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Kashton M. Vogler, Age 3, Remembered for His Joyful Spirit and Energy

By Prairie State Wire | May 17, 2025

Kashton M. Vogler passed away on May 15. Below is the obituary.

Michael "Mickey" T. Pastwa Remembered with Love

By Prairie State Wire | May 17, 2025

Michael T. Pastwa passed away on May 15. Below is the obituary.

Dena Beth Knutson, 60, Fondly Remembered for Love and Dedication

By Prairie State Wire | May 17, 2025

Dena Beth Knutson passed away on May 15. Below is the obituary.

Raymond Lawrence Vasquez, 77, Remembered for Service, Family, and Love for Mexico

By Prairie State Wire | May 17, 2025

Raymond Lawrence Vasquez passed away on May 15. Below is the obituary.

Illinois gun owners highlight legal battles over state legislation

By Prairie State Wire | May 17, 2025

Illinois gun owners are drawing attention to legal challenges they have initiated against state laws, which they argue infringe on their rights.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois average $324,509 for Q4

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $324,509, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Breakthrough Ideas founder: Lawsuit against Gotion, Village of Manteno 'is going forward'

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2025

Jeanne Ives, a former state legislator and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, has voiced her opposition to politicians who support subsidies benefiting the Chinese Communist Party.

State Rep. Davis: State budget process 'is not transparent on any level'

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2025

Jed Davis, the state representative for Illinois House District 75, said the state's opaque budgeting process disrespects voters and lacks the transparency necessary for responsible governance.

Brandon M. Nelson, 55, Remembered for Dedication as Member of Operating Engineers Union

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2025

Brandon M. Nelson passed away on May 14. Below is the obituary.

Patrick W. Carroll Sr., Marine Veteran, Dies at 67

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2025

Patrick W. Carroll passed away on May 14. Below is the obituary.

Paul Person, Graphic Designer and Beloved Husband, Dies at 67

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2025

Paul Person passed away on May 14. Below is the obituary.

Peter “Paul” Domico, Marine Corps Veteran and Retired Cook County Sheriff, Dies at 84

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2025

Peter "Paul" Domico passed away on May 14. Below is the obituary.

Catherine Aguirre, Pillar of Strength in Pilsen, Passes Away at 75

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2025

Catherine Aguirre passed away on May 14. Below is the obituary.

Thomas Dale Belli, 69, Remembered for Love of Family and Rock & Roll

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2025

Dale Belli passed away on May 14. Below is the obituary.

Invasive carp brand Copi featured at National Restaurant Association Show

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2025

Copi, the consumer brand for invasive carp introduced by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) in 2022, will be highlighted at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago this weekend.