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MultiPlan faces antitrust lawsuit over alleged price-fixing with major insurers

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2025

In a significant legal development, MultiPlan, along with several major insurance companies, is facing a lawsuit filed by thousands of physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers.

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Residents advised on black bear sightings in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued a reminder to residents in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties following sightings of a black bear in the area.

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Anne T. Graczyk Orlowski Remembered for Unyielding Faith, Love, and Talents

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 10, 2025

Anne T. Orlowski passed away on July 8. Below is the obituary.

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Casimir R. Venckus, Remembered for his Service and Love

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 10, 2025

Casimir R. Venckus passed away on July 8. Below is the obituary.

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Frank J. Pjosek Jr., 86, Remembered for His Dedication and Love for Family

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 10, 2025

Frank J. Pjosek passed away on July 8. Below is the obituary.

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Linda Marks, 86, Remembered for Her Love of Family and Dedication to Baking

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 10, 2025

Linda Marks passed away on July 8. Below is the obituary.

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Ronald Riebe, 78, Remembered for Dedication to Community and Passion for Golf

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 10, 2025

Ronald Riebe passed away on July 8. Below is the obituary.

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Sen. Duckworth declines to comment on the VA Home Loan Reform Act as veteran housing fears mount

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 10, 2025

Senator Duckworth, a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, declined to comment to the Old North News on the VA Home Loan Reform Act.

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Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met July 10

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 10, 2025

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, July 10.

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Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met July 10

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 10, 2025

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, July 10.

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Illinois Labor Relations Board Joint Panel met July 10

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 10, 2025

Illinois Labor Relations Board Joint Panel met Thursday, July 10.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met July 9

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 10, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Wednesday, July 9.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met July 10

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 10, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met Thursday, July 10.

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Federal grand jury indicts three for alleged Covid-relief fraud exceeding $2 million

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 10, 2025

A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted three individuals accused of fraudulently obtaining over $2 million in small business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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Chicago man sentenced to 13 years for cocaine trafficking

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 10, 2025

A man from suburban Chicago has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for cultivating a corrupt relationship with a federal law enforcement agent while trafficking cocaine.

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Babette L. “Babs” Sherrill, 78, Remembered for Her Love of Card Games and Travel

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 9, 2025

Babette "Babs" L. Sherrill passed away on July 7. Below is the obituary.

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Carol Ann Wenckus, Remembered for Love and Strength

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 9, 2025

Carol Ann Wenckus passed away on July 7. Below is the obituary.

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Nicholas Spano, 92, Remembered for Love of Family and Service to Country

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 9, 2025

Nicholas Spano passed away on July 7. Below is the obituary.

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IL House GOP introduced numerous proposals to reduce this crushing burden on IL residents

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 9, 2025

The Illinois House Republican caucus has expressed criticism of Governor JB Pritzker's recent statements on property tax reform.

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Traffic shift planned for northbound I-294 due to ongoing bridge repair

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 9, 2025

A traffic shift is set to commence this week on the northbound Tri-State Tollway (I-294) between 135th Street and 131st Street, as bridge repair work continues over the Cal Sag Channel.