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Democrats seek to protect Harmon after Election Board deadlocks on $9.8M fine for campaign finance violations

By Prairie State Wire reports | Oct 23, 2025

The Illinois State Board of Elections deadlocked in a 4-4 partisan vote on Oct. 21 over whether to uphold a $9.8 million campaign finance fine against Senate President Don Harmon, leaving the unprecedented penalty temporarily unenforceable.

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Bridget Elizabeth Kramer, 46, of Manteno, Passes Away

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 22, 2025

Bridget Elizabeth Kramer passed away on Oct. 20. Below is the obituary.

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James E. Stewart, Remembered for Dedication to Family, Faith, and Work

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 22, 2025

James E. Stewart passed away on Oct. 20. Below is the obituary.

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Paul W. Hicks, III, 58, of Wilmington, Remembered for Humor, Love of Family, and Social Nature

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 22, 2025

Paul W. Hicks passed away on Oct. 20. Below is the obituary.

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Chicago-area police officer arrested for allegedly overstaying visa for over a decade

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 21, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on X that it has arrested Radule Bojovic, a suburban Chicago police officer, for allegedly overstaying a tourist visa for more than 10 years and unlawfully working as a sworn officer during that...

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Giri Dhar Sharma, Esteemed Industrialist and Loving Patriarch, Dies at 95

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 20, 2025

Giri Dhar Sharma passed away on Oct. 18. Below is the obituary.

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Elias "Leo" G. Deplaris, Devoted Husband and Loving Father, Passes Away at 84

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 19, 2025

Elias "Leo" G. Deplaris passed away on Oct. 17. Below is the obituary.

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Phyllis J. Markus, Remembered for Her Love and Devotion to Family

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 19, 2025

Phyllis J. Markus passed away on Oct. 17. Below is the obituary.

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Norbert A. Haas, 90, of Lockport, Passes Away Peacefully

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 19, 2025

Norbert A. Haas passed away on Oct. 17. Below is the obituary.

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Michelle Sue Hascek, 57, of Bourbonnais, Passes Away at Home

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 19, 2025

Michelle Sue Hascek passed away on Oct. 17. Below is the obituary.

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Gwendolyn L. Vacca Remembered for Kindness and Love of Nature Coal City Mourns the Loss of Gwendolyn L. Vacca October 16, 2025

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 18, 2025

Gwendolyn L. Vacca passed away on Oct. 16. Below is the obituary.

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Joseph P. "Joe" Stanton Remembered for Humor and Kindness

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 18, 2025

Joseph "Joe" P. Stanton passed away on Oct. 16. Below is the obituary.

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Judy D. McClanahan (nee Baietto) Lovingly Remembered for her Dedication to Family

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 18, 2025

Judy D. McClanahan passed away on Oct. 16. Below is the obituary.

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Maria Lara, 66, of Burbank, IL, Passes Away Peacefully

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 18, 2025

Maria Lara passed away on Oct. 16. Below is the obituary.

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Donald Lee Papineau Sr., 73, of Kankakee, Dies at Rush University Medical Center

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 17, 2025

Donald Lee Papineau passed away on Oct. 15. Below is the obituary.

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Marsha Kay Wenberg, 73, of Joliet, Remembered for Strength and Dedication to Family

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 17, 2025

Marsha Kay Wenberg passed away on Oct. 15. Below is the obituary.

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Martin Ernesto Sotelo, 61, Falleció Pacíficamente

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 17, 2025

Martin Ernesto Sotelo passed away on Oct. 15. Below is the obituary.

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Patricia M. O'Brien, Beloved Mother and Dedicated Nurse, Passes Away at 82

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 16, 2025

Patricia M. O'Brien passed away on Oct. 14. Below is the obituary.

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Lisa Marie O'Doran, Known for Faith and Kindness, Passes Away at 64 Orland Park Mourns the Loss of Lisa Marie O'Doran October 14, 2025

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 16, 2025

Lisa Marie O'Doran passed away on Oct. 14. Below is the obituary.

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Lorraine M. Roethle Remembered for Her Love and Family Legacy

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 16, 2025

Lorraine M. Roethle passed away on Oct. 14. Below is the obituary.