Shawn Genzone

Senior writer at the Chicago Morning Star

shawn.genzone@chicagomorningstar.com

Illinois state rep. Tim Butler calls for proportional allocation of electoral votes in state

Illinois could join Maine and Nebraska in dividing up the electoral votes proportionally apart from the winner-takes-all state. The electoral…

4 years ago

RAEDC announces support for latest partnership between City of Rockford, Rockford Promise, NIU, and RPS205

The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) announced that it would support the latest partnership between the City of Rockford,…

4 years ago

Prime Minister of Bahrain Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa died

Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the prime minister of Bahrain, has died at the age of 84. He was…

4 years ago

Veteran’s Day to be Celebrated Virtually

The City of Elgin will be honoring the nation's veterans. In partnership with American Legion Post 57, the City of…

4 years ago

“Special Operations” by Arlington Heights Public Works Forestry Department

Arlington Heights Public Works Forestry Department Special Operations for Christmas Tree or Holiday Tree at North School Park. On Tuesday…

4 years ago

Pumpkin Composting Event to happen in Elgin on November 7

The residents of the City of Elgin will get an opportunity to compost their pumpkins with a collection event on…

4 years ago

Children with Achondroplasia Could Increase Bone Growth with Novel Drug

According to findings from a recent clinical trial published in The Lancet, a first of its kind drug called vosoritide…

4 years ago

Illinois Governor’s “Effective” COVID-19 Restrictions Claims Challenged

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's COVID-19 mitigation efforts are challenged by attorneys in court. Now, one of those attorneys is also challenging…

4 years ago

Alleged Embezzlement Indictment for Champaign County Woman

Former office manager of a Champaign, Ill., contractor supply company has been indicted by a grand jury on charges that…

4 years ago

Kinzie Builders tops off $20 million rental community project in Chicago

Kinzie Builders said that it had topped off a $20 million rental community project in the Chicago suburb of Mount…

4 years ago

Court sentences Israeli super model on tax evasion charges

Bar Refaeli, a 35-year-old Israeli supermodel, has been sentenced to 9-month community services for tax evasion on Sunday. Her mother…

4 years ago

Four Charged in Cell Phone Scam

An East St. Louis grand jury returned a five-count indictment against four St. Clair County residents as they are facing…

4 years ago

Sullivan High School goes $25 million renovation

Sullivan High School in Rogers Park. At 6631 N. Bosworth Ave. will underway massive renovations as Chicago has issued an…

4 years ago

Thousands gather at historic Washington civil rights march

The 1963 civil rights March on Washington is commemorated as thousands gather in Washington DC. The demonstrators are also protesting…

4 years ago

Winners could be unknown for weeks in Illinois’ mail-in ballots

Illinois' expanded vote-by-mail opportunities, stimulated by COVID-19 exposure concerns, have the potential to delay results on Election Day because of…

4 years ago

Illinois Juvenile Justice to be Transformed

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton today announced the 21st Century Illinois Transformation Model. The model is…

4 years ago

Outdoor learning is a solution to reopen schools during COVID-19 pandemic

Virtual learning is not adequate for many working families and students due to the lack of technology access. Millions of…

4 years ago

Federal Drug and Gun Investigation Charges

The alleged leader of Chicago’s street gang Black Disciples is part of 23 individuals facing criminal charges as part of…

4 years ago

POTUS promotes hydroxychloroquine as coronavirus treatment once again

The efficacy of the hydroxychloroquine has been disputed by several trials so far. However, President Donald Trump once again promoted…

4 years ago

Illegal Loaded Gun Possession Lands Convicted Felon 15 Years

A convicted felon has earned 15 years in federal prison for illegal possession of a loaded handgun in the Avalon…

4 years ago

Illinois to Welcome Cannabis Cup Competition

The Cannabis Cup competition is coming to Illinois. The Cannabis Cup started in Amsterdam in the 1980s. It will come…

4 years ago

$4.7 Million Investment for Expanding Apprenticeship Program

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced a $4.7 million for expanding…

4 years ago

TikTok denies allegations of working under Chinese government

TikTok, a video-sharing application, has denied the allegations of working under the Chinese government. Theo Bertram, the Public Policy Director…

4 years ago

ENVISION Grant recipients announced by Chicago Artists Coalition

The 2020 ENVISION Grant program was for the artists based in Chicago working in the field of time-based digital and…

4 years ago

Nearly Six Years Imprisonment for Former Chicago Police Officer

A former Chicago Police Officer has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining search warrants…

4 years ago

C-Suite Award to be given to Szpekowski

Daily Herald Business Ledger will honor Pat Szpekowski, APR, president, PR Strategies & Communications, Inc. in Elgin with the C-Suite…

4 years ago

Impact of Paycheck Protection Program

The data on the utilization of the popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was released earlier this week by the Small…

4 years ago

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