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Chicago’s John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation grant kept Charlotte train murderer, arrested 14 times, on the streets

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 13, 2025

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, headquartered in Chicago, gave $3.3 million to Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to reduce jail use.

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Ted Dabrowski launches gubernatorial bid: 'Illinois families are ready for responsible leadership that advances their ambitions'

By Y. R. Duckworth | Sep 12, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, former president of Wirepoints, has announced his candidacy for governor.

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Man charged with robbing armored truck driver in downtown Chicago

By T. B. Watson | Sep 12, 2025

A man has been charged in federal court with robbing an armored truck driver in downtown Chicago earlier this week.

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Illinois introduces limited license pathway for internationally trained physicians

By I. O. Jordan | Sep 12, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has introduced a new licensure process for internationally trained physicians.

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Man sentenced to 22 years for armed carjackings and shooting in West Englewood

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 12, 2025

A Chicago man has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to carjacking three vehicles at gunpoint and shooting one of the victims.

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Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education met Sept. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 12, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education met Friday, Sept. 12.

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Ted Dabrowski calls for better police resources amid Chicago’s public safety cuts

By A. U. Williams | Sep 11, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, former president of Wirepoints, emphasized the importance of providing police with the necessary tools to perform their duties effectively.

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Former Wirepoints president Ted Dabrowski set to launch campaign for Illinois governor

By A. U. Williams | Sep 11, 2025

Ted Dabrowski is expected to announce his candidacy for Illinois governor on Friday, September 12, entering the race with a message focused on change, results, and restoring the state’s leadership for families and businesses.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on device companies in Illinois during Q2

By T. F. Blair | Sep 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine device companies from Illinois in the second quarter of 2025.

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Individual income tax revenue up 6.5% from previous quarter in Illinois

By H. T. Padgett | Sep 11, 2025

The first quarter of 2025 brought in $6.1 billion in individual income tax revenue for Illinois, a 6.5% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Founder of League of American Workers: ‘Chicago must choose justice over crime’

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 11, 2025

Steve Cortes, Founder of the League of American Workers, said Chicago must reject soft on crime policies and clean up their streets as President Trump has said he will send federal forces into large cities to stop violent crime.

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Illinois Gaming Board met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 11, 2025

Illinois Gaming Board met Thursday, Sept. 11.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 11, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met Thursday, Sept. 11.

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Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 11, 2025

Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board met Thursday, Sept. 11.

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Pritzker: Trump's "rhetoric" is responsible for political violence like the assassination of Charlie Kirk

By LGIS News Service | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that the President Trump's "rhetoric" is responsible for the murder of 31 year-old Wheeling native and political activist Charlie Kirk.

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Property tax revenue down 10% from previous quarter in Illinois

By H. T. Padgett | Sep 10, 2025

The first quarter brought in $18 million in property tax revenue for Illinois, a 10% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Collinsville man sentenced for leaving pipe bombs near local school

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 10, 2025

A Collinsville resident has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a destructive device.

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NFIB Illinois notes rising optimism but ongoing challenges finding qualified workers

By S. R. Geiger | Sep 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 0.5 points in August, reaching 100.8.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force will meet September 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force will meet Thursday, September 11

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Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee Learning Conditions Subcommittee met Sept. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee Learning Conditions Subcommittee met Wednesday, Sept. 10.