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Beverly McCann, Remembered for Love, Loyalty, and Joyfulness

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 30, 2025

Beverly A. McCann passed away on June 28. Below is the obituary.

Elizabeth S. Ozark, 87, Passes Away

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 30, 2025

Elizabeth S. Ozark passed away on June 28. Below is the obituary.

Frank William Russell, Air Force Veteran, Passes Away at 86

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 30, 2025

Frank William Russell passed away on June 28. Below is the obituary.

Helen V. Dedo, nee Kurek, Passes Away at 82

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 30, 2025

Helen (Kurek) V. Dedo passed away on June 28. Below is the obituary.

Leon Kozlowski Remembered for his Dedication to Family and Love of Life

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 30, 2025

Leon Kozlowski passed away on June 28. Below is the obituary.

Illinois Department of Public Health issues July 4th safety guidance

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is advising residents to celebrate the Fourth of July and the beginning of summer safely.

Illinois income tax changes may increase liabilities for some taxpayers

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Public Act 104-0006 introduces changes to the Illinois Income Tax Act, impacting many taxpayers and potentially increasing current tax year liabilities for some.

Dixon Springs State Park swimming pool reopens under new management

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

The Dixon Springs State Park swimming pool in Pope County is set to reopen on July 1, just in time for the Fourth of July weekend.

Average VA home loan amount in Illinois increases in Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Illinois during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $313,477, a 1% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois State Board of Education East St. Louis Financial Oversight Panel met June 26

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 29, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education East St. Louis Financial Oversight Panel met Thursday, June 26.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African American Children in Foster Care met June 25

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 29, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African American Children in Foster Care met Wednesday, June 25.