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Illinois Liquor Control Commission met Oct. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2025

Illinois Liquor Control Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 15

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Oct. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Wednesday, Oct. 15

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Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2025

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention met Thursday, Oct. 16

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met Oct. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met Friday, Oct. 17

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IDCFS, Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African-American Children in Foster Care met Oct. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2025

IDCFS, Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African-American Children in Foster Care met Wednesday, Oct. 15

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board met Thursday, Oct. 16

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NFIB Illinois joins opposition to Chicago outdoor workplace heat ordinance

By I. O. Jordan | Oct 17, 2025

NFIB Illinois has joined other members of Chicago’s business community in voicing opposition to the proposed “Heat-Related Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment Ordinance.” The organization signed a coalition letter expressing...

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Illinois Tollway completes improvements at 87th Street-Roberts Road intersection

By T. B. Watson | Oct 17, 2025

The Illinois Tollway, in collaboration with Cook County and the City of Hickory Hills, has completed improvements at the intersection of 87th Street and Roberts Road.

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Proft on Pritzker’s $1.4 million gambling winnings disclosure: ‘He only wagers on men playing women’s sports’

By Prairie State Wire News Service | Oct 17, 2025

Chicago radio host Dan Proft criticizedGov. J.B. Pritzker (D-Ill.) after new tax filings showed the governor and his wife reported $10.3 million in taxable income, including $1.4 million in gambling winnings.

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Illinois offers free PrEP medication for residents at high risk for HIV

By I. O. Jordan | Oct 17, 2025

PrEP4Illinois (PrEP4IL) is offering free HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication to Illinois residents who are HIV-negative and at significant risk of contracting HIV.

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Illinois Department of Revenue warns public about nationwide text message scam

By T. B. Watson | Oct 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a warning about a new text message scam that is affecting people across the country.

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Powassan virus detected in Illinois resident following tick bite

By I. O. Jordan | Oct 16, 2025

An Illinois resident has been diagnosed with Powassan virus, a tickborne illness not previously found in the state, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Illinois municipalities to update telecommunications tax rates effective January 2026

By T. B. Watson | Oct 16, 2025

Effective January 1, 2026, several municipalities will implement new or revised rates for the Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax.

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Energy Assistance Charge rates to change for large Illinois utilities in January 2026

By T. B. Watson | Oct 16, 2025

Effective January 1, 2026, the rates for the Energy Assistance Charge will change for utilities and cooperatives that had at least 100,000 Illinois customers as of January 1, 2021.

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Steve Cortes on Illinois' leadership: 'Pritzker’s inaction is complicity; his progressive justice is a scam that punishes the innocent'

By Y. R. Duckworth | Oct 16, 2025

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, has criticized Illinois leadership for failing to protect residents and called for federal intervention, including the deployment of the National Guard.

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Patricia M. O'Brien, Beloved Mother and Dedicated Nurse, Passes Away at 82

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 16, 2025

Patricia M. O'Brien passed away on Oct. 14. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Thursday, Oct. 16.

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Illinois Department of Transportation uses new method for Rock River bridge replacement

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has undertaken an innovative approach to replacing the two aging bridges that carry Illinois 2 over the Rock River in Rockton.

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Miller accuses Illinois of defying federal voter roll request: ‘DOJ asked you to remove illegal alien voters from the rolls and you refused’

By Prairie State Wire reports | Oct 15, 2025

Stephen Miller, advisor to President Donald Trump, has accused Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker of refusing a Department of Justice request to remove non-citizens from the state’s voter registration rolls.

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Edwardsville plans new inclusive playground at N.O. Nelson campus

By D. H. Parks | Oct 15, 2025

A new all-abilities playground is set to be built in Edwardsville, located on the N.O. Nelson campus of Lewis & Clark Community College.