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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Illinois' case count rises as of week ending Sept. 13

By F. K. Mccarthy | Sep 23, 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 Sept. 6.

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Dan Proft: Mayor Johnson's 'words should be included’ in coverage on Chicago violence

By D. B. Baldwin | Sep 23, 2025

Dan Proft, host of "Chicago’s Morning Answer," said on X that Mayor Brandon Johnson's comments on law enforcement should be considered in discussions about Chicago's violent crime.

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Walter B. Zoberis, Founder of Century Design Engineering Company, Dies at 86

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 23, 2025

Walter B. Zoberis passed away on Sept. 21. Below is the obituary.

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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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Dorothy J. Jacobsma, 88, Remembered Fondly After Passing in Lansing, IL

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 22, 2025

Dorothy J. Jacobsma passed away on Sept. 20. Below is the obituary.

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Jacqueline Ann Faber (Moerbeck), 83, of Palos Park, Remembered for Kindness and Dedication

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 22, 2025

Jacqueline Ann Faber passed away on Sept. 20. Below is the obituary.

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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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Gilbert Fox, Formerly of Bridgeview, Passes Away at 82

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 21, 2025

Gilbert Fox passed away on Sept. 19. Below is the obituary.

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Luis Solis Jr., 88, Remembered for Devotion to Family and Faith

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 21, 2025

Luis Solis passed away on Sept. 19. Below is the obituary.

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Mary A. Blanco, 66, of Beecher Passes Away; Remembered as Dedicated Nurse

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 21, 2025

Mary A. Blanco 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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John G. Cairns, Sr., Remembered for Community Service and Family Devotion

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 20, 2025

John G. Cairns passed away on Sept. 18. Below is the obituary.