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Congress has yet to extend key Medicare telehealth flexibilities beyond September 2025

By T. B. Watson | Sep 26, 2025

Several Medicare telehealth flexibilities introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire on September 30, 2025, unless Congress takes further action.

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Illinois Department of Public Health updates fall vaccine guidance and expands COVID-19 shot access

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 26, 2025

Earlier this week, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released updated guidance for fall respiratory virus vaccines and took steps to improve access to COVID-19 vaccinations across the state.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski: 'Gov. Pritzker often uses extreme and reckless rhetoric'

By A. U. Williams | Sep 25, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, candidate for governor of Illinois, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's rhetoric, claiming it undermines political unity and serves to advance Pritzker's national ambitions.

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Man indicted for allegedly forging federal judge signatures in Chicago

By I. O. Jordan | Sep 25, 2025

A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted Walter Brzowski, 67, of Chicago, on eleven counts of forgery.

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Chester John Ciemny, 82, Remembered Fondly After Passing in Orland Park, Illinois

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 25, 2025

Chester John Ciemny passed away on Sept. 23. Below is the obituary.

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Sinaloa Cartel leaders indicted for narcoterrorism charges tied to southern Illinois drug pipeline

By I. O. Jordan | Sep 24, 2025

High-ranking members of the Sinaloa Cartel have been charged in a federal superseding indictment unsealed in East St. Louis, Illinois, for their alleged involvement in trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine into...

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Chicago police officer indicted on federal charges over alleged straw purchase of firearms

By T. B. Watson | Sep 24, 2025

A Chicago Police officer has been indicted on federal firearm charges for allegedly conspiring to make illegal "straw purchases" of firearms for an acquaintance who then transported the weapons to Mexico.

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Truth in Accounting CEO: Federal surplus claims obscure growing national debt

By D. H. Parks | Sep 24, 2025

Sheila Weinberg, founder and CEO of Truth in Accounting, said on the Prairie State Wire Podcast that federal budget surplus narratives have misled the public by masking rising national debt and long-term fiscal obligations.

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Illinois Department of Agriculture hosts second grain tour welcoming international buyers

By T. B. Watson | Sep 24, 2025

International buyers from six countries in the Middle East and Asia will visit Illinois as part of the Illinois Department of Agriculture's (IDOA) second grain tour of 2025.

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Anna Mangiaracina, 90, Passes Away Peacefully at Home in Beecher

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

Anna Mangiaracina passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

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Connie R. Lisewski, 70, of Morris, Passes Away Peacefully

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

Connie Lisewski passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

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David J. Maslowski, Remembered for Dedication to Family and Work

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

David J. Maslowski passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

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Gay L. Wedel-Rocco Funeral Arrangements

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

Gay L. Wedel-Rocco (Karme) passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

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Gerald L. "Jerry" Cissna Memorial Service Details

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" L. Cissna passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

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Howard A. Ward, Korean War Veteran and Longtime Educator, Dies at 90

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

Howard A. Ward passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

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Michael J. Galazkiewicz, 67, Remembered for Love of Travel and Family

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

Michael J. Galazkiewicz passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

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Sandra K. Harm, 58, of Orland Park, Remembered in Funeral Service

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

Sandra K. Harm passed away on Sept. 22. Below is the obituary.

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FOIA request sent to Tazewell County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By I. O. Jordan | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Tazewell County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to McDonough County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to McDonough County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Williamson County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Williamson County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.