Josephine Poot

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CEJA Support Increasing

Clean Energy Jobs Act CEJA’s support is growing as a new poll of key Chicago borders’ areas and the suburbs…

4 years ago

Kansas University football head coach diagnosed with COVID-19

Les Miles, the head football coach of the University of Kansas (KU), has been tested positive for COVID-19. The Jayhawks…

4 years ago

Sunjay Kaushal to return to Lurie Children’s Hospital to lead Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery

After spending nine years at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Sunjay Kaushal, MD, Ph.D., will return to Ann…

4 years ago

Sexual Exploitation of a Child Lands Decatur Man 22 Years in Federal Prison

Daniel A. Betty, 28, of Decatur, Ill., is sentenced to serve 22 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting and…

4 years ago

Pritzker: Congress relief needed by States

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said that states and local governments are depending on Congress for relief. The governor made a…

4 years ago

2021 Municipal Election Information Announced

Petitions for candidacy for the 2021 Elgin municipal election are available. They are available in the City Clerk’s Office in…

4 years ago

COVID-19 Watch List; Kane County Added

The Illinois Department of Public Health has added Kane County to its COVID-19 watch list. Kane County’s Health Department director…

4 years ago

CARES Act Funding Fall Applications Open Through Aug. 31

Joliet Junior College students can support their education this fall by applying for funding through the CARES Act. The applications…

4 years ago

Restrictions for Illinois fall sports announced

Illinois’ new state restrictions for sports aren’t just limited to high school football, which will be moved to the spring.…

4 years ago

Nine NWIL Non-Profits Receive $60,000 Fund Grants

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) and the Freeport Community Foundation (FCF) have announced today that they partnered to…

4 years ago

Illegal Gun Possession Charges for Three Individuals

Three individuals have been charged with federal offenses for allegedly illegally possessing guns or ammunition in Chicago. Under the Department…

4 years ago

Sudanese Prime Minister sends army to Darfur after deadly firing incident

Abdalla Humdok, the prime minister of Sudan, announced the deployment of army troops in Darfur after a deadly firing incident…

4 years ago

CDC put emphasis on reopening schools this fall

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasized reopening schools this fall. In the previous guidelines, the CDC guided…

4 years ago

Lightfoot does not want fed thugs in Chicago

The political leaders and civil-rights groups of Chicago said that their city had no use for camouflaged troops to arrest…

4 years ago

Jackson County Reports Twenty-Three New COVID-19 cases

In the past 24 hours, 23 Jackson County residents have been confirmed of COVID-19. The Jackson County Health Department was…

4 years ago

Chuck Woolery says his son infected by coronavirus

Chuck Woolery, a former Love Connection host, said that his son contracted the coronavirus. A few days before, he claimed…

4 years ago

Illinois Governor Announced COVID Funding for PreK-12, Higher Education with Equity Focus

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced that he will be dedicating $108.5 million in federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER)…

4 years ago

Unemployment Claims Drop to 1.3 M

The new U.S. unemployment benefit claims dropped to 1.3 million last week. However, the claims are still almost double the…

4 years ago

Springfield Man facing additional federal charges in connection with the killing of Special Deputy U.S. Marshal Jacob Keltner

Floyd E. Brown is facing additional charges in connection with the killing of Special Deputy U.S. Marshal Jacob Keltner as…

4 years ago

University of Illinois Springfield releases Return to the Prairie plan on Wednesday

The students are going to return to campus for fall classes at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). The UIS…

4 years ago

Naperville Park District Welcomes Community to Enjoy Free Summer Events

The Naperville Park District’s free summer events begin July 7. The District is inviting the community to enjoy three favorite…

4 years ago

Elgin’s City Playgrounds to Open

The City of Elgin Parks and Recreation Department has announced the decision of opening City-owned playgrounds on Monday, July 6.…

4 years ago

37 Months Federal Prison Imprisonment for Chinese Businesswoman

A Chinese businesswoman has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit visa fraud. 30-year old…

4 years ago

1.5 New Job Claims

The U.S. Department of Labor has released the latest unemployment figures that show job losses remained stubbornly high. The department…

4 years ago

Coronavirus patients in Saudi Arabia recovering from Blood Plasma Treatment

The treatment of Coronavirus patients in Saudi Arabia through Blood Plasma is proving to be very successful and with this…

4 years ago

Club Members to be welcomed by Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern IL

The Boys & Girls Clubs Southern Illinois will be reopening, on Wednesday, June 24th, the Springer Street, and school-based sites…

4 years ago

Senior Trump Official: Don’t come to Trump’s rally if you’re high risk for coronavirus

A senior Trump campaign official has warned people at high-risk illness from COVID-19 not to attend the President's campaign rally…

4 years ago

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