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Illinois Tollway deploys hot weather patrols amid ongoing heat wave

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 22, 2025

The Illinois Tollway has initiated 24-hour Hot Weather Patrols to assist drivers stranded on its roads during a period of high temperatures and humidity.

Illinois Tollway approves $38M in June construction and engineering contracts

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 22, 2025

The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has approved contracts worth nearly $38.3 million for construction and professional engineering services at its June meeting.

Francisco Javier Aldama, 44, Remembered in Visitation and Funeral Mass

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 21, 2025

Francisco Javier Aldama passed away on June 19. Below is the obituary.

Michael Thomas Deltgen, 56, Remembered for Devotion to Family

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 21, 2025

Michael Thomas Deltgen passed away on June 19. Below is the obituary.

US Army Veteran Ronald E. Rech, 78, Remembered for Devotion to Family and Service

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 21, 2025

Ronald E. Rech passed away on June 19. Below is the obituary.

Joseph Oskvarek, United States Army Veteran and Skilled Machinist, Dies at Age 71

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 21, 2025

Joseph Stephen Oskvarek passed away on June 19. Below is the obituary.

Lucille "Granny" Howard, 99, Remembered for Kindness and Hard Work

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 21, 2025

Lucille "Granny" Howard passed away on June 19. Below is the obituary.

Marjorie "Margie" Ferrin, Devoted Nurse and Family Woman, Dies at 71

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 21, 2025

Marjorie C. Ferrin passed away on June 19. Below is the obituary.

Nick P. Marino, 96, Formerly of Tinley Park, South Chicago, Passes Away

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 21, 2025

Nick Peter Marino passed away on June 19. Below is the obituary.

Susana Sanchez Guardado, 45, Remembered in Funeral Services

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 21, 2025

Susana Sanchez Guardado passed away on June 19. Below is the obituary.

Tom Dodge, 82, Remembered for Faith, Family, and Professional Legacy

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 21, 2025

Thomas Dodge passed away on June 19. Below is the obituary.

Zelma L. Sybert, 97, of Lockport, Illinois, Dies at St. Patrick's Residence

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 21, 2025

Zelma Louise Sybert passed away on June 19. Below is the obituary.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Illinois declines from Q3 to Q4

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 20, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Illinois during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $324,509, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.