Lucas Durden

Guest Writer

lucas.durden@chicagomorningstar.com

Slammers shut out schaumburg

JOLIET, IL -    The Slammers take on the Schaumburg Boomers in the first game of a 3 game series. Cam…

3 years ago

Farmers and Merchants National Bank partners with Poettker Construction to bring new location to O’Fallon

Farmers and Merchants National Bank (FMB), in partnership with the City of O’Fallon and Poettker Construction, broke ground on a new…

3 years ago

City of Joliet Prison Committee Meeting

The City of Joliet Prison Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 4 p.m. in the…

3 years ago

Seeing blue: New EV charging station signs to appear soon along Illinois interstates

Seven corridors will have the signs directing travelers to alternative fuel locations SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today…

4 years ago

Blue Angels at the SUN n’ FUN Air Show, Lakeland, Florida; First F/A-18 Super Hornet Air Show

SUN n’ FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida Blue Angels first F/A-18 Super Hornet appearance in an air show, Saturday,…

4 years ago

Crime Stoppers Reward Offered in Case Involving the Reckless Discharge of a Firearm

NAPERVILLE CRIME STOPPERS are offering a cash reward for information about a Reckless Discharge of a Firearm that occurred at…

4 years ago

City seeks redevelopment proposals for former Grand Boulevard streets and Sanitation office

The Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD) issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the former 3rd Ward streets and Sanitation…

4 years ago

Steel set for weekend showdown with perennial powerhouse

The Eastern Conference-leading Chicago Steel (27-10-3-1; 58 pts.) enter the weekend with the chance to become the first team in…

4 years ago

Chicago Man Charged in Federal Court With Inciting Rioting Last Summer

CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been charged in federal court with inciting rioting involving multiple incidents of property damage…

4 years ago

Deininger Floral Spreading Love To More Than 540 Residents On Valentine’s Day

FREEPORT, ILLINOIS — Whether during a pandemic or “normal” times, Valentine’s Day or no holiday at all, our neighbors need…

4 years ago

City of Joliet selects Stantec for preliminary design of $600-$800 million water program

Stantec has been selected by the City of Joliet to lead the preliminary design phase of its Alternative Water Source Program.…

4 years ago

Man Escapes from Federal Custody Again; Gets Additional Prison Time

32-year-old Ray Allen Flener of Marion, Illinois has earned himself 18 months in federal prison for escaping from custody. In…

4 years ago

DuPage Monarch Project awards Pat Miller Community Engagement Award to Naperville Park District

Naperville Park District has been recognized by the DuPage Monarch Project on January 19, 2021. The DuPage Monarch Project awarded…

4 years ago

Law enforcement arrests man holding Confederate flag during Capitol riot

Kevin Seefried was seen holding the Confederate flag during the Capitol Hill riot. His photos went viral on social media.…

4 years ago

Amazing opportunity for Artists

A second gateway mural will be funded by the Aurora Downtown’s Streetscape committee. The mural is designed to welcome visitors…

4 years ago

Joliet appoints Lieutenant Dawn Malec as new Interim Chief of Police

Lieutenant Dawn Malec has been appointed as the Interim Chief of Police of the Joliet Police Department. James V. Capparelli,…

4 years ago

Spring Naperville Youth Soccer and Premier Soccer Registration Opens Jan. 12

Online registration for Spring Naperville Youth Soccer Academy and Naperville Premier Soccer University is set to begin at noon on…

4 years ago

Pritzker Administration Targets $520 Million Corporate Tax Loopholes in Advance of Lame Duck Session

CHICAGO — Due to the budget crisis caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker is freezing the implementation of…

4 years ago

Factory Manager Hid Outside Government Contractor Payments

49-year-old Shawn E. Whitecotton of Herrin, Illinois pleaded guilty to a two-count felony information charging him with making false statements…

4 years ago

South Loop apartment tower acquires $78 million building permit from Chicago

The City of Chicago has issued a building permit of $78 million for the construction of an apartment tower in…

4 years ago

Two Men Indicted for Allegedly Trafficking Handguns

Two men have been indicted on federal firearm offenses for allegedly trafficking multiple handguns from Indiana to Chicago. The two…

4 years ago

City Water, Light, and Power Energy Services Office to host virtual workshop

Springfield, IL – City Water, Light, and Power Energy Services Office will host a virtual workshop in the field of…

4 years ago

COVID-19 Cases Increasing in Illinois

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported on Thursday, November 5, 2020, that the state had 9,935 new confirmed…

4 years ago

November-Full of Exhibitions Openings

Chicago will see significant new exhibitions opening up. Many galleries will be opening major shows that will be their final…

4 years ago

COVID Infected nearly one-fifth of New York City residents

Americans are heading to the voting booths on Election Day as the country's seven-day average of daily new coronavirus cases…

4 years ago

Muslim community in France under pressure after violent incidents

Paris: The pressure is increasing with every attack, the Muslim community in France is feeling huge pressure after three attacks…

4 years ago

Rockford mayor demands ease in restrictions for restaurants and bars

Tom McNamara, the mayor of Rockford, is holding a stance to urge JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, to ease…

4 years ago

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