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Cindy Aviles passed away on June 10. Below is the obituary.

Irene M. Jensen, 78, Fondly Remembered for her Dedication to Education and Family

Irene M. Jensen passed away on June 10. Below is the obituary.

Maria Strama, Homemaker Known for Love and Selflessness, Dies at 90

Maria Strama passed away on June 10. Below is the obituary.

Tadeusz Wiacek, Patriarch Known for Love and Dedication, Dies at 79

Tadeusz Wiacek passed away on June 10. Below is the obituary.

Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board met June 11

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 12, 2025

Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board met Wednesday, June 11.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met June 12

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 12, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Thursday, June 12.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Illinois increases from Q3 to Q4 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Illinois in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $315,726, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois: Veterinary companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Illinois in Q1

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Veterinary companies from Illinois in the first quarter of 2025.

Gale Ann Bertucci, 68, Passes Away on June 9, 2025

Gale Bertucci passed away on June 9. Below is the obituary.

Raymond A. Tyma, 40, of Crestwood, Passes Away Suddenly

Raymond A. Tyma passed away on June 9. Below is the obituary.

Rebecca "Becky" Sue Elam, Beloved Sister and Aunt, Remembered for Unshakable Spirit

Rebecca "Becky" Sue Elam passed away on June 9. Below is the obituary.

Roy A. Sabino Sr., 80, of Channahon, Passes Away

Roy A. Sabino passed away on June 9. Below is the obituary.

Sharon A. Mann, 69, Remembered for Her Love of Bowling and Movies

Sharon A. Mann passed away on June 9. Below is the obituary.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Day Care Licensing Advisory Council met June 10

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 11, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Day Care Licensing Advisory Council met 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 10

Illinois State Board of Education met June 11

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, June 11.

Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board met June 11

Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board met Wednesday, June 11.

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met June 11

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, June 11.

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met June 11

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, June 11.

Illinois State Fair announces 'Adventure Awaits' theme for annual event

The Illinois State Fair has announced its theme for the 2025 event as "Adventure Awaits," setting the stage for an exciting lineup of activities.

Illinois State Fair announces theme and plans for upcoming event