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Jason Robert Brooks passed away on March 18. Below is the obituary.

Austin V. Needham Remembered and Honored by Family and Friends

Austin V. Needham passed away on March 18. Below is the obituary.

Edith "Edie" Eileen Jaudon, Proud Member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Passes Away at 86

Edith "Edie" Eileen Jaudon passed away on March 18. Below is the obituary.

Mary Catherine "Cathy" Lucy Remembered with Love and Fondness

Mary Catherine "Cathy" Lucy passed away on March 18. Below is the obituary.

Kathleen F. Ramos, 66, Passes Away in Alsip

Kathleen F. Ramos passed away on March 18. Below is the obituary.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources joins Deer Classic with licenses and permits

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is set to participate in the 2025 Illinois Deer Classic at the Peoria Civic Center from March 21 to March 23.

Jeanne Ives: Gov. Pritzker, Democrats 'need to stop lying about cuts to Medicaid'

Jeanne Ives, a former legislator and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker and U.S. Representatives Sean Casten and Delia Ramirez for their statements regarding Medicaid cuts.

Carolyn Bright Kurth, Dedicated Grandmother and Ceramics Enthusiast, Passes Away Unexpectedly at 78

Carolyn Bright Kurth passed away on March 17. Below is the obituary.

Dennis J. Barry Remembered and Honored by Loved Ones

Dennis J. Barry passed away on March 17. Below is the obituary.

William Brummel, 75, Dies; Survived by Wife, Children, and Grandchildren

William L. Brummel passed away on March 17. Below is the obituary.

Andrzej Mazurek, 66, Remembered for Love and Dedication

Andrzej Mazurek passed away on March 17. Below is the obituary.

Kenneth “Ken” Mareska, 78, Remembered for Selfless Service and Love

Kenneth Mareska passed away on March 17. Below is the obituary.

Governor Pritzker declares March 19 as Illinois Agriculture Trade Day

Governor JB Pritzker has declared March 19, 2025, as Illinois Agriculture Trade Day.

NFIB opposes bill eliminating tip credit in Illinois

NFIB Illinois has expressed its opposition to House Bill 2982, which proposes changes to the minimum wage law by removing the tip credit.

Illinois allocates $8 million for improvements at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) have announced an $8 million allocation for improvements at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site in Menard County.

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120 basketball players from Illinois to play in women’s NCAA March Madness tournament

Chicago has the most players of any city representing Illinois in the tournament.

Individual income tax puts $4.9 billion into Illinois's revenue in Q4, 2023

Individual income taxes in Illinois reached $4.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Dolores Lucille Kolar, 88, Passes Away in Rock Island

Dolores Lucille Kolar passed away on March 16. Below is the obituary.

Thomas "Terry" Davisson, Beloved Patriarch and Army Veteran, Passes Away at 79

Thomas "Terry" Davisson passed away on March 16. Below is the obituary.

Janet M. Kennedy Remembered for Service and Family Love