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FOIA request sent to Illinois State Police regarding arrest records from August 2025 on September 23

By T. B. Watson | Sep 23, 2025

FOIA Request to Illinois State Police regarding arrest and booking records on September 23, 2025.

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Rockford man sentenced to over six years for illegal firearm possession

By T. B. Watson | Sep 23, 2025

A Rockford resident has received a prison sentence of more than six years for illegal firearm possession.

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Federal judge sentences man for armed robbery of postal worker in Chicago

By I. O. Jordan | Sep 23, 2025

A man has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for robbing a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier at gunpoint in Chicago.

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Illinois General Assembly considers new taxes to fund transit and state programs

By T. B. Watson | Sep 23, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly is currently reviewing proposals for new tax increases aimed at generating more revenue for Chicago-area transit systems and other state programs.

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Suburban man indicted for $17 million healthcare fraud scheme involving fake therapy claims

By I. O. Jordan | Sep 23, 2025

A man from Grayslake, Illinois, has been indicted on federal healthcare fraud charges for allegedly submitting more than $17.3 million in fraudulent claims to a private insurer.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.