Ivan Cease

Senior editor of the Chicago Morning Star

ivan.cease@chicagomorningstar.com

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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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 &…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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.…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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)…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 years ago

JJC’s Adult Education Students Earn Certificates

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Joliet Junior College was preparing to transfer courses online in Mid-March. Adult education instructor Angela…

5 years ago

Free Virtual Sessions Offered by Rockford University

The region’s leading private four-year institution Rockford University announced it will offer sessions from its course, “Current Issues in American…

5 years ago

Fair Contract Demanded by North Clay Educators

The North Clay Education Association (NCEA) is calling for the North Clay Community Unit School District #25 Board of Education…

5 years ago

Child Labor Trafficking Conspiracy Charges for Three Family Members

Three family members are facing the law as they are indicted on a labor trafficking conspiracy charge for allegedly forcing…

5 years ago

Nursing homes owner indicted for skimming $1.1 million from federally insured facilities

An indictment of allegedly skimming $1.1 million from federally insured facilities has been returned in US District Court in Chicago…

5 years ago

“Midday Spray” & Other Events to be Continued

Naperville Park District’s sprinkler event for kids at Rotary Hill, Midday Spray will continue throughout August. The event was launched…

5 years ago

Riverwalk’s New Art Upholding Tradition

A walk down Chicago's Riverwalk will make life feel normal like you're back in 2019. However, this year, things will…

5 years ago

European Bank’s president says women leadership is working better to deal with coronavirus crisis

Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), said while praising women leadership, “Women leaders are working better…

5 years ago

Intelligence report says UK is main target of Russia for its US relations

The Parliamentarian Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) of the UK said that the UK government failed to investigate the interference…

5 years ago

Art Institute of Chicago to reopen on July 30

Many people in Chicago missed wandering the galleries of the Art Institute of Chicago during the coronavirus shutdown. Many people…

5 years ago

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