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Anita Esteviz Dies at 92; Funeral Set for Next Week

By S. R. Geiger | Aug 28, 2025

Anita Esteviz passed away on Aug. 26. Below is the obituary.

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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Aug. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 28, 2025

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, Aug. 26

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White House to withhold federal funding from cashless bail jurisdictions

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 27, 2025

The White House has announced it will withhold federal funding from jurisdictions that implement cashless bail policies.

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Chicago man sentenced for defrauding Covid-19 relief programs

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 27, 2025

A Chicago man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain nearly $2 million in small business loans intended for Covid-19 relief.

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Illinois State Board of Education East St. Louis Financial Oversight Panel met Aug. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 27, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education East St. Louis Financial Oversight Panel met Monday, Aug. 25.

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Erika Margarete Price, 91, of Peotone, Illinois, Passed Away Peacefully

By S. R. Geiger | Aug 27, 2025

Erika Margarete Price passed away on Aug. 25. Below is the obituary.

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Helene Nesypor, Known for Elegance and Grace, Passes Away at 99

By S. R. Geiger | Aug 27, 2025

Helene J. Nesypor passed away on Aug. 25. Below is the obituary.

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Roger D. Brown, Sr., 79, Remembered for Service, Love of Family, and Community

By S. R. Geiger | Aug 27, 2025

Roger D. Brown passed away on Aug. 25. Below is the obituary.

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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 Aug. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 27, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African American Children in Foster Care met Wednesday, Aug. 27.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Aug. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 27, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Wednesday, Aug. 27.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Illinois' case count rises as of week ending Aug. 16

By F. K. Mccarthy | Aug 26, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Illinois for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 9.

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President Trump: Pritzker is a 'slob of a Governor'

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 26, 2025

President Trump has referred to Governor J.B. Pritzker as a "slob of a governor" while considering the deployment of federal forces to Chicago in an effort to address crime.

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Chicago grocery store owner sentenced for $8 million SNAP and WIC fraud

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 26, 2025

A Chicago grocery store owner has been sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison for fraudulently redeeming millions of dollars in benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental...

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Illinois general fund revenues fall slightly at start of FY26

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Illinois began fiscal year 2026 with a slight decrease in general fund revenues, according to a recent report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA).

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NFIB Illinois notes optimism rise amid persistent uncertainty and tax concerns

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 26, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose by 1.7 points in July, reaching 100.3 and surpassing its 52-year average of 98.

Harold J. Frost, 57, of Stickney and Chicago, Remembered in Funeral Service

By S. R. Geiger | Aug 26, 2025

Harold J. Frost passed away on Aug. 24. Below is the obituary.

Governor Pritzker meets southern Illinois leaders over impact of federal budget cuts on rural hospitals

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 26, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker met with healthcare leaders and state officials in Du Quoin to discuss the effects of recent federal budget cuts on rural hospitals in Illinois.

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Illinois Department of Public Health to host services and giveaways at Du Quoin State Fair

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 26, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will provide health information, services, and giveaways at its tent during the Du Quoin State Fair from August 22 to September 1, 2025.

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Chicago man receives over four years in prison for illegal firearm possession

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 26, 2025

A Chicago man has been sentenced to 55 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a loaded handgun in a residence on the city’s Near West Side.

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Federal grand jury indicts four on alleged Covid-relief loan fraud in Chicago

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 26, 2025

A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted four individuals for allegedly obtaining millions of dollars in fraudulent small business loans through relief programs established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.