Shawn Genzone

Senior writer at the Chicago Morning Star

shawn.genzone@chicagomorningstar.com

Jury returns indictment charging East Saint Louis caretaker for stealing identities

Erica S. Rose, a 30-year-old East Saint Louis woman, has been indicted with conspiring to commit bank, identity theft, and…

6 years ago

Saudi Arabia blocks Iran from attending OIC meeting

The Iranian foreign ministry said that Saudi Arabia had blocked the Iranian delegation to attend the Organization of Islamic Cooperation…

6 years ago

Equal Rights Amendment confirmed as 28th amendment?

It seems that the Equal Rights Amendment ERA is being confirmed the 28th amendment as Illinois’s attorney general is using…

6 years ago

Federal bribery and tax offenses for former Illinois state senator

Former Illinois State Sen. Martin A. Sandoval has pleaded guilty in federal court in Chicago to bribery and tax offenses.…

6 years ago

Authorities release identity of woman killed in Arlington Heights crash

A head-on crash occurred on Friday at Arlington Heights Road and Hintz Road. A woman lost her life in that…

6 years ago

Chicago Executive Airport approves land for new airplane hangar

The Board of Directors of the Chicago Executive Airport (CEA) announced the approval of land lease with Atlantic Aviation for…

6 years ago

Jody Cross criticizes decision of demolition of historic Oakdale Tabernacle

The historic Oakdale Tabernacle is located at Oakdale Nature Preserve. The Freeport Park District has taken a decision to demolish…

6 years ago

Illinois Supreme Court to hear denied birth leave case

Margaret Dynak, a Wood Dale teacher, was denied birth leave in June 2016. Illinois Supreme court will hear oral arguments…

6 years ago

Intensity of protests increases in Iraq, 3 people die

The protests against the government have been intensified in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. According to the media reports, 3…

6 years ago

First Fridays is back in downtown Aurora on Feb. 7 with theme of love

First Fridays is a popular monthly event and it is back in downtown Aurora. The event will kick off on…

6 years ago

Chicago Steel ready for 2000s-themed weekend with bobblehead giveaway

The Chicago Steel will face the Omaha Lancers in two back-to-back games at Fox Valley Ice Arena on Friday and…

6 years ago

Protect Gurnee school from EtO – UIC expert

A local expert on children’s health has called for protection from emissions of carcinogenic ethylene oxide for a Gurnee school…

6 years ago

Mahathir Mohammed stays firm on his stand against Indian policies despite of sanctions

Mahathir Mohammed, the prime minister of Malaysia, said that they had anxiety about the sanctions imposed by India on the…

6 years ago

Train hits officer in Georgia, body cam video released by police

The officer was on duty when he was hit by a train. The Georgia police released the body cam video.…

6 years ago

Department of Employment Security migrates to new registry

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has migrated to State Tax Lien Registry. This news was announced by IDES…

6 years ago

Stephenson County Visitor Center brings Illinois Freedom Project

The Illinois Freedom Project (ILF) is coming to the Stephenson County Visitor Center. The project will exhibit the historic stories…

6 years ago

House Republicans dismiss Property Tax Relief Task Force

The House Republicans of the General Assembly have dismissed the task force formed by Governor JB Pritzker. They said in…

6 years ago

AGCA survey finds decline in construction employment in major Illinois communities

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA) released a new analysis of the federal data recently. According to the analysis,…

6 years ago

US District Court sentences Champaign man to 13 years in prison on Xanax Pills trafficking

Michael M. Mihm, a US District Judge, sentenced a Champaign man to 13 years in federal prison over the charges…

6 years ago

Florida man loses 160 pounds in order to join army

A huge number of Americans are working on losing weight with new goals in 2020. One Florida man is working…

6 years ago

Chesney: Rural Illinois “Not Forgotten” when it comes to higher taxes and fees

It’s no secret that much of rural Illinois, the vast region of Illinois outside of Chicago and the collar counties,…

6 years ago

Iran vows revenge for US attack that killed powerful general

Iran promised to seek revenge for a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad’s airport that killed the mastermind of its interventions across the Middle…

6 years ago

U.S. sends more than 100 firefighters to help Australia battle flames

For the first time since 2010, the federal government is sending U.S. firefighters — including some from California — to…

6 years ago

Brisson, Colangelo, Farrell, Fontaine, Reid selected to BioSteel All-American Game

The USHL made an announcement on Friday about the selection of the players for the BioSteel All-American Game. Five players…

6 years ago

Rep. LaPointe backs Pension Reform Bill signed by Pritzker

State Representative Lindsey LaPointe supported Senate Bill 1300. The bill will ease the tax burden for local residents. According to…

6 years ago

Bristow teams up with Santa Claus to share gifts at local daycares

State Representative Monica Bristow, D-Alton, joined Santa Claus to spread Christmas cheer with the community. Bristow shared stockings of goodies…

6 years ago

AGC survey finds key challenges for Illinois contractors

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) conducted a survey about the challenges of contractors in finding hourly and salaried…

6 years ago

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