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Illinois Freedom Caucus: 'ICE is doing the tough work of enforcing the law and protecting innocent lives'

By Prairie State Wire reports | Jul 22, 2025

The Illinois Freedom Caucus has expressed support for the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in re-arresting an illegal immigrant accused of homicide in Chicago.

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Suburban Chicago man sentenced for threatening FEMA and police

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 22, 2025

A man from suburban Chicago has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for making threats against employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and local law enforcement officers.

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Son of 'El Chapo' pleads guilty to federal drug charges in Chicago

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 22, 2025

Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera and a leader within the Sinaloa Cartel, has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges in Chicago.

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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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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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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.

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Janina Berezowska Mourned in Oak Lawn

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 19, 2025

Janina Berezowska passed away on July 17. Below is the obituary.

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Margaret M. “Peggy” Dullard Honored in Obituary

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 19, 2025

Margaret M. Dullard passed away on July 17. Below is the obituary.

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Alberta A. "Allie" Nykiel, 97, Remembered for Family Devotion and Love of Animals

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 19, 2025

Alberta "Allie" A. Nykiel passed away on July 17. Below is the obituary.

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Colette B. Connolly, 81, Remembered for her Dedication to Family and Education

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 19, 2025

Colette B. Connolly passed away on July 17. Below is the obituary.

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Patrick J. Flaherty Remembered in Obituary

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 19, 2025

Patrick J. Flaherty passed away on July 17. Below is the obituary.