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Nancy Joan (Geringer) Masters, Age 88, Remembered in Obituary

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 19, 2024

Nancy Masters passed away on Nov. 17. Below is the obituary.

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Hermine C. Cannon, 99, Remembered for Love and Family

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 19, 2024

Hermine C. Cannon passed away on Nov. 17. Below is the obituary.

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Michael Edward Tierney, 90, Veteran and Family Man, Remembered Fondly

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 19, 2024

Michael Edward Tierney passed away on Nov. 17. Below is the obituary.

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James Andrew Tabor, Educator and Musician, Dies at 73

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 19, 2024

James Andrew Tabor passed away on Nov. 17. Below is the obituary.

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Geraldine "Jeri" Dolezal Remembered for Dedication to Community and Love of Family

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 19, 2024

Geraldine "Jeri" Dolezal passed away on Nov. 17. Below is the obituary.

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Joanne Therese Skidmore, 84, Remembered with Love

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 19, 2024

Joanne Therese Skidmore passed away on Nov. 17. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois launches tool for workers to claim unpaid wages

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 19, 2024

Illinois workers now have an additional resource to claim unpaid wages and penalties, thanks to a collaboration between State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL).

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Illinois Department of Agriculture announces return of cover crop incentive program

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 19, 2024

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is set to launch the sixth edition of its "Fall Covers for Spring Savings" program.

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Illinois seeks management team for new correctional facility projects

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 19, 2024

The Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), has announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking a qualified Construction Management and Owner's Advisor team.

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IDNR emphasizes safety as deer hunting season begins

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 19, 2024

As the firearm deer season approaches in Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is emphasizing the importance of safety for hunters using tree stands.

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Jeanne Ives: 'Dump Gotion NOW, Gov. Pritzker or Trump will do it for you'

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 19, 2024

Jeanne Ives questioned Illinois' involvement with Gotion in a November 15 post on X, saying, "I ask again, WHY are Illinoisans forced to subsidize CCP-backed Gotion?"

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Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board will meet November 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 18, 2024

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 19

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Illinois' sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 61.2% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Illinois collected $6.5 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Children's Justice Task Force met Nov. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 18, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Children's Justice Task Force met Monday, Nov. 18

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Chester Sobczak Jr., 79, of Romeoville, Passes Away Surrounded by Family

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Chester Sobczak passed away on Nov. 16. Below is the obituary.

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Gloria May Murphy Remembered as Loving and Kind

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Gloria May Murphy passed away on Nov. 16. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois changes tax collection rules for out-of-state retailers

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Retailers selling to Illinois customers will face new tax obligations starting January 1, 2025.

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Illinois awards over $1 million for Lake Michigan shoreline projects

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 18, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Coastal Management Program has announced the allocation of $1,075,395 in grants to various organizations across Illinois.

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Illinois' property tax revenues unchanged in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 17, 2024

Illinois collected $19 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois as of week ending Nov. 16

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 17, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois as of week ending Nov. 16.