Ivan Cease

Senior editor of the Chicago Morning Star

ivan.cease@chicagomorningstar.com

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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 years ago

Here’s another big picture look at the current industrial market in Chicago

AJ LATRACE Demand for industrial real estate has been the focus of much discussion about the current conversation of the…

4 years ago

Plumbers Union (UA) Local 130 obtains $25 million building permit for seven-story West Loop parking garage

The Plumbers Union (UA) Local 130 has obtained a $25 million building permit to construct a seven-story parking garage, the first…

4 years ago

Changes to Face Covering Requirements per Executive Order

Per Executive Order issued by the Governor on May 17, 2021, individuals who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 are…

4 years ago

Manufacturing Survey Results Showing Positive Trending

The RAEDC has released the follow-up survey in March 2021 to manufacturers which will allow us to gauge the need…

4 years ago

AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY LANDING on I-355 Near I-80 Near New Lenox

Illinois State Police and firefighters and paramedics from New Lenox FPD, Mokena FPD, Homer Township FPD responded about 11:18 a.m.…

4 years ago

Stantec to analyse DuPage County forest preserves

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has selected global planning and design firm Stantec to assist district staff in the analysis…

4 years ago

Joliet Fire Department will be entering the First Phase of its Annual Hydrant Testing

The Joliet Fire Department will be entering the first phase of its annual hydrant testing beginning on Monday, May 17th 2021.  The…

4 years ago

Slammers announce 2021 fireworks dates and tickets on sale

The Joliet Slammers are excited to announce that Fireworks Fridays presented by DuPage Medical Group will return in 2021.  In…

4 years ago

City of Joliet Celebrates Its History and Heritage in May

Places matter. During the month of May, which is National Historic Preservation Month, the City and its partners will be…

4 years ago

UIS Education Honor Society inducts new members

The Alpha Alpha Gamma chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education, at the University of Illinois Springfield inducted…

4 years ago

Frontier league adjusts 2021 schedule

Due to the uncertainty regarding the reopening of the United States-Canada border, the Frontier League regretfully announces that the Ottawa…

4 years ago

St.Louis Man Sentenced to 12 Years In Prison For Enticing Illinois Minor, Traveling to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct

Earlier today,  Joseph  L.  Hughes,  a/k/a  “Joe  King,”  29,  of  St.  Louis, Missouri, was sentenced to 149 months in prison…

4 years ago

First Naperville Fire Department Captain Earns Fire Officer Status

The Naperville Fire Department is proud to announce that Stephen Shink has become the first Captain and the department’s only…

4 years ago

McShane to build mixed-use development at Naperville’s CityGate Centre

Lincoln Property Company and Calamos Real Estate have selected McShane Construction Company to add a new mixed-use multi-family development to Naperville, Illinois’ CityGate Centre. Known…

4 years ago

Southern Illinois U.S Attorney’s Office and FBI Springfield Call on Public To Report Hate Crimes

U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft and FBI Springfield Special Agent in Charge Sean M. Cox reaffirm their commitment to investigating…

4 years ago

Curaleaf To Expand Reach in Illinois With 10th Retail Store

Cannabis grower Curaleaf Holdings is set to open a 10th retail store in Illinois this month while it rebrands the…

4 years ago

City Of Joliet Launches A New Citizen Engagement App – VUEWorks “CitizenVUE”

The City of Joliet announces a new free citizen engagement mobile app (CitizenVUE).  This new app provides residents a convenient…

4 years ago

Naperville Park District Launches “Park It in Naperville” Campaign

After a year of cancelled outings and limits on activities due to the pandemic, Naperville residents are eager to venture…

4 years ago

$400,000 Bond Set for Bolingbrook Man Accused of Arson at Naperville Martial Arts Studio

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Robert Marshall announced today that bond has been…

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