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Illinois Department of Revenue addresses non-compliance in direct pay permit program

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 10, 2024

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has released a compliance alert highlighting that numerous participants in the Direct Pay Permit program (DPP) are not adhering to the necessary record-keeping, filing, and payment obligations for...

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Illinois extends deadline for storm-related unemployment aid applications

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 10, 2024

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has extended the deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) applications to December 13, 2024.

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Illinois extends disaster unemployment assistance deadline for storm-affected counties

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 10, 2024

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has announced an extension for the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) application deadline.

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Jeanne Ives: 'Isn't this Election Fraud?'

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 10, 2024

Jeanne Ives commented on the voting record of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s advisor in a December 6 post on X, stating he "claimed to live in Chicago to be eligible for the taxpayer-funded position and then told Houston officials when he voted...

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Hieronima Palasiewicz Dies at 97; Leaves Behind Large and Loving Family

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 9, 2024

Hieronima Palasiewicz passed away on Dec. 7. Below is the obituary.

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Lynn M. McDonald, 62, Remembered for Her Love and Devotion

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 9, 2024

Lynn M. McDonald passed away on Dec. 7. Below is the obituary.

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Thomas S. Gill, 88, Remembered for His Love of Family, Faith, and Country

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 9, 2024

Thomas S. Gill passed away on Dec. 7. Below is the obituary.

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William F. ‘Bill’ Bard Jr., Former Navy Veteran and Arena Lanes Owner, Passes Away at 78

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 9, 2024

William "Bill" F. Bard passed away on Dec. 7. Below is the obituary.

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Barbara K. Cooley, 75, Remembered for Her Devotion to Family

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 9, 2024

Barbara K. Cooley passed away on Dec. 7. Below is the obituary.

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Becky Pluister, Fierce Advocate and Beloved Matriarch, Remembered for Tenacity and Love

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 9, 2024

Becky L. Pluister passed away on Dec. 7. Below is the obituary.

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David John Radke, Navy Veteran and Golf Enthusiast, Passes Away at 78

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 9, 2024

David John Radke passed away on Dec. 7. Below is the obituary.

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Mary M. Sweet, Fondly Remembered for Love of Family and Friends

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 9, 2024

Mary M. Sweet passed away on Dec. 7. Below is the obituary.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois as of week ending Dec. 7

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 8, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois as of week ending Dec. 7.

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending Oct. 19?

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 8, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Oct. 19 found here.

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Adolph Wendling Remembered as a Man of Dedication, Faith, and Love

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 8, 2024

Adolph Wendling passed away on Dec. 6. Below is the obituary.

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Alfred J. Michuda, Veteran and Former Assistant Chief Engineer, Dies at 83

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 8, 2024

Alfred J. Michuda passed away on Dec. 6. Below is the obituary.

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Dorothy A. Gordon Remembered for Her Love of Travel and Animals

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 8, 2024

Dorothy A. Gordon passed away on Dec. 6. Below is the obituary.

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John P. Howard Sr., 91, U.S. Army Veteran and Active Church Member, Passes Away

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 8, 2024

John P. Howard passed away on Dec. 6. Below is the obituary.

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Leonard Elias Etlinger, Known for His Career in Education and Love for Exploration, Passes Away

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 8, 2024

Leonard E. Etlinger passed away on Dec. 6. Below is the obituary.

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Karen L. Hamer, Beloved Nurse and Family Woman, Remembered for Selflessness

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 8, 2024

Karen Linea Strid Hamer passed away on Dec. 6. Below is the obituary.