Brody Englebrecht

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Elgin Fire Department firefighter tests positive for COVID-19

An Elgin Fire Department firefighter tests positive for COVID-19. This is the first time a firefighter has tested positive. April…

5 years ago

Former Firefighter dies battling COVID-19

A former Sugar Grove Fire Protection District Firefighter dies after battling with Coronavirus infection for three weeks. The former fighter…

5 years ago

More unemployment claims

The nationwide jobless claims may have dropped from the previous week, but the new claims remained near record levels. The…

5 years ago

Foundation work on new Salesforce Tower receives $50 million permit

The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on construction may have affected other projects. Still, it didn't stop the progress of the preparation…

5 years ago

5 activities to keep small kids busy while staying at home

Not everyone has experience of working from home or simply staying at home and taking care of their kids 24\7.…

5 years ago

Naperville PSAP responds to structure fire in Havenshire Court

The Naperville Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) responded to an automatic fire alarm (AFA) for a multifamily residence on April…

5 years ago

Social Distancing ‘Grade D’ for Stephenson County

You’re probably contributing to a massive surveillance system if you possess a smartphone. The surveillance system is showing where and…

5 years ago

Masks sewed by JJC students to donate amid COVID-19 pandemic

Junior Joliet College has already closed its on-campus activities due to the coronavirus pandemic. But the fine arts students of…

5 years ago

Gov. Pritzker and President Trump trade shots

It seems unlikely that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and President Donald Trump will make truce as the latter had called…

5 years ago

6.6 million Unemployment claims; double of last week

New nationwide employment claims reported Thursday that 6.6. Million Americans filed unemployment claims that are double of last week's record…

5 years ago

Joliet issues Second Declaration of Local State of Emergency

On April 2, 2020, a Second Declaration of Local State of Emergency (Second Declaration) has been issued by Joliet Mayor…

5 years ago

Dubai indefinitely bans Mini Bus Service

The United Arab Emirates including Dubai have taken many steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The government's steps are…

5 years ago

Interactive Maps & COVID-19

The coronavirus is spreading across the state indicated through the interactive maps but Sen. Andy Manar suggests that the maps…

5 years ago

COVID-19 impacts US economy and commercial real estate

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are not limited to the physical health of US residents. The economic health of…

5 years ago

COVID-19 death toll in Spain and Italy rises above China

The COVID-19 outbreak started in China in the mid of December. According to the recent stats, 3163 people died in…

5 years ago

US Attorney Milhiser requests public to report fraud cases related to COVID-19 pandemic

John C. Milhiser, the US attorney for the Central District of Illinois, urged the public to stay alert during the…

5 years ago

National Guard’s funding boosted amid Coronavirus

United States President Donald Trump has approved the federal funding for National Guard troops in the three states hardest hit…

5 years ago

Vehicle Emissions Testing Stations temporarily closed

Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim has announced that all vehicle emissions testing stations in Illinois will be temporarily closed.…

5 years ago

President Trump approves coronavirus response bill

The coronavirus relief bill was passed by the US House of Representatives. The US Senate also voted in favor of…

5 years ago

NBC’s Today Show host Savannah Guthrie tweets she will host show from her basement

Savannah Guthrie, the host of NBC’s Today Show, tweeted that she would host the morning show from her basement on…

5 years ago

State officials move to ban public gatherings for one month across Illinois

32 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed by the relevant authorities in Illinois so far. The growing number of coronavirus…

5 years ago

World Health Organization declares coronavirus pandemic

World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus a pandemic as it has spread in more than 100 countries of…

5 years ago

City of Elgin Public Works appoints new director

City Manager Kozal has appointed Mike Pubentz as Elgin’s public works director. “I’m thrilled to transition my role within the…

5 years ago

Two men charged in five-county burglary spree of licensed firearms dealers

Two Peoria men have been presented in federal court in Peoria after they were arrested on charges alleging that they…

5 years ago

Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for production of child pornography

An Illinois man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison followed by lifetime supervised release for production and possession…

5 years ago

Terra Foundation for American Art appoints new President & CEO

Sharon Corwin has been appointed the new President and CEO of Terra Foundation for American Art. The foundation announced the…

5 years ago

Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters announces major victory against wage theft

The Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters (CRCC) announced today that they grabbed a major victory in the fight against wage…

5 years ago

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