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Man charged with assaulting federal worker outside Chicago courthouse

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

The U.S. Attorney's Office has charged a Chicago man with assaulting a federal employee outside the Dirksen Federal Building in downtown Chicago.

Chicago man convicted for supporting ISIS through online propaganda

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

A Chicago man has been found guilty in federal court for conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).

Deadline approaches for BCBS antitrust settlement claims

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

After 12 years of legal proceedings, a settlement has been reached involving Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) plans.

Illinois adds more licenses to new online system

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced the addition of 18 more professions to its online licensing system, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment).

Illinois State Medical Society reports legislative wins benefiting physicians

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

The Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) has reported several legislative successes from the 2025 Spring session that are expected to benefit physicians and patients across the state.

Illinois opens registration for virtual book club workshops

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) has opened registration for its virtual Book Club workshops.

Illinois announces changes in tobacco product taxation effective July 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

The State of Illinois has announced several changes to the taxation of tobacco products, set to take effect in the coming months.

Registration opens for Nigel Howard's anatomy workshop at ICC

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) has announced the opening of free registration for Nigel Howard's "Human Anatomy & Physiology" workshop.

Man sentenced for robbing mail carrier at gunpoint in Chicago suburb

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

A man has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for the assault and robbery of a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in Harvey, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.

Ramp connecting westbound I-290 to eastbound West Lake Street closes for construction

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

A weekend-long closure of the ramp connecting westbound I-290 to eastbound West Lake Street in Elmhurst and Northlake is scheduled for this weekend.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois average $322,459 for Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $322,459, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

David S. Cargill, 74, Remembered as Devoted Family Man and Railroader

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 26, 2025

David S. Cargill passed away on June 24. Below is the obituary.

John V. Woulfe Jr., a Marine Corps Veteran and Dedicated Family Man, Passes Away at 90

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 26, 2025

John V. Woulfe passed away on June 24. Below is the obituary.

Luis Alberto Espinosa Gutierrez, 39, Remembered With Visitation

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 26, 2025

Luis Alberto Espinosa Gutierrez passed away on June 24. Below is the obituary.

Rimas John Kamantas Remembered at Funeral Mass in Lemont

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 26, 2025

Rimas John Kamantas passed away on June 24. Below is the obituary.

Ron G. Kelly Remembered as Loving Husband, Father, and Proud Veteran

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 26, 2025

Ron G. Kelly passed away on June 24. Below is the obituary.

Barbara F. Daniluk, 87, Fondly Remembered for Family and Love

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 26, 2025

Barbara F. Daniluk passed away on June 24. Below is the obituary.

Thomas Stewart, 68, of Homer Glen, Passes Away; Funeral Services to Be Held

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 26, 2025

Thomas J. Stewart passed away on June 24. Below is the obituary.

Illinois imposes new tax on short-term rental platforms starting July

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 26, 2025

Beginning July 1, 2025, hosting platforms for short-term rentals in Illinois that qualify as "re-renters" will be subject to the Hotel Operators’ Occupation Tax.