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Truth in Accounting CEO: Federal surplus claims obscure growing national debt

By D. H. Parks | Sep 24, 2025

Sheila Weinberg, founder and CEO of Truth in Accounting, said on the Prairie State Wire Podcast that federal budget surplus narratives have misled the public by masking rising national debt and long-term fiscal obligations.

Illinois Department of Agriculture hosts second grain tour welcoming international buyers

By T. B. Watson | Sep 24, 2025

International buyers from six countries in the Middle East and Asia will visit Illinois as part of the Illinois Department of Agriculture's (IDOA) second grain tour of 2025.

Anna Mangiaracina, 90, Passes Away Peacefully at Home in Beecher

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

Anna Mangiaracina passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

Connie R. Lisewski, 70, of Morris, Passes Away Peacefully

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

Connie Lisewski passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

David J. Maslowski, Remembered for Dedication to Family and Work

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

David J. Maslowski passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

Gay L. Wedel-Rocco Funeral Arrangements

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

Gay L. Wedel-Rocco (Karme) passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

Gerald L. "Jerry" Cissna Memorial Service Details

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" L. Cissna passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

Howard A. Ward, Korean War Veteran and Longtime Educator, Dies at 90

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

Howard A. Ward passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

Michael J. Galazkiewicz, 67, Remembered for Love of Travel and Family

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

Michael J. Galazkiewicz passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

Sandra K. Harm, 58, of Orland Park, Remembered in Funeral Service

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

Sandra K. Harm passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

Dan Proft: Mayor Johnson's 'words should be included’ in coverage on Chicago violence

By D. B. Baldwin | Sep 23, 2025

Dan Proft, host of "Chicago’s Morning Answer," said on X that Mayor Brandon Johnson's comments on law enforcement should be considered in discussions about Chicago's violent crime.

Walter B. Zoberis, Founder of Century Design Engineering Company, Dies at 86

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 23, 2025

Walter B. Zoberis passed away on Sept. 21. Below is the obituary.

Michelle Bumpous, 51, Remembered for Kindness and Creativity

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 23, 2025

Michelle M. Bumpous passed away on Sept. 21. Below is the obituary.

Warren J. Eichhorn, 55, Remembered with Love

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 23, 2025

Warren J. Eichhorn passed away on Sept. 21. Below is the obituary.

Marie D. "Lola" Cuevas, 79, Dies Surrounded by Family in Chicago

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 23, 2025

Marie "Lola" D. Cuevas passed away on Sept. 21. Below is the obituary.

Rockford man sentenced to over six years for illegal firearm possession

By T. B. Watson | Sep 23, 2025

A Rockford resident has received a prison sentence of more than six years for illegal firearm possession.

Federal judge sentences man for armed robbery of postal worker in Chicago

By I. O. Jordan | Sep 23, 2025

A man has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for robbing a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier at gunpoint in Chicago.

Illinois General Assembly considers new taxes to fund transit and state programs

By T. B. Watson | Sep 23, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly is currently reviewing proposals for new tax increases aimed at generating more revenue for Chicago-area transit systems and other state programs.

Suburban man indicted for $17 million healthcare fraud scheme involving fake therapy claims

By I. O. Jordan | Sep 23, 2025

A man from Grayslake, Illinois, has been indicted on federal healthcare fraud charges for allegedly submitting more than $17.3 million in fraudulent claims to a private insurer.