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Five charged in Chicago for alleged assaults on ICE agents during Broadview operation

By T. B. Watson | Oct 5, 2025

Five people have been charged in federal court in Chicago for allegedly assaulting or resisting federal agents during immigration enforcement operations in Broadview, Illinois, over the weekend.

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Illinois Department of Revenue sets tentative property assessment multiplier for Kankakee County

By D. H. Parks | Oct 5, 2025

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

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Illinois Department of Revenue launches tax amnesty program for unpaid taxes

By A. U. Williams | Oct 5, 2025

Taxpayers in Illinois will have an opportunity to pay past-due state taxes without penalties or interest during a new amnesty period announced by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

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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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James F. Fowler, U.S. Army Veteran, passes at 79

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 4, 2025

James F. Fowler 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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Bernadette A. Klein, Former Romeoville Resident, Remembered

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 3, 2025

Bernadette A. Klein passed away on Oct. 1. Below is the obituary.

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Richard P. "Dick" Dust, Remembered for Love of Family, Service, and Humor

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 3, 2025

Richard Patrick Dust passed away on Oct. 1. Below is the obituary.

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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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Victor A. Lenzi, 74, Remembered for Love of Family and Racing

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 2, 2025

Victor A. Lenzi 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.