Statistics over shopping behavior on Thanksgiving Day
U.S. brick-and-mortar stores regained some popularity during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday weekend, but overall there were fewer shoppers spending. The …
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Pekin Man Is Sentenced to 12 Years 7 Months for Possession of Methamphetamine
Daniel W. Dawe, a 48-year-old man from Pekin, Illinois, has been sentenced to twelve years and seven months in the …
JAHM offers to listen to the voices the Early 20th Century
Now, Joliet citizens can listen to the voices that sounded more than fifty years ago. The Joliet Junior College Library …
SIUC is called to stop disciplinary investigation into Chinese professor
CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University Carbondale Faculty Association (SIUCFA) calls Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) to stop its disciplinary investigation …
IDES to Change Unemployment Insurance
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that in the coming weeks, unemployment insurance benefit payments …
Prospects for IT workers in Illinois
Last week, the Illinois Central College, Eureka College, and Bradley University held a summit of stakeholders to solicit feedback, inputs, and employer commitment to …
Central vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks: Game results
GENEVA, ILLINOIS — The Chicago Steel (11-2-4-0; 26 pts) fell on home ice for the first time this season with …
LIHEAP Provides Illinois Families with More Funding
Today the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) are reminding residents to apply for …
Underage Suspected in September Stabbing Death in Schaumburg Arrested by Police Detectives
According to Schaumburg Police Department, Police Detectives arrested a 17-year-old male suspect at his residence without incident and brought him …
Rockford Man Found Guilty of Robbery and Firearm Charges
ROCKFORD — A man has been convicted of federal robbery and firearm charges in connection with a series of violent retail store …
Study Shows JJC’s Impact on Local Economy
Joliet Junior College operations supported approximately $128.7 million in economic output for the region in Fiscal Year 2020, according to …
Chicago Tech Executive Guilty of Illegally Exporting Computer Equipment to Pakistan
CHICAGO —A Chicago technology executive pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge and admitted illegally exporting computer equipment from …
City of Naperville Announces Jason Arres as Next Police Chief
The City of Naperville is pleased to announce that Jason Arres, who currently serves as a deputy chief of the …
AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust hosts worker appreciation luncheon at Salesforce Tower project
The AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust (BIT) and the AFL-CIO Investment Trust Corporation (ITC) recently hosted a worker appreciation luncheon at the …
Two Thomson Penitentiary Inmates Sentenced to Additional Prison Time for Assaulting Another Inmate
ROCKFORD — Two Thomson Penitentiary inmates have been sentenced to additional prison time for assaulting another inmate. U.S. District Judge John J. …
Joliet Slammers Announce Front Office Changes
The Joliet Slammers are excited to announce several front office changes as they close out the 2021 season and begin …
10-Year-Old JJC Student on Path to Associate Degree
Benyamin Bamburac is not your typical 10-year-old; he is taking classes with students at least twice his age at Joliet Junior College. …
40 Shell Casings Found After Shooting on Nichols Rd in Unincorporated Arlington Heights
Cook County Sheriff’s Police responded about 11:50 p.m. Sunday, July 4, 2021 to a report of shots fired in the …
Summer Slam All-City Tennis Tournament Set for July 23
Tennis players of all ages are invited to participate in Naperville Park District’s Summer Slam All-City Tennis Tournament on Friday, …
City of Joliet Arts Commission – Funding Subcommittee Meeting
The City of Joliet Arts Commission – Funding Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 6 …
Over 60 People Arrested in Disturbance Near Wabash Ave and Washington St in Downtown Chicago
In the Loop Sunday night, Chicago police arrested dozens of young people as a huge group began taking over the …
Former Morton Salt warehouse complex approved for Landmark Designation
West Town’s former Morton Salt warehouse complex along the North Branch of the Chicago River will be designated as an …
Joliet falls in close game two
JOLIET, IL – The Slammers looked to put a win on the board tonight to tie the series with Florence. …
Injured Fireworks Victim at N County St and Julian St Waukegan Airlifted
Police, firefighters and paramedics from Waukegan responded about 10:10 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021 to a report of a seriously …
Fatal Motorcycle Crash with SUV SB IL-53/I-290 Near Golf Rd Schaumburg
Illinois State Police, and firefighters and paramedics from Schaumburg responded about 8:03 p.m. Sunday, July 4, 2021 to a report …
Slammers fall in game one to y’alls
JOLIET, IL – As the Slammers return home to DuPage Medical Group Field, righty Logan Dubbe took the hill with …
Woman Shot on Dan Ryan Expressway Chicago; Second Shooting Scene 5 Blocks Away
Police from Chicago, Illinois State Police troopers and Chicago firefighters and paramedics responded about 7:10 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021 …
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