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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Community-Based Corrections Task Force met June 26

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 29, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Community-Based Corrections Task Force met Thursday, June 26.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board met June 26

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 29, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board met Thursday, June 26.

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Karen Marie Nelson, 50, of Manteno, Remembered for Faith, Family, and Love of Cooking

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 29, 2025

Karen Marie Nelson passed away on June 27. Below is the obituary.

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Catherine "Cathy" Remezas Mourned by Family and Friends

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 29, 2025

Catherine "Cathy" Remezas passed away on June 27. Below is the obituary.

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Sophie Kirincich, Long-Time Lemont Resident and Loving Matriarch, Passes at 92

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 29, 2025

Sophie Kirincich passed away on June 27. Below is the obituary.

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Anna Tylka, Remembered for Family Devotion and Kindness

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 28, 2025

Anna Tylka passed away on June 26. Below is the obituary.

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Ursula Klingerman, 90, Passes Away in Morris; Private Services to be Held

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 28, 2025

Ursula Klingerman passed away on June 26. Below is the obituary.

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Doris Marino, 67, of Tinley Park, Remembered for Love and Laughter; Memorial Gathering Details

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 28, 2025

Doris Marino passed away on June 26. Below is the obituary.

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Kerri A. Kinnett, 37, Remembered as a Devoted Mother and Joyful Spirit; Visitation and Funeral Details

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 28, 2025

Kerri A. Kinnett passed away on June 26. Below is the obituary.

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Michael F. Donovan, 86, Air Force Veteran, of Homer Glen, Dies; Funeral Arrangements Announced

By S. R. Geiger | Jun 28, 2025

Michael F. Donovan passed away on June 26. Below is the obituary.

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OPINION: PBMs give military families the medication confidence they deserve

By Beni Harmony | Jun 28, 2025

For men and women who serve in uniform and their families, nothing is more important than reliability, especially when it comes to health care.

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Dan Proft: 'I'm so glad Bill Ackman has broken from the Leftist orthodoxy he formerly funded'

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

Dan Proft, co-host of AM 560 The Answer, commented on billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman's political insights, suggesting that Ackman may not be a political authority.

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Founder of Chicago Contrarian: 'The city of Chicago is facing around a $1.1 billion deficit'

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

Florian Sohnke, founder of the Chicago Contrarian, said that Chicago is facing severe fiscal instability driven by deep debt and a projected billion-dollar deficit.

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Elaine C. Drakton Remembered for Love and Kindness

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

Elaine C. Drakton passed away on June 25. Below is the obituary.