembered for her devotion to family

Guadalupe Cardoso passed away on Sept. 12. Below is the obituary.

Richard Allen Sampognaro, 68, Remembered for Generosity and Dedication

Richard "Rick" Sampognaro passed away on Sept. 12. Below is the obituary.

Alex M. Waller, 77, Passes Away; Remembered for Dedication to Fermi Lab and Love for Star Trek

Alex M. Waller passed away on Sept. 11. Below is the obituary.

Eleanor I. Mininni, 91, Wife of Robert F. Mininni Sr., Remembered as Devoted Mother and Grandmother

Eleanor I. Mininni passed away on Sept. 11. Below is the obituary.

Gertrude O. Kramer, Devoted Christian and Loving Mother, Passes Away at 98

Gertrude O. Kramer passed away on Sept. 11. Below is the obituary.

Gordon Ray Sennholtz, 83, Remembered for Service and Love of Golf

Gordon R. Sennholtz passed away on Sept. 11. Below is the obituary.

John "Jake" E. Gorman, Fondly Remembered for Love of Family and Outdoors

John "Jake" E. Gorman passed away on Sept. 11. Below is the obituary.

Ronald J. Kupczyk, 83, US Army Veteran, Funeral Plans and Donations Noted

Ronald J. Kupczyk passed away on Sept. 11. Below is the obituary.

Chicago’s John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation grant kept Charlotte train murderer, arrested 14 times, on the streets

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 13, 2025

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, headquartered in Chicago, gave $3.3 million to Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to reduce jail use.

Ted Dabrowski launches gubernatorial bid: 'Illinois families are ready for responsible leadership that advances their ambitions'

By Y. R. Duckworth | Sep 12, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, former president of Wirepoints, has announced his candidacy for governor.

Man charged with robbing armored truck driver in downtown Chicago

By T. B. Watson | Sep 12, 2025

A man has been charged in federal court with robbing an armored truck driver in downtown Chicago earlier this week.

Cathy Sue Gremley, 75, Wife of Gene Gremley, Remembered for Family Love

Cathy Sue Gremley passed away on Sept. 10. Below is the obituary.

Jeanne A. Pope, 85, Fondly Remembered for her Love of Family and Pets

Jeanne A. Pope passed away on Sept. 10. Below is the obituary.

Jim, 81, Remembered for Laughter, Love, and Charisma

James H. Helsdingen passed away on Sept. 10. Below is the obituary.

Kenneth J. Witulski, Marines Veteran, Remembered in Tinley Park