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Illinois state fair attendance surpasses one million in 2025

By T. B. Watson | Sep 22, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker has announced that combined attendance at the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair in 2025 surpassed one million people.

Daniel James Van Vuren, 31, of Downers Grove, IL, Remembered Fondly in Obituary

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 21, 2025

Daniel James Van Vuren passed away on Sept. 19. Below is the obituary.

MariaEsther Villaseñor Orozco, 78, Remembered Fondly in Obituary

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 21, 2025

MariaEsther Villaseñor Orozco passed away on Sept. 19. Below is the obituary.

Wendell Bush, Sr., 84, Remembered Fondly in Obituary

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 21, 2025

Wendell Bush passed away on Sept. 19. Below is the obituary.

Illinois officials urge farm safety amid drought-related fire risks

By I. O. Jordan | Sep 21, 2025

As drought conditions persist in the Midwest, Illinois state officials are urging farmers and agricultural workers to exercise increased caution during this year’s harvest season.

Altamont Community High School launches toy drive for St. Louis Children’s Hospital

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 20, 2025

Altamont Community High School is organizing a toy drive this fall, led by student Karly Brummer, who is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia.

Lorraine E. Hlinka, 97, Remembered in Private Services

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 19, 2025

Lorraine E. Hlinka passed away on Sept. 17. Below is the obituary.

Melissa A. Stefanski, 43, of Maywood, Passes Away; Memorial Gathering Details

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 19, 2025

Melissa A. Stefanski passed away on Sept. 17. Below is the obituary.

Adrian Marrufo, 41, Fondly Remembered in Funeral Services

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 19, 2025

Adrian Marrufo passed away on Sept. 17. Below is the obituary.

Clyde D. Abrams, 89, Remembered for Family Devotion

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 19, 2025

Clyde D. Abrams passed away on Sept. 17. Below is the obituary.

John V. Just, 63, of Chicago, Remembered for Humor and Generosity

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 19, 2025

John V. Just passed away on Sept. 17. Below is the obituary.

Retired Chicago Police Officer and US Marine Corps Veteran Robert W. Sadler Dies at 78

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 19, 2025

Robert W. Sadler passed away on Sept. 17. Below is the obituary.

Illinois to repeal 1% statewide grocery tax; resources available for local governments

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 19, 2025

The state is preparing for the repeal of the 1% statewide grocery tax.

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Pritzker signs executive order securing immunization access amid changing federal policies

By T. B. Watson | Sep 19, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker has signed Executive Order 2025-04, initiating a statewide effort to maintain vaccine access in Illinois during the upcoming fall respiratory virus season.

How many seasonal agricultural visas were requested by Illinois employers during 2024?

By A. M. Puente | Sep 18, 2025

In 2024, 1,517 H-2A petitions were filed by employers located in Illinois, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Illinois sees increase in August tax revenues following declines in July

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 18, 2025

Illinois tax revenues increased in August after a weak performance in July, according to a report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA).

Chicago man receives two-year sentence for running immigration fraud scheme

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 18, 2025

A Chicago resident has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in an immigration fraud scheme involving false employment verifications for foreign nationals.