Ivan Cease

Senior editor of the Chicago Morning Star

ivan.cease@chicagomorningstar.com

Some Chicago theaters are on the verge of bankruptcy

When Lookingglass Theatre Company announced staff reductions and a halt to shows until next spring, theatergoers were taken aback. Why…

1 year ago

In a morning strike, Russia claims that drones damaged buildings in Moscow and accuses Ukraine

In an attack that authorities blamed on Ukraine, Russian air defenses reportedly prevented eight drones from advancing on Moscow on…

1 year ago

Biden keeps door open talking about Russian-occupied Crimea

The Biden administration is keeping the door open when it comes to U.S. support for Ukraine taking back Russian-occupied Crimea.…

2 years ago

Mass flight cancelation because of blizzard

Thousands more flights have been delayed or canceled on Saturday amid a massive winter storm that has brought blizzard-like conditions,…

2 years ago

Japan might break out of decades of pacifism

The thinking among Japan’s deeply conservative leadership is that it’s time to break out of decades of pacifism since the…

2 years ago

Homeland Security Secretary extends immigration protections for Haitians

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Monday extended immigration protections for Haitians in the United States, granting work permits and…

2 years ago

Cryptocurrency is facing a crisis

Cryptocurrency is facing a crisis of confidence after popular crypto exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy, the latest and most significant…

2 years ago

Rockford Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Drug Trafficking

A Rockford man has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for trafficking heroin and cocaine. TERVARIE LOTTIE, 34,…

2 years ago

Pfizer to supply six millions of COVID-19 courses to low-income countries

Pfizer announced on Thursday it has reached an agreement to supply up to six million courses of its COVID-19 antiviral…

2 years ago

Japan, Indonesia to boost naval security ties as China rises

The leaders of Japan and Indonesia agreed Wednesday to bolster their ties in maritime security and their cooperation on climate…

2 years ago

Robert Feder announces his retirement

Robert Feder abruptly announced his retirement in early July after covering the Chicago media beat for 42 years. Feder later…

2 years ago

100K+ Power Outages Across US due to Izzy Storm

More than 100,000 power outages have been reported across the United States as major winter storm Izzy sweeps through parts…

3 years ago

JAHM offers to listen to the voices the Early 20th Century

Now, Joliet citizens can listen to the voices that sounded more than fifty years ago. The Joliet Junior College Library…

3 years ago

Battle Over Biden Covid Vaccine Mandate Heads to Court

Challenges to President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers will be consolidated in the U.S. 6th Circuit Court…

3 years ago

You can now add your COVID vaccine card to iPhone’s Apple Wallet. Here’s how to set it up

Own an iPhone? You can now keep a digital version of your COVID-19 vaccine card right in your phone's Apple…

3 years ago

Joliet falls in close game two

JOLIET, IL - The Slammers looked to put a win on the board tonight to tie the series with Florence.…

3 years ago

Naperville Park District Announces July 4th Weekend Hours of Operations

Naperville Park District announces its operating hours for various facilities over 4th of July weekend. At the following locations, Park District…

3 years ago

City Manager Appoints Interim Chief of Police

Hiring process for next chief will include a national search and panel interviews Naperville City Manager Doug Krieger has appointed…

3 years ago

City of Joliet Board of Fire And Police Commissioners Meeting

The City of Joliet Board of Fire And Police Commissioners will hold a meeting on Monday, June 28, 2021, at…

3 years ago

Firefighter Memorial Ceremony and Groundbreaking Ceremony

Elgin and surrounding communities to honor and remember firefighters who have passed away Elgin, IL – The Elgin Fire Department will host…

3 years ago

Greeter, All-American Runner on Getting Involved at JJC

Amid the obstacles of the pandemic, 20-year-old Erica Nurczyk found a way to stay true to her desire to help…

3 years ago

Landmarks Illinois grants support preservation projects in six Illinois communities

Landmarks Illinois has awarded a total of $17,000 in matching grants to support historic preservation efforts in six Illinois communities. Projects…

3 years ago

UIS to hold online discussion about Juneteenth

Local experts will talk about the history of Juneteenth during an online panel discussion. The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Center for…

3 years ago

City of Joliet Economic Development Committee Meeting

The City of Joliet Economic Development Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 5 p.m. in…

3 years ago

Slammers win home opener against thunderbolts

JOLIET, IL - The Slammers beat the ThunderBolts 3-1 on a chilly mid 40 degree night. The top of the…

3 years ago

Pedestrian Hit by a Car at Kensington Rd and Waterman Ave Arlington Heights

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 11:44 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 2021 to a report of a…

3 years ago

Springfield’s Next Economic & Community Development Commission Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday

Springfield, Illinois - The City of Springfield's Economic & Community Development Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 26…

3 years ago

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