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Illinois Family Institute’s Smith: Madigan is just one more government official on a long list of those who have been convicted of corruption in Illinois’

By Prairie State Wire reports | Feb 15, 2025

David E. Smith, Executive Director of the Illinois Family Institute, has weighed in on the conviction of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, calling it a reflection of deeper, systemic issues within Illinois politics.

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Maureen Marquardt Remembered for Dedication to Family and Generosity

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 14, 2025

Maureen Marquardt passed away on Feb. 12. Below is the obituary.

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Cleofe "Oping" Balgemino Remembered for Family Dedication and Love of Life

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 14, 2025

Cleofe "Oping" Balgemino passed away on Feb. 12. Below is the obituary.

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Lad Dennis Smutny II, 83: Remembered for Love of Bears Football and Fixing Things

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 14, 2025

Lad Dennis Smutny passed away on Feb. 12. Below is the obituary.

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Volunteers sought for Illinois History Day student competition on May 1

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 14, 2025

The Illinois State Museum is calling for judges and volunteers to participate in the upcoming student Illinois History Day competition, scheduled for May 1 at the Bank of Springfield Center.

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Illinois State Board of Education sets agenda for February business meeting

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 14, 2025

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has set the agenda for its regular business meeting on February 20, in Springfield.

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Gary Wiss, former vice president of SPACECO: 'The time to actually undertake needed corrections is now' for sewage system

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 13, 2025

Gary Wiss, former vice president of SPACECO, Inc., has raised concerns regarding the maintenance of the sewage system infrastructure in the village of Frankfort.

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Jeanne Ives on Michael Madigan trial verdict: 'Absolute power corrupts'

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 13, 2025

Jeanne Ives, founder of Breakthrough Ideas, commented on the outcome of the federal trial involving former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Feb. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 13, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Monday, Feb. 12

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Francis J. Jedlicka Jr., Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Passes Away at 78

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 13, 2025

Francis J Jedlicka passed away on Feb. 11. Below is the obituary.

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John Deane Donahue, Devoted Catholic and Loving Family Man, Passes Away at 97

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 13, 2025

John Deane Donahue passed away on Feb. 11. Below is the obituary.

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Thomas W. Kataras, Restaurateur and Avid Boater, Passes Away at 75

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 13, 2025

Thomas W. Kataras passed away on Feb. 11. Below is the obituary.

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Retired Chicago Firefighter Brian J. Corley, Fondly Remembered

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 13, 2025

Brian J. Corley passed away on Feb. 11. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois State Museum unveils 'Here, There' exhibit featuring diverse artists

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 13, 2025

The Illinois State Museum (ISM) is set to open a new exhibition titled "Here, There: New Perspectives on the Collection" on March 15 at its Springfield location.

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Illinois health department reports severe nursing home violations

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 13, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released the 2024 Fourth Quarter Report on Nursing Home Violations.

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Illinois considers bill to phase out tip credit by July 2027

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 13, 2025

State Representative Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez has introduced new legislation in Illinois aimed at eliminating the tip credit.

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Grants awarded to enhance youth habitat projects across Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 13, 2025

More than $40,000 in grants have been allocated for 26 schoolyard habitat projects across Illinois.

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Illinois: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Illinois in Q4 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 11 inspections at 11 Biologics companies from Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Feb. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 12, 2025

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Tuesday, Feb. 11

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Marjorie C. Heidinger's Memorial Service Scheduled for February 22

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 12, 2025

Marjorie C. Heidinger passed away on Feb. 10. Below is the obituary.