Josephine Poot

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Executive of Chicago Staffing Company Sentenced in Federal Court for Assisting Client With Hiring of Undocumented Workers

CHICAGO — A former executive vice president of a Chicago staffing company was sentenced today in federal court for assisting…

5 years ago

FHN Expands Mammogram Hours In Freeport

FREEPORT, ILLINOIS — Though it’s tempting to let things “slide” as we practice pandemic safety precautions, important screening tests can’t…

5 years ago

Naperville Park District Offers Senior Tax Filing Assistance in Modified Form

Naperville Park District is offering free tax filing assistance to seniors provided by trained AARP Tax Aides; however, the process…

5 years ago

Former Metro East Elementary School Principal to Serve Prison Sentencing for Embezzlement

Former Principal of St. John the Baptist Elementary School in Smithton, Illinois Roy Joseph Monti was sentenced last week to…

5 years ago

Knoch Knolls Nature Center Offering Winter Nature Activities

This month, Knoch Knolls Nature Center at Naperville Park District is closed. However, they are offering fun, take-home, outdoor and…

5 years ago

Pritzker announces over $3 million investments to help small businesses overcome COVID-19

JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, announced new investments to help more small businesses. The purpose of these investments by…

5 years ago

“Pump and Dump” Stock Fraud Scheme Indictment

A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a former executive of a Silicon Valley video streaming service. He is…

5 years ago

Airbnb cancels reservations around Washington during inauguration week

The US authorities have urged people to stay away from the capital during the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Airbnb…

5 years ago

Trump becomes first US president to be impeached twice

President Donald Trump has been impeached for enticing deadly riots at the US Capitols on January 6. Ten Republicans voted…

5 years ago

EXPO CHICAGO plans to organize virtual exposition for April dates

Tony Karman, the director of EXPO CHICAGO decided last spring to postpone the September fair until April 2021. It was…

5 years ago

Pritzker calls for more COVID-19 vaccines

JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, is calling for more coronavirus vaccines for his state. He is hopeful that President-elect…

5 years ago

City of Joliet Appoints James V. Capparelli to City Manager

The City of Joliet City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James V. Capparelli to City Manager…

5 years ago

Chicago Steel Defeat Youngstown Phantoms

The Chicago Steel have taken down Youngstown Phantoms 6-1 on Saturday night at Fox Valley Ice Arena. It was a…

5 years ago

City of Naperville offers $100,000 to small businesses under Business Assistance Grant program

The small businesses in the City of Naperville have been affected negatively by the coronavirus pandemic. The City of Naperville…

5 years ago

Naperville Park District’s 2020 Pumpkin Smash has Record Turnout

The Naperville Park District's 2020 Pumpkin Smash had a record turnout. Warm weather and the opportunity to participate in a…

5 years ago

Obama Invited Trump to White House; Trump Hasn’t Done the Same for His Successor

Four years ago on this day, on November 10, 2016, then-President Barack Obama invited President-elect, Donald Trump to the White…

5 years ago

Children’s Hands on Museum in Freeport seeks gifts from public for grand reopening

Children’s Hands on Museum in Freeport, Illinois, expected substantial growth and excitement at the beginning of 2020. However, it was…

5 years ago

Illinois Governor says Progressive Tax Amendment Vote Outcome Might not be known Tonight

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said it is not clear whether Illinoisans rejected or approved the progressive income tax amendment. Pritzker…

5 years ago

100+ Exhibitions Announced for Intersect Chicago/SOFA Virtual Fair

For the inaugural edition of Intersect Chicago, Intersect Art and Design have announced over 100 exhibitions. Intersect Chicago is a…

5 years ago

5 gang rapists sentenced to death in Bangladesh

A Bangladeshi court has sentenced 5 people who were convicted on the charges of raping a 15-year-old girl in 2012.…

5 years ago

CEJA Support Increasing

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

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 years ago

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