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Illinois transitions to state-based health insurance marketplace in 2026

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 5, 2025

Illinois will move to a state-based health insurance marketplace starting in 2026, following approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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Jerome J. "Jerry" Astrauskas, 80, of Orland Park, Passes Away

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 4, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" J. Astrauskas passed away on Oct. 2. Below is the obituary.

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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Sept. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, Sept. 30.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Sept. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Tuesday, Sept. 30.

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Illinois Department of Corrections Adult Advisory Board met Sept. 29

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

Illinois Department of Corrections Adult Advisory Board met Monday, Sept. 29.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Uniform Statewide Crime Statistics Task Force met Sept. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Uniform Statewide Crime Statistics Task Force met Tuesday, Sept. 30.

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Undocumented immigrant sentenced for illegal re-entry after prior deportation

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 3, 2025

An undocumented immigrant with a history of criminal convictions in Illinois has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for illegally re-entering the United States after being deported.

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Illinois State Medical Society highlights teen prescription drug abuse and upcoming DEA take back event

By T. B. Watson | Oct 3, 2025

Teenagers are at increased risk of abusing prescription drugs such as Adderall, Ritalin, and opiate painkillers, often obtaining these medications from their own homes.

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ISMS and AMA urge wider naloxone use amid ongoing U.S. overdose crisis

By I. O. Jordan | Oct 3, 2025

The Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) have released a new issue brief addressing the ongoing drug-related overdose epidemic in the United States.

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Illinois physicians gain easier access to online controlled substance license applications

By T. B. Watson | Oct 3, 2025

Physicians in Illinois can now apply for or renew their controlled substance licenses online through the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s (IDFPR) updated licensing system.

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Illinois Department of Revenue schedules tax education webinar for October

By T. B. Watson | Oct 3, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue will host a free 90-minute webinar on October 3, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The event is part of the department's Tax Education Webinar Series and will feature presentations from the Collections Bureau,...

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Mary V. "Ginger" Huguelet, Mother of Eight, Passes Away at 93

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 2, 2025

Mary "Ginger" V. Huguelet passed away on Sept. 30. Below is the obituary.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski gains endorsements from former Illinois officials Ives, Morrison and Grogan

By Y. R. Duckworth | Oct 1, 2025

The Ted Dabrowski for Governor campaign has announced that former Illinois officials Jeanne Ives, Tom Morrison, and Bob Grogan have endorsed Dabrowski's gubernatorial bid.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski calls for repeal of the Illinois Trust Act

By A. U. Williams | Oct 1, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, candidate for governor of Illinois, announced in a press conference that he is calling for the repeal of the Illinois Trust Act and condemned sanctuary policies as threats to public safety.

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Carmelita A. Lullo, Longtime Deli Clerk at Jewel Food Store, Dies at 80

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 30, 2025

Carmelita A. Lullo passed away on Sept. 28. Below is the obituary.

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Carmen Izzo Jr., 95, Remembered for Marine Service and Friendliness

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 30, 2025

Carmen Izzo passed away on Sept. 28. Below is the obituary.

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Perry County receives unchanged property assessment multiplier for 2024

By A. U. Williams | Sep 30, 2025

Perry County has received a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 for 2024, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

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Wabash County receives unchanged property assessment equalization factor for tax year 2024

By Y. R. Duckworth | Sep 30, 2025

Wabash County has received a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 for the 2024 tax year, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

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Rockford man receives nine-year federal sentence for illegal gun sales

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 30, 2025

A Rockford resident has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for firearms offenses.

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Uihlein donation leads consolidation of business backing for Dabrowski campaign

By Prairie State Wire News Service | Sep 29, 2025

Richard Uihlein, CEO of Uline and one of the most influential Republican donors in recent elections, has contributed $250,000 to Ted Dabrowski’s campaign for Illinois governor.