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Estimated $631.8 million in bank failures across Illinois since 2012

By A. M. Puente | Oct 9, 2025

Out of the 20 bank failures across Illinois since 2012, eight of them happened in 2012.

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Chicago Flips Red founder: Brandon Johnson’s 'administration has failed teachers, parents, and students'

By A. T. Brackett | Oct 9, 2025

Zoe Leigh, founder of Chicago Flips Red, has criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration, stating that his allies acknowledge political fallout and prioritize ideology over accountability, which she says harms schools and families.

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U.S. Senate candidate Tracy on public safety: 'Stop blocking enforcement and start protecting our communities'

By R. S. Christian | Oct 9, 2025

Don Tracy, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, has said that Democratic policies in Chicago and Springfield have facilitated the flow of illegal weapons and contraband.

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AG Bondi on Epstein logs: Sen. Durbin, 'why did you fight to not disclose the flight logs'

By A. U. Williams | Oct 9, 2025

Pam Bondi, the U.S. Attorney General, said that Republicans have been repeatedly blocked from obtaining Jeffrey Epstein's flight logs and questioned Senator Dick Durbin's motives.

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Sen. Blackburn on Sen. Durbin blocking Epstein flight logs: 'I repeatedly asked for those flight logs'

By Y. R. Duckworth | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee has said that she repeatedly sought subpoenas for Jeffrey Epstein's flight logs, alleging that Senator Dick Durbin misrepresented her efforts and halted committee action.

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Illinois launches $67 million incentive program for climate-smart agriculture

By I. O. Jordan | Oct 9, 2025

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Department of Agriculture have announced a new initiative to support climate-smart agriculture practices.

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Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Children & Adolescent Committee met October 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Children & Adolescent Committee met 12:30 p.m. Thursday, October 9

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region will meet Oct 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region will meet at 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct 16

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Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board Access & Equity Workgroup met Oct. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board Access & Equity Workgroup met Tuesday, Oct. 7.

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Illinois State Board of Education Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission met Oct. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 9, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission met Thursday, Oct. 9.

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Illinois House Republicans accuse Pritzker of enabling illegal immigration

By A. U. Williams | Oct 8, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have announced on the social media platform X that Governor J.B. Pritzker has facilitated illegal immigration in Illinois, prompting federal authorities to intervene to protect local communities.

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Lois V. Hollaar, wife of late William Hollaar, passes at 95

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 8, 2025

Lois V. Hollaar passed away on Oct. 6. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announces August 2025 enforcement actions

By T. B. Watson | Oct 8, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced enforcement actions taken in August 2025.

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Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education met Oct. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 8, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education met Wednesday, Oct. 8.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Illinois this year escalate as of week ending Sept. 20

By F. K. Mccarthy | Oct 7, 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. 13.

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Illinois Department of Revenue warns public about new text message phishing scam

By Y. R. Duckworth | Oct 7, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a warning about a new text message scam targeting taxpayers across the country.

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Julia "Nana" P. Engel, 91, of Braidwood, IL, passes away peacefully

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 7, 2025

Julia "Nana" P. Engel passed away on Oct. 5. Below is the obituary.

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Mark E. Genson, 66, Remembered for his Kindness and Love for Life

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 7, 2025

Mark E. Genson passed away on Oct. 5. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Oct. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 7, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 7.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority North Suburban Region met Oct. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 7, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority North Suburban Region met Tuesday, Oct. 7.