Josephine Poot

Contributor

josephine.poot@chicagomorningstar.com

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.…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 years ago

US: Trade Deal with UK before November “unlikely”

United States' top trade negotiator says that a deal with UK is unlikely before the US presidential election in November.…

5 years ago

5 ways to create a cozy backyard getaway

Having a garden or a backyard is a wonderful opportunity to extend your home feeling outside the walls. Whatever the…

5 years ago

FEMA selects Freeport’s Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant application for review

City of Freeport's Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Application selected for further review. The city has announced that the Illinois Emergency Management…

5 years ago

Naperville City’s mosquito control program underway

To control the mosquito population, Naperville City employs several strategies. The residents can also take several precautions to avoid mosquito…

5 years ago

Fatal Traffic Crash involving Pedestrian investigated

The Naperville Police Department and the Naperville Fire Department, on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at approximately 6:04 p.m., responded to…

5 years ago

Sources say U.S.-Canada border closure to be extended beyond June 21

The U.S.-Canada border closure will extend beyond the June 21 date set last month, sources told CBC News. Knowledgeable sources…

5 years ago

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois announce 2020 Summer Virtual Outdoor Experiences!

It is a tradition of Northern Illinois girls to participate in Girl Scout summer camp. During the camping, they create…

5 years ago

India: Pregnant elephant died of consuming fruit filled with firecrackers

A pregnant elephant died in a forest of Kerala, a state in India. According to the news sources, the pregnant…

5 years ago

Art Alliance Illinois Updates on State Funding for the Arts

The state of Illinois is moving to Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan for phase reopening today. Guidelines for…

5 years ago

Downtown Aurora reopens with restaurants offering outdoor dining

The state of Illinois is moving into Phase 3 under the Restore Illinois framework. Several businesses in Aurora will also…

5 years ago

Rogers hair Center announces its reopening on Friday, May 29

FREEPORT, IL - Most of the people have been missing getting a haircut from Rogers Hair Center. There is good…

5 years ago

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra launches Stories Behind the Music campaign

It is a challenging thing to stay connected in times of separation. However, Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO) has remained…

5 years ago

Ezike, Pritzker announce drop in coronavirus-related hospitalization

Ngozi Ezike, the director of the Illinois Public Health, announced Tuesday that the hospitalization related to COVID-19 dropped to 4002…

5 years ago

Former WWE star Shad Gaspard missing while swimming in Pacific Ocean

Shad Gaspard, a former WWE star, has been reported missing after being swept out to seas. The authorities said that…

5 years ago

JJC: All Fall 2020 Lectures to be Held Online

Joliet Junior College President Dr. Judy Mitchell has informed the campus community that all fall 2020 lectures will be delivered…

5 years ago

Rain disrupts Michigan capitol demonstration

Dozens of conservative protesters descended on the state capitol on Thursday. Tensions had escalated over threats of violence made against…

5 years ago

Central Illinois Police Officers’ efforts recognized during National Police Week

The U.S. Attorney’s office has recognized the dedication, sacrifice of the Central Illinois Police Officers during the National Police Week.…

5 years ago

Illinois schools spend millions of dollars on technology even before federal rescue checks

According to a report, Illinois school leaders spent millions of dollars within weeks to cope with the coronavirus outbreak. The…

5 years ago

Downtown Officials preparing their own Reopening Plans

Despite Illinois’ Governor J.B. Pritzker’s extended stay-at-home order and his give-phase regional plan to reopen Illinois, several countries in central…

5 years ago

All-USHL Rookie Teams include two Steel Players

The United States Hockey League announced that Steel forwards Brendan Brisson and Matthew Coronato were named to the 2020 All-USHL…

5 years ago

French doctor claims coronavirus outbreak started in France before China

The Chinese government confirmed the first case of the coronavirus on December 31, 2019. The officials said at that time,…

5 years ago