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Illinois Medical Professionals Among Hundreds Charged in $14.6 Billion National Health Care Fraud Takedown

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

The Department of Justice announced in Illinois, medical professionals were among the 324 individuals charged in the Justice Department’s largest-ever health care fraud takedown, involving over $14.6 billion in alleged fraudulent claims nationwide.

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Illinois urges caution with fireworks during summer celebrations

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

As summer festivities approach, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is advising residents to prioritize safety when participating in seasonal celebrations involving fireworks.

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Federal investigation leads to indictments for fentanyl sales conspiracy

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

A federal investigation in Chicago targeting the sale of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine has led to a grand jury returning drug and firearm charges against six individuals.

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Illinois Department of Revenue advises late tax filers to act quickly

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is urging taxpayers who did not meet the April 15, 2025, income tax filing deadline to take immediate action.

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Anna Kiwior, 35, Remembered for Her Love and Kindness

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 1, 2025

Anna Kiwior passed away on June 29. Below is the obituary.

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Carlos Rodriguez Sr., 93, Remembered for Devotion to Family and Love of Baseball

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 1, 2025

Carlos Rodriguez passed away on June 29. Below is the obituary.

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Doris Kirkpatrick Bennett, Beloved by Many, Remembered Fondly

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 1, 2025

Doris Kirkpatrick Bennett passed away on June 29. Below is the obituary.

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John "Jack" R. Dorris Remembered as a Doting Family Man and Dedicated Police Officer

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 1, 2025

John "Jack" R. Dorris passed away on June 29. Below is the obituary.

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Memorial Service for Donna Ruyter to be Held in Woodridge

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 1, 2025

Donna S. Ruyter passed away on June 29. Below is the obituary.

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Michael F. Barry Remembered as a Devoted Family Man and Respected Firefighter

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 1, 2025

Michael F. Barry passed away on June 29. Below is the obituary.

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Nancy E. Roche, Remembered as a Loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 1, 2025

Nancy E. Roche passed away on June 29. Below is the obituary.

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Wladyslaw Wojciak Remembered for his Love of Family and Devotion

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 1, 2025

Wladyslaw Wojciak passed away on June 29. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois expands lead testing to more zip codes across state

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has expanded its list of ZIP codes requiring lead exposure testing for children.

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Chicago man indicted for alleged carjackings and robberies

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted Maurice D. Lee, Jr., on charges related to carjacking and robbery incidents that allegedly occurred in May 2024.

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Illinois Department announces May 2025 enforcement actions

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has disclosed the enforcement actions undertaken in May 2025.

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IL House GOP highlights SAFE-T Act flaws after former teacher accused of sexual abuse released pre-trial

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

The Illinois House GOP has raised concerns regarding the SAFE-T Act after a former teacher accused of sexually abusing a student was not held pre-trial due to provisions in the law.

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Employers classified under the Educational Services industry file 1,221 H-1B petitions in Illinois throughout 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

In 2024, 1,221 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located in Illinois, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Illinois Freedom Caucus says working families in Illinois pay more

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

The Illinois Freedom Caucus has publicly announced its opposition to Governor J.B. Pritzker's bid for a third term, citing his policies as contributors to the increased cost of living for working families in the state.

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Founder of Breakthrough Ideas: 'In Illinois, public universities are screening students for eligibility for SNAP benefits'

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Jeanne Ives, founder of Breakthrough Ideas, has expressed concerns about Illinois public universities enrolling students in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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Awake Illinois reiterates opposition to drag events involving minors

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Awake Illinois announced its continued opposition to drag events involving minors and said that Representative Sean Casten has not apologized for labeling its supporters as bigots and accusing them of making threats.