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Facebook removes Awake Illinois post over ‘Gender Queer’ image; group points to school access

By A. T. Brackett | Oct 20, 2025

Awake Illinois announced on X that Facebook removed a post featuring a snapshot from the book "Gender Queer," citing violations of child exploitation policies, and temporarily restricted the group’s account.

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Illinois SALT workaround for pass-through entities to expire after 2025

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 20, 2025

A provision in Illinois law allowing pass-through businesses to deduct state taxes from their federal tax returns will expire at the end of 2025.

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NFIB Small Business Optimism Index drops amid rising uncertainty in September

By T. B. Watson | Oct 20, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported that its Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.0 points in September to 98.8, marking the first decline in three months.

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Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Tuesday, Sept. 16.

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Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 17.

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Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Oct. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Monday, Oct. 20.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met Oct. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met Monday, Oct. 20.

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Elias "Leo" G. Deplaris, Devoted Husband and Loving Father, Passes Away at 84

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 19, 2025

Elias "Leo" G. Deplaris passed away on Oct. 17. Below is the obituary.

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Phyllis J. Markus, Remembered for Her Love and Devotion to Family

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 19, 2025

Phyllis J. Markus passed away on Oct. 17. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met October 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 19, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met 2 p.m. Friday, October 17

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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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Gwendolyn L. Vacca Remembered for Kindness and Love of Nature Coal City Mourns the Loss of Gwendolyn L. Vacca October 16, 2025

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 18, 2025

Gwendolyn L. Vacca passed away on Oct. 16. Below is the obituary.

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Joseph P. "Joe" Stanton Remembered for Humor and Kindness

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 18, 2025

Joseph "Joe" P. Stanton passed away on Oct. 16. Below is the obituary.

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Judy D. McClanahan (nee Baietto) Lovingly Remembered for her Dedication to Family

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 18, 2025

Judy D. McClanahan passed away on Oct. 16. Below is the obituary.

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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...