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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met Oct. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2024

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met Tuesday, Oct. 22

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Illinois Gaming Board met Sept. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2024

Illinois Gaming Board met Thursday, Sept. 12

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Barbara A. Hall, 86, of Lockport, Passes Away Surrounded by Family

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 26, 2024

Barbara A. Hall passed away on Oct. 24. Below is the obituary.

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Steven “Steve” Ronald Arrigoni, Lineman and Loving Husband, Dies at 66

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 26, 2024

Steven "Steve" Arrigoni passed away on Oct. 24. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois ranks 18th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 25, 2024

Illinois ranked 18th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 2,128 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Christopher Lawrence Walsh Remembered for Love of Family and Sports

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 25, 2024

Christopher Lawrence Walsh passed away on Oct. 23. Below is the obituary.

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Oliver T. Apgar Jr., U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, 68, of Lockport, Passes Away Peacefully

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 25, 2024

Oliver T. Apgar passed away on Oct. 23. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois highlights childhood lead poisoning prevention efforts during dedicated awareness week

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 25, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is emphasizing the importance of awareness regarding health risks from lead exposure during Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, which runs from October 20 to 26.

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2025 Commission Calendar released for public access

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 25, 2024

The 2025 Commission Calendar is now available for download and viewing

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Illinois youth hunters harvest over 4,000 deer in recent hunting season

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 25, 2024

Youth hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 4,057 deer during the youth deer hunting season held from October 12 to 14.

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ATA Grand American sees significant turnout at World Shooting Complex

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 25, 2024

More than 3,000 target shooters from all U.S. states, four Canadian provinces, and five other countries participated in the 125th American Trapshooting Association's Grand American competition at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC)...

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Illinois urges awareness during Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 25, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging residents to remain aware of health risks associated with lead exposure during Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, observed from October 20-26.

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Susan T. Wroblewski, 69, Former Real Estate Assistant and Devoted Grandmother, Passes Away in Bourbonnais

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 24, 2024

Susan T. Wroblewski passed away on Oct. 22. Below is the obituary.

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Job numbers rise as unemployment falls across most metro areas

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 24, 2024

Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs have risen in nine metropolitan areas and decreased in five for the period ending September 2024, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Over this same period, unemployment rates decreased in eight areas, increased in five, and remained unchanged in one.

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Illinois sees mixed changes in metro area job markets

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 24, 2024

Over the year ending in September 2024, total nonfarm jobs rose in nine metropolitan areas and fell in five, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The unemployment rate decreased in eight areas, increased in five, and remained unchanged in one.

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Illinois expands certified community behavioral health clinics under new federal program

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 24, 2024

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has announced that 19 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) are now providing mental health care and substance use treatment services as part of a federal Medicaid...

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Illinois regulators announce September enforcement actions

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 24, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has disclosed the enforcement actions executed in September 2024. The announcement was made by Director of Financial Institutions, Francisco Menchaca, Acting Director of Professional Regulation, Camile Lindsay, and Director of Real Estate, Laurie Murphy.

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Carol P. Raef, 98, Remembered for Her Faith, Generosity, and Love for Family

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 23, 2024

Carol P. Raef passed away on Oct. 21. Below is the obituary.

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Gail L Lynch Vanek Remembered for Her Positive Spirit and Love for Life

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 23, 2024

Gail Lynch Vanek passed away on Oct. 21. Below is the obituary.

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Fire officials stress importance of working smoke alarms during awareness event

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 23, 2024

State and local fire officials gathered at the O'Fallon Fire Department to emphasize the importance of working smoke alarms and to promote a no-cost smoke alarm installation program available for O'Fallon residents. Illinois State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera stated, "The OSFM is committed to helping make communities safer by providing resources to local fire departments and encouraging them to engage their community members through the 'Be Alarmed!' or similar fire prevention programs."