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Chester Municipal Band returns for concert at renovated Fort Kaskaskia

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 20, 2025

The Chester Municipal Band is set to perform its Independence Day concert at the newly renovated band shelter at Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site on July 1.

IDFPR responds to reports of potential discriminatory VA care policy

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 20, 2025

IDFPR Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. has expressed concern over reports suggesting that new federal rules might permit discrimination in the treatment of veterans by medical professionals within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Illinois job numbers steady; unemployment rate holds at 4.8% in May

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 20, 2025

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported that nonfarm payrolls in the state remained stable in May, with a slight increase of 100 jobs, bringing the total to 6,166,100.

Illinois employment remains stable with slight job increases reported

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 20, 2025

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported that nonfarm payrolls in the state remained nearly unchanged in May, with a slight increase of 100 jobs, bringing the total to 6,166,100.

FOIA request sent to Illinois State Board of Education regarding AIR contract on June 20, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 20, 2025

FOIA Request to Illinois State Board of Education regarding AIR Contract on June 20, 2025.

BCBS antitrust lawsuit reaches $2.8 billion settlement; claim deadline set for July

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 20, 2025

After 12 years of legal proceedings, a settlement has been reached in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) antitrust lawsuit.

Breakthrough Ideas founder: 'City Journal stands up' for Illinois' developmentally disabled

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 19, 2025

Jeanne Ives, a former state legislator and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, said that City Journal advocates for the intellectually and developmentally disabled in Illinois.

Czesława Bogun, 96, of Orland Park, Remembered for Family and Legacy

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 19, 2025

Czeslawa Bogun passed away on June 17. Below is the obituary.

Geraldine M. Maag (nee Fleming), 92, Remembered as Devoted Mother and Grandmother

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 19, 2025

Geraldine M. Maag passed away on June 17. Below is the obituary.

Garry M. Julien, 80, U.S. Navy Veteran, Remembered for Service and Family

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 19, 2025

Garry M. Julien passed away on June 17. Below is the obituary.

Jeanne M. Milella, 91, of Elwood, Illinois, Passes Away at Meadowbrook Manor

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 19, 2025

Jeanne M. Milella passed away on June 17. Below is the obituary.

Joyce C. Reynolds, Devoted Wife and Mother, Dies at 90

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 19, 2025

Joyce C. Reynolds passed away on June 17. Below is the obituary.

Karen Marie Meier, Devoted Nurse and Car Enthusiast, Passes Away at 56

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 19, 2025

Karen Marie Meier passed away on June 17. Below is the obituary.

Mae L. Chin, 75, Remembered for Dedication to Service and Family

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 19, 2025

Mae L. Chin passed away on June 17. Below is the obituary.

Marilyn A. Jensen, Loving Wife and Mother, Remembered at 88

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 19, 2025

Marilyn A. Jensen passed away on June 17. Below is the obituary.

Crestwood Resident Jan Glaz, 83, Passes Away

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 19, 2025

Jan (Janosek) Glaz passed away on June 17. Below is the obituary.

Argentina lifts 30-year ban on civilian semi-automatic weapon purchases

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 19, 2025

President Javier Milei of Argentina has enacted a decree allowing civilians to purchase semi-automatic and assault-style weapons, overturning a ban that had been in place since 1995.