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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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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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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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Maria Karolak, Known for Kindness and Generosity, Passes Away at 92

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 15, 2025

Maria Karolak passed away on Oct. 13. Below is the obituary.

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Stanislawa Koscielak, 92, Remembered as Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 15, 2025

Stanislawa Koscielak passed away on Oct. 13. Below is the obituary.

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Maureen C. Harty, nee Bird, Remembered for Love and Dedication

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 14, 2025

Maureen C. Harty passed away on Oct. 12. Below is the obituary.

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Robert John Jirik Remembered for Love of Family, Humor, and Generosity

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 14, 2025

Robert J. Jirik passed away on Oct. 12. Below is the obituary.

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Barbara M. Ryan, 70, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Dedicated Teacher

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 13, 2025

Barbara M. Ryan passed away on Oct. 11. Below is the obituary.

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DeLores Margaret Molenstra, Beloved Wife and Matriarch, Remembered for Kindness and Devotion

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 13, 2025

DeLores Margaret Molenstra passed away on Oct. 11. Below is the obituary.

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Ronald J. Norway, Dedicated Public Servant and Loving Family Man, Passes Away at 86

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 13, 2025

Ronald J. Norway passed away on Oct. 11. Below is the obituary.

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Michael W. "Mike" Sauerwein Remembered as Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandpa

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 12, 2025

Michael W. Sauerwein passed away on Oct. 10. Below is the obituary.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski discusses rural economy at Stronghurst meet and greet: 'Small town communities are losing jobs and people'

By M. V. Joyner | Oct 10, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Illinois, said small-town communities face economic challenges as manufacturing jobs decline.

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Dennis Roy Hermosillo Remembered for Humor, Love, and Passion

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 10, 2025

Dennis Hermosillo passed away on Oct. 8. Below is the obituary.

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Dennis Michael Ferguson, 68, Remembered as a Beloved Husband, Loving Father, and Proud Grandfather

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 9, 2025

Dennis Michael Ferguson passed away on Oct. 7. Below is the obituary.

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Donald Lee Smith Remembered for Love, Kindness, and Dedication

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 9, 2025

Donald L. Smith passed away on Oct. 7. Below is the obituary.

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Robert R. Gonzalez (Bob) Remembered as Devoted Family Man and Road Trip Enthusiast

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 9, 2025

Robert R. Gonzalez passed away on Oct. 7. Below is the obituary.

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Zbigniew J. Warpecha, 63, Dies Peacefully

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 5, 2025

Zbigniew J. Warpecha passed away on Oct. 3. Below is the obituary.

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Stanislaw Gawron, Beloved Husband and Father, Passes Away at 61

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 4, 2025

Stanislaw Gawron passed away on Oct. 2. Below is the obituary.

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William H. Newren Sr., 87, Remembered as a Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 4, 2025

William H. Newren passed away on Oct. 2. Below is the obituary.

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Joanne Bryja, Talented Artist and Loving Soul, Passes Away at 30

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 3, 2025

Joanne Bryja passed away on Oct. 1. Below is the obituary.

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

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

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

Maria Karolak, Known for Kindness and Generosity, Passes Away at 92

Stanislawa Koscielak, 92, Remembered as Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother

Maureen C. Harty, nee Bird, Remembered for Love and Dedication

Robert John Jirik Remembered for Love of Family, Humor, and Generosity

Barbara M. Ryan, 70, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Dedicated Teacher

DeLores Margaret Molenstra, Beloved Wife and Matriarch, Remembered for Kindness and Devotion

Ronald J. Norway, Dedicated Public Servant and Loving Family Man, Passes Away at 86

Michael W. "Mike" Sauerwein Remembered as Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandpa

Gov. candidate Dabrowski discusses rural economy at Stronghurst meet and greet: 'Small town communities are losing jobs and people'

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