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Federal inmate receives additional seven-year sentence for threats against probation officer

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 22, 2025

A federal inmate has been sentenced to an additional seven years in prison for threatening a U.S. Probation officer in Chicago.

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Illinois sees revenue boost driven by personal income tax increase

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 22, 2025

Illinois' revenues for the fiscal year 2025 rose to $57.6 billion, marking a 4.9% increase from the previous year, according to the Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability.

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NFIB Illinois comments on steady small business optimism amid rising tax concerns

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 22, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a slight decline in June, dropping by 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains slightly above the long-term average of 98.

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Illinois House Republicans revive school choice to expand opportunities for students

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 21, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have announced renewed efforts to restore school choice for low-income students in the state.

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Clifford W. Smith III, Beloved Music Educator and Trumpet Player, Passes Away at 73

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 21, 2025

Clifford W. Smith passed away on July 19. Below is the obituary.

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Eugene "Gene" Kosch, Remembered for Service, Love, and Devotion

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 21, 2025

Eugene J. Kosch passed away on July 19. Below is the obituary.

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Sandra D. Pfingston, 55, Remembered as a Loving Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, and Sister

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 21, 2025

Sandra D. Pfingston passed away on July 19. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois receives $339.9 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 20, 2025

The VA issued 1,054 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Gertrude "Gertie" Zukowski, Remembered for Love and Devotion

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 20, 2025

Gertrude "Gertie" Zukowski passed away on July 18. Below is the obituary.

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Grace M. Sinks, 79, of Justice, Remembered for Dedicated Family Life

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 20, 2025

Grace M. Sinks passed away on July 18. Below is the obituary.

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Alberta Mae Novy, Former Johnson & Johnson Employee and Cubs Fan, Dies at 87

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 20, 2025

Alberta Mae Novy passed away on July 18. Below is the obituary.

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Allison Joy "Allie" Allen, 46, Remembered as Beloved Wife and Mother

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 20, 2025

Allison Joy "Allie" Allen passed away on July 18. Below is the obituary.

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Barbara A. Golaszewski, 86, of Frankfort, Remembered for Love of Family and the Chicago Cubs

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 20, 2025

Barbara A. Golaszewski passed away on July 18. Below is the obituary.

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Gerald "Gerry" Tysiak, 76, a Dedicated Family Man and Vietnam Veteran, Remembered for his Selflessness and Passion for Life

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 20, 2025

Gerald T. Tysiak passed away on July 18. Below is the obituary.

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Mr. Michael Du Puy, Fondly Remembered for Strong Work Ethic and Love for Family

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 20, 2025

Michael J. Du Puy passed away on July 18. Below is the obituary.

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David M. Urbanek, 55, of Peotone, Passes Away at MacNeal Hospital

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 19, 2025

David M. Urbanek passed away on July 17. Below is the obituary.

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Dr. Raj Prasad Sinha, Esteemed Research Scientist and Professor, Passes Away at 90

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 19, 2025

Raj Prasad Sinha passed away on July 17. Below is the obituary.

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Shelly Ann Kregel Ryan, 45, Remembered for Compassion and Joy

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 19, 2025

Shelly A. Ryan passed away on July 17. Below is the obituary.

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Dorothea M. Carlson Remembered in Lansing

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 19, 2025

Dorothea M. Carlson passed away on July 17. Below is the obituary.

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Walter W. “Wally” Mahaffay, 80, Remembered for Dedication to Family and Love of Travel

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 19, 2025

Walter “Wally” W. Mahaffay passed away on July 17. Below is the obituary.