Ivan Cease

Senior editor of the Chicago Morning Star

ivan.cease@chicagomorningstar.com

Former Williamson County Mail Carrier Sentenced for Stealing Rebate Checks

Brittany Freeman, 27, of Johnston City, Illinois (Williamson County), was sentenced this week to three years’ probation and a $100…

4 years ago

Junior Golfapalooza Set for April 17 at Springbrook Golf Course

Springbrook Golf Course is hosting Golfapalooza—a free special event to kick off the 2021 golfing season for junior golfers, ages…

4 years ago

Naperville Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash at Route 59 and 103rd Street

On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 10:31 a.m. the Naperville Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 59 and…

4 years ago

$115 million UIC computer center construction to proceed on accelerated schedule

The Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), LMN Architects, and Booth Hansen have announced plans for the design and construction of the new Computer,…

4 years ago

Suburban Chicago Man Pleads Guilty to Conducting Illegal Sports Gambling Business

CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man pleaded guilty in federal court today to conducting an illegal sports gambling business and…

4 years ago

Unemployment rate increases in Illinois: IDES

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) released key statistics related to the unemployment rate in Illinois. According to the…

4 years ago

Three Players Added to Chicago Steel Roster

The Chicago Steel has added enforcements within their team as they announced the addition of three Steel affiliates to the…

4 years ago

Trump continues final crackdowns on Chinese firms

President Donald Trump has placed more bans and investment sanctions on the biggest Chinese companies during his last days in…

4 years ago

Chicago Heights man arrested for transmitting violence threat related to presidential inauguration

Louis Capriotti, a 45-year-old Chicago Heights man, has been arrested on a federal criminal charge of transmitting a threat in…

4 years ago

Chicago Steel announce acquisition of two new players

The Chicago Steel will have two new players in its roster soon. The team announced the acquisition of two players…

4 years ago

Elgin teachers and supporters plan to rally for safe school return

The Board of Education (BOE) of the School District U46 is going to hold a meeting. The teachers and community…

4 years ago

Suburban Chicago Businessman Charged with COVID-Relief Fraud

A suburban Chicago businessman has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $420,000 in small…

4 years ago

Former Office Manager of Suburban Construction Company Charged With Fraud for Allegedly Embezzling More Than $2.3 Million in Company Funds

CHICAGO — The former office manager of a southwest suburban construction company has been charged with fraud for allegedly embezzling…

4 years ago

Chicago Steel hit the road as leaders

The Chicago Steel are on a seven-game winning streak. They are traveling to Michigan to extend their streak as they…

4 years ago

Lower Risk of ACL Reinjury in Children?

A study is aiming to lower the risk of ACL re-injury in Children. Pediatric sports medicine physician-researchers at Ann &…

4 years ago

Illinois Governor Announces Partnership with ALDI

Good news for Illinoisans. J.B. Pritzker’s administration has announced a new partnership with ALDI to provide online grocery access to…

4 years ago

Offensive fireworks at Fox Valley Ice Arena

Chicago Steel's 2020-2021 season started with a bang as they fell to the Muskegon Lumberjacks by a score of 10-8…

4 years ago

Flooding and torrential rains in North Carolina, several dead

North Carolina has been hit hard by flooding and heavy rains. Six people have died so far in the state…

4 years ago

COVID vaccination can start by the end of November: Dr. Anthony Fauci

Dr. Anthony Fauci indicated that some Americans could start getting vaccinated for the coronavirus infection by the end of November.…

4 years ago

Cook County State’s Attorney Election: Incumbent Democrat Foxx beat Republican O’Brien

Kim Foxx, the incumbent Democratic candidate, has fended off a challenge from Republican Pat O’Brien to become State’s Attorney of…

4 years ago

Man Pleads Guilty of Sexual Conduct with Minor

28-year-old Joseph L. Hughes, aka "Joe King" of St. Louis, Missouri, has pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor and…

4 years ago

IDES announces drop in unemployment rate across Illinois for third consecutive month

The US Bureau of Statistics provided preliminary data to the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The data has been…

4 years ago

Lakeview TOD project starts

Optima, Inc. has said that it has started construction on Optima Lakeview. The construction is a  seven-story transit-oriented development (TOD)…

4 years ago

Houthi rebels release two US hostages held in Yemen

A large prisoner exchange resulted in the release of two US hostages held by Houthi rebels in Yemen. The US…

4 years ago

Former US Postal Service employee pleads guilty over making false statement

Heath D. Shelton, a 36-year-old Smithton man, has pleaded guilty to a single count of making a false statement to…

4 years ago

Lurie Children’s receives CHIME’s Most Wired Digital Health Quality Award

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) conducts an annual survey under its Digital Health Most Wired program. The…

4 years ago

September: National Recovery Month

Centerstone is celebrating September as National Recovery Month. National Recovery Month is recognized by Centerstone as a time to spread…

4 years ago

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