Shawn Genzone

Senior writer at the Chicago Morning Star

shawn.genzone@chicagomorningstar.com

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…

5 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,…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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,…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 years ago

Black rhino gives birth on Christmas Eve at Michigan’s zoo

The story of the black rhino of Michigan’s zoo is full of feelings. A black rhino of the zoo gave…

5 years ago

Court sentences two men from Freeport to prison over drug trafficking charges

The federal court in Rockford sentenced two Freeport men to prison on the charges of drug trafficking. Terrance Young, a…

5 years ago

Court sentences husband and wife to prison for seeking more than $1.3 in tax refunds

A Joliet couple has been sentenced to federal prison by a US District Court. The couple was involved in filing…

5 years ago

Chicago Fire Department faces charges related to USERRA Rights

The Department of Justice filed a case against the Chicago Fire Department (CFD) in the US District Court for the…

5 years ago

National Labor Relations Board take three decisions on two days

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has taken three decisions on December 16 and 17. All of these decisions are…

5 years ago

Steel raise $6400 for Cyclones Amateur Hockey Association through auction

The Illinois Aviation Academy presented the auction during Winterfest on Saturday night at Fox Valley Ice Arena. The money raised…

5 years ago

2020 Cookie Program started by Girls Scouts with online sales initiating December 16

Elgin, IL – Girls Scouts have started the 2020 Cookie Program during the holiday season. The program will allow people…

5 years ago

List of 2020 events and exhibitions in museums of Chicago area

The museums of Chicago area are going to host several events and exhibitions in 2020. There will be mega-events as…

5 years ago

Several people die in two factory fire incidents in Bangladesh in one week

The fire broke into two factories in the Ghazipur district of Bangladesh in the span of four days. According to…

5 years ago

Drug Bill passed by US House will lower the drug prices

The Democrats of the US House have taken action against the out of control prices of drugs in the US.…

5 years ago

Christmas gifts stolen from non-profit organization’s truck in Tennessee

A non-profit organization was going to present the gifts to the people in need on the occasion of Christmas in…

5 years ago

Iconic Chef Michael Symon praises his hometown roots in Ohio

Michael Symon, a celebrity chef, has recently returned home. He is a Cleveland native chef who knows how to cook…

5 years ago

Visit World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta for getting Gun Rights update on Dec. 14

State Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, invited the community to learn more about gun rights in Illinois. He will host a…

5 years ago

JJC initiates new certificate to enhance skills of industry workers

The Electrical/Electronics Automated Systems (EEAS) program of the Junior Joliet College introduced the certificate courses for the industry workers. The…

5 years ago

Midwest experts release six commercial real estate trends

The real estate market held strong during the year 2019 so far despite the projections of recession, tariff war, and…

5 years ago

Andrew A. Rand announces approval of 2020 budget recommendations by Peoria County committees

Andrew A. Rand, the chairman of the Peoria County Board, announced the revision and approval of the 2020 budget recommendations…

5 years ago

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