Turkey earthquake becomes personal for Chicago-based executive of Zakat Foundation
Amina Demir is no stranger to helping people displaced because of natural or political disasters. As the chief operating officer …
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Pritzker Administration: Additional $8 Million to Homebuyer Assistance Program
Pritzker Administration Relaunches “Opening Doors” Homebuyer Assistance Program With Additional $8 Million Down Payment Assistance Program Helping Break Down Key …
Hill’s Campaign Report: Will Lightfoot survive next month’s election?
Welcome to The Hill’s Campaign Report, tracking the latest news on campaigns and elections Will Lightfoot survive next month’s election? …
UCIP announces O’Rourke, Ryan are among new fellows for its Pritzker Fellows Program
The University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics (UCIP) announced that former Reps. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas.), and Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), who …
Friday shooting in Chicago: 2 killed, 2 wounded
The shooting Friday occurred on the grounds of the Benito Juárez Community Academy, according to the Chicago Fire Department. Two …
Highland Park shooting: Prosecutors allege that father helped his son obtain weapon
The father of the Highland Park shooting suspect accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade is …
Illinois lags behind many other states on energy efficiency policies
Despite passing a groundbreaking environmental law called CEJA last year, Illinois still lags behind many other states on energy efficiency …
Chicago prosecutor rejoins McDermott Will & Emery
A federal prosecutor who helped secure guilty pleas from multiple Illinois politicians for various corruption charges has rejoined McDermott Will …
23-year-old man from Northbrook sentenced to 7 ½ years in federal prison for helping ISIS
A former DePaul University student was sentenced Thursday to 7 ½ years in federal prison for using his developing computer …
Aurora city council votes to contribute $50 million for relocating Hollywood Casino
Aurora city council voted last week to relocate and expand the Hollywood casino and contribute $50 million to help build …
Former Labor Union Official Sentenced for Getting Unlawful Cash Payment
CHICAGO — A former high-ranking official in a labor union was sentenced today to more than a year and a …
COPA Recommends Adam Toledo Be Fired
Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), an office that investigates allegations of misconduct against the city’s police force, recommended …
A Man from Maywood Sentenced to 10+ Years for Drug Trafficking
ROCKFORD — A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to more than ten years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl …
Department of Justice Awards Grant to Project Safe Neighborhoods Program
Fairview Heights, Ill. – U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe announced today that the Department of Justice has awarded $91,731 to …
Two-year-old boy goes home for the first time in his life
A boy born with a rare genetic condition left a Chicago hospital Tuesday after spending his entire life under care. …
Aurora Welcomes Celebrates Day of the Dead 10\15 – 11\06
Now in its third year, Sugar Skull City will turn downtown Aurora into a celebration of Day of the Dead …
Rockford Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Drug Trafficking
A Rockford man has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for trafficking heroin and cocaine. TERVARIE LOTTIE, 34, …
Former Chicago Police Officer Charged for Alleged Kidnapping
A former Chicago Police Officer has been indicted on a federal civil rights charge for the alleged kidnapping and aggravated …
National Coffee with a Cop Day in Naperville: Everyone Invited on Oct. 5
Citizens are invited to enjoy coffee and conversation with members of the Naperville Police Department at one of three Naperville …
Forbes Named Joliet Junior College One of Top In-state Employers
Forbes has named Joliet Junior College one of the top in-state employers in its “America’s Best Employers By State” list. “It …
8 injured, rushed to hospital in Chicago building explosion
A red-brick building partially collapsed in an explosion on Chicago’s West Side on Tuesday, sending eight people to the hospital, …
Atlas Arteria Plans to Raise $2.1 Billion For Toll Road Deal
Toll road operator Atlas Arteria Group said on Tuesday it had entered into an agreement to acquire a 66.67% stake …
Migrants sent to Chicago as response to migrant crisis
The immigrants were sent to Chicago as part of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s response to the migrant crisis at the …
COVID-19 booster: Main points you should know
With a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel signing off late Thursday on updated COVID-19 boosters, the city of …
Plazas planned for 10 Chicago neighborhoods
Supported with funding from the Chicago Recovery Plan, 10 new public plazas will create spaces for recreation, performances, pop-up shops, …
Buffalo Grove High School Student Killed in Shooting at Stoplight in Chicago
A 16-year-old boy and a 19 year-old male were stopped at a red light in the block of 4700 South …
$21 million announced for infrastructure projects in Cahokia Heights
The city of Cahokia Heights will receive $21 million for infrastructure projects, Gov. JB Pritzker has announced. The funding, through …
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