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Illinois Gaming Board met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 11, 2025

Illinois Gaming Board met Thursday, Sept. 11.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 11, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met Thursday, Sept. 11.

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Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 11, 2025

Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board met Thursday, Sept. 11.

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Pritzker: Trump's "rhetoric" is responsible for political violence like the assassination of Charlie Kirk

By LGIS News Service | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that the President Trump's "rhetoric" is responsible for the murder of 31 year-old Wheeling native and political activist Charlie Kirk.

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Property tax revenue down 10% from previous quarter in Illinois

By H. T. Padgett | Sep 10, 2025

The first quarter brought in $18 million in property tax revenue for Illinois, a 10% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Collinsville man sentenced for leaving pipe bombs near local school

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 10, 2025

A Collinsville resident has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a destructive device.

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NFIB Illinois notes rising optimism but ongoing challenges finding qualified workers

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 0.5 points in August, reaching 100.8.

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Anne T. Piekarski, nee Stack, 95, Remembered as Devoted Wife and Mother

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 10, 2025

Anne T. Piekarski passed away on Sept. 8. Below is the obituary.

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Jonathan A. "Jon" Lengel, 65, Operations Manager for Trucking Companies, Dies at Miller Rehabilitation Center

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 10, 2025

Jonathan A. Lengel passed away on Sept. 8. Below is the obituary.

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Larry E. Hamlin, Beloved Father and Grandfather, Dies at 67

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 10, 2025

Larry E. Hamlin passed away on Sept. 8. Below is the obituary.

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Lawrence W. Murray, 73, Retired CFD Lieutenant and Dedicated Family Man

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 10, 2025

Lawrence W. Murray passed away on Sept. 8. Below is the obituary.

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Lois J. Goss, Beloved Matriarch of Joliet, Passes Away at 96

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 10, 2025

Lois Jean Goss passed away on Sept. 8. Below is the obituary.

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Shirley Marie Scheiwe, 96, Remembered for Strength and Love

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 10, 2025

Shirley Scheiwe passed away on Sept. 8. Below is the obituary.

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Pawel S. Jarek, 45, Remembered for Love and Family

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 10, 2025

Pawel Jarek passed away on Sept. 8. Below is the obituary.

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Eduardo Hernandez Romero, 56, Fondly Remembered in Funeral Services

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 10, 2025

Eduardo Hernandez Romero passed away on Sept. 8. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force will meet September 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force will meet Thursday, September 11

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Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee Learning Conditions Subcommittee met Sept. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee Learning Conditions Subcommittee met Wednesday, Sept. 10.

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Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Sept. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 10.

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Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board met Sept. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board met Wednesday, Sept. 10.

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Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board met Sept. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board met Wednesday, Sept. 10.