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SOM and TranSystems to lead $180 million State/Lake Station transformation

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and TranSystems are leading the $180 million redesign and transformation of Chicago’s second busiest transit spots, the State/Lake…

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Real Estate Features on Social Networks

Since May of 2021 the RAEDC has been featuring regional properties and available land on our Instagram profile @RockfordAreaEDC. These profiles share…

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Extra-Alarm House Fire: Outside Burn Spread to House on Miller Rd in Lake Zurich

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Lake Zurich responded about 11:50 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2021 to a report of open…

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Landmarks Illinois grants support preservation projects in six Illinois communities

Landmarks Illinois has awarded a total of $17,000 in matching grants to support historic preservation efforts in six Illinois communities. Projects…

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President Mitchell Receives ICCTA’s Ethical Leadership Award

Joliet Junior College President Dr. Judy Mitchell has received the Gary W. Davis Ethical Leadership Award from the Illinois Community…

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Joliet Fire Department will be entering the Second Phase of its Annual Hydrant Testing

The Joliet Fire Department will be entering the second phase of its annual hydrant testing beginning on Monday June 28th, 2021. …

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Pedestrian Hit By a Car at Sigwalt St and Chestnut Ave, Arlington Heights

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 9:47 a.m. Sunday, June 13, 2021 to a report of a…

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DUI Arrest Wilke Rd and Northwest Highway Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights police arrested a DUI driver on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Northwest Highway and Wilke Road in Arlington Heights. Police…

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2021 SelectUSA Summit Attracts Global Investing to Illinois

A delegation from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Intersect Illinois, and 17 economic development partners represented Illinois at…

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Elgin Police Chief Amused by The Public’s and News Media’s Reaction to “The Situation”

During an interview on WRMN AM 1410, a flippant Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley displayed that she was amused that…

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String of Armed Robberies Leads to Decades in Prison for Nebraska Pair

Fairview Heights, Ill. – Two Nebraska men were sentenced this week to lengthy prison terms for committing a series of…

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Peoria County Adopts Updated Building and Electrical Codes

Yesterday evening the Peoria County Board approved amendments to the Building & Property Maintenance Code of the Peoria County Code…

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Naperville Park District Board Elects Officers for 2021-2022

The Naperville Park District Board of Park Commissioners conducted annual officer elections at their regular meeting on Thursday, June 10 at Fort…

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Naperville Police Issue Seat Belt Citations to Motorists during Recent Memorial Day Enforcement Campaign

The Naperville Police Department issued a total of 46 citations during the recent Memorial Day Click It or Ticket enforcement…

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Workforce Equity Initiative Program at RVC Provides Wrap-around Support

Rock Valley College (RVC) was awarded a Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) grant of $1.5 million to serve 150 participants in…

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Bannering and Picketing Outside Construction Site of Amazon Fresh Store, Arlington Heights

An apparent labor dispute brought out workers at the perimeter of the construction site at 325 East Palatine Road in…

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Metra plans service enhancements as ridership returns from pandemic

With ridership steadily increasing from pandemic lows, Metra will be adding service to all of it lines starting in July…

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New Student Trustee to be Advocate for Diversity

The pandemic hasn’t kept David Lozano, Joliet Junior College’s new student trustee, from staying active in campus clubs and activities.…

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Illinois colleges push to get students vaccinated before returning to campus

Illinois colleges and universities are pushing for most students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before they return to campuses in…

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Concerts in Your Park and Children’s Lunch Hour Entertainment to Launch June 13, 15

Naperville Park District’s lineup of free, summer entertainment begins the week of June 13 with the kickoff of the Concerts…

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Police Chief Robert Marshall Announces Retirement After 37 Years with the Naperville Police Department

Chief of Police Robert Marshall has announced his retirement from the Naperville Police Department effective July 2, 2021. This announcement…

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JJC Police’s Antione Edwards Named Officer of the Year

Joliet Junior College Police Officer Antione Edwards is among the recipients of the 2021 Juvenile Officer of the Year Award…

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New Exhibitions Start June 11

MARINA BLACK: UNSEEN Opening: Friday, June 11, 5 – 7:30 pm Catherine Edelman Gallery There are many photographers whose work reveals…

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Developers stop construction on 74-story South Michigan tower: COVID-19 given as reason

Developers of the 1000M skyscraper, a 74-story Michigan Ave. condominium, say they have halted construction of the Helmut Jahn-designed structure…

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Peoria County Case Number 21-1504: W Gilbert Ave Shooting Victim

On Sunday, June 6, 2021, at approximately 1:06 a.m., Peoria Police responded to the 2800 block of W Gilbert Ave…

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Midday Spray Returns to Rotary Hill June 14

Midday Spray returns for its second summer at Rotary Hill, located at 443 Aurora Ave. beginning the week of June 14…

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Slammers come up short looking for sweep

JOLIET, IL - Looking to further their division lead over the Thunderbolts, the Slammers hoped to secure a sweep as…

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