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Which type of Illinois companies were inspected the most by FDA in September?

By S. D. Moua | Oct 24, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted six inspections at six Food and Cosmetics companies from Illinois in September.

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RCCA President on Illinois politics: Gov. Pritzker 'rolled out the red carpet' for illegal immigrants

By Y. R. Duckworth | Oct 24, 2025

Rhonda Belford, president of the Republican County Chairmen’s Association, said on the Prairie State Wire Podcast that Illinois has effectively invited illegal immigrants while entrenching partisan power.

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How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Illinois during 2024?

By J. P. Billings | Oct 24, 2025

All four of the H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located in Illinois, were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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State Sen. Chesney on teachers unions' influence on education policy: 'No, it's really the teacher unions'

By B. S. Schwartz | Oct 24, 2025

Andrew Chesney, a State Senator from Illinois, has expressed concerns regarding the influence of teachers unions on state education policy.

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Giuliano "Julian" Liotine, A Life of Love, Adventure, and Entrepreneurship at 87

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 24, 2025

Giuliano "Julian" Liotine passed away on Oct. 22. Below is the obituary.

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Janet Mary Tipperreiter, 78, Remembered for Kindness and Faith

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 24, 2025

Janet Mary Tipperreiter passed away on Oct. 22. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois hosts Midwest Occupational Licensing Summit focused on regulation and collaboration

By T. B. Watson | Oct 23, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has concluded the 2025 Midwest Occupational Licensing Summit (MOLS) in Chicago.

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Liberty Justice Center on $10M Harmon fine: ‘No one is above the law—not even those who helped write it’

By Prairie State Wire reports | Oct 23, 2025

Earlier this year, the Liberty Justice Center (LJC) intervened in a high-profile campaign finance case after Democratic Illinois Senate President Don Harmon was fined $9.8 million for excessive contributions in violation of a law he co-sponsored, a penalty now frozen following an Oct. 21 deadlocked vote by the Il. State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry in Illinois during 2024?

By J. P. Billings | Oct 23, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-2A petitions filed by Wholesale Trade employers in Illinois were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Kathryn Grace Gnatek, 69, Passes Away

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 23, 2025

Kathryn Grace Gnatek passed away on Oct. 21. Below is the obituary.

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Rheba Darlene Bertrand, Homemaker and Family Farm Operator, Dies at 88

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 23, 2025

Rheba Darlene Bertrand passed away on Oct. 21. Below is the obituary.

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Sophia M. Janke, 67, of Wilmington, Illinois, Dies at Silver Cross Hospital

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 23, 2025

Sophia M. Janke passed away on Oct. 21. Below is the obituary.

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Viola Verna Meyer, Devoted Wife and Mother, Passes Away at 91

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 23, 2025

Viola Verna Meyer passed away on Oct. 21. Below is the obituary.

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Democrats seek to protect Harmon after Election Board deadlocks on $9.8M fine for campaign finance violations

By Prairie State Wire reports | Oct 23, 2025

The Illinois State Board of Elections deadlocked in a 4-4 partisan vote on Oct. 21 over whether to uphold a $9.8 million campaign finance fine against Senate President Don Harmon, leaving the unprecedented penalty temporarily unenforceable.

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Sen. President Harmon knowingly broke campaign finance law, Election Board officer says in report recommending $10M fine

By Prairie State Wire reports | Oct 22, 2025

In a 15-page report filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections on Oct. 7, hearing officer Barbara Goodman concluded that Senate President Don Harmon’s campaign violated state campaign finance laws by accepting millions in excessive contributions and recommended the Board uphold its $9.8 million fine.

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How many H-2A petitions were made by Illinois employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2024?

By J. P. Billings | Oct 22, 2025

All 55 of the H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in Illinois, were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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House Republicans pledge to block Illinois service and delivery taxes in veto session

By A. U. Williams | Oct 22, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have announced their opposition to proposed service and delivery taxes, as well as any additional tax increases anticipated during the upcoming veto session.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Illinois during Q3

By T. F. Blair | Oct 22, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Veterinary companies from Illinois in the third quarter of 2025.

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Bridget Elizabeth Kramer, 46, of Manteno, Passes Away

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 22, 2025

Bridget Elizabeth Kramer passed away on Oct. 20. Below is the obituary.

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James E. Stewart, Remembered for Dedication to Family, Faith, and Work

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 22, 2025

James E. Stewart passed away on Oct. 20. Below is the obituary.