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Illinois Tollway approves $22M in contracts for construction and engineering

By T. B. Watson | Oct 6, 2025

The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has approved four contracts totaling over $22.4 million for construction and professional engineering services at its September meeting.

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Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Oct. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 5, 2025

Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Friday, Oct. 3.

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Federal prosecutors charge two Chicago residents with assaulting federal agents using vehicles

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 5, 2025

Two Chicago residents have been charged in federal court for allegedly using their vehicles to assault and impede federal agents.

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Kaitlyn Mitchum discusses legislative affairs role at Illinois Department of Transportation

By I. O. Jordan | Oct 5, 2025

Bureau Chief of State Affairs Kaitlyn Mitchum has been with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) since January 2024.

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Illinois Department of Transportation launches Intern to Hire program for aspiring civil engineers

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 5, 2025

A new initiative has been launched by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to attract and retain civil engineering talent.

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Five charged in Chicago for alleged assaults on ICE agents during Broadview operation

By T. B. Watson | Oct 5, 2025

Five people have been charged in federal court in Chicago for allegedly assaulting or resisting federal agents during immigration enforcement operations in Broadview, Illinois, over the weekend.

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Illinois Department of Revenue sets tentative property assessment multiplier for Kankakee County

By D. H. Parks | Oct 5, 2025

Kankakee County has received a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

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Illinois Department of Revenue launches tax amnesty program for unpaid taxes

By A. U. Williams | Oct 5, 2025

Taxpayers in Illinois will have an opportunity to pay past-due state taxes without penalties or interest during a new amnesty period announced by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

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Illinois transitions to state-based health insurance marketplace in 2026

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 5, 2025

Illinois will move to a state-based health insurance marketplace starting in 2026, following approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Sept. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, Sept. 30.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Sept. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Tuesday, Sept. 30.

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Illinois Department of Corrections Adult Advisory Board met Sept. 29

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

Illinois Department of Corrections Adult Advisory Board met Monday, Sept. 29.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Uniform Statewide Crime Statistics Task Force met Sept. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Uniform Statewide Crime Statistics Task Force met Tuesday, Sept. 30.

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Undocumented immigrant sentenced for illegal re-entry after prior deportation

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 3, 2025

An undocumented immigrant with a history of criminal convictions in Illinois has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for illegally re-entering the United States after being deported.

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Illinois Department of Revenue schedules tax education webinar for October

By T. B. Watson | Oct 3, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue will host a free 90-minute webinar on October 3, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The event is part of the department's Tax Education Webinar Series and will feature presentations from the Collections Bureau,...

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski gains endorsements from former Illinois officials Ives, Morrison and Grogan

By Y. R. Duckworth | Oct 1, 2025

The Ted Dabrowski for Governor campaign has announced that former Illinois officials Jeanne Ives, Tom Morrison, and Bob Grogan have endorsed Dabrowski's gubernatorial bid.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski calls for repeal of the Illinois Trust Act

By A. U. Williams | Oct 1, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, candidate for governor of Illinois, announced in a press conference that he is calling for the repeal of the Illinois Trust Act and condemned sanctuary policies as threats to public safety.

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Rockford man receives nine-year federal sentence for illegal gun sales

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 30, 2025

A Rockford resident has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for firearms offenses.

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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.