McShane providing design-build services for three speculative industrial Melrose Park buildings
McShane Construction Company says it is providing design-build services for Industry Center at Melrose Park on behalf of LBA Logistics. The …
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Southern Illinois Mail Thief Sentenced to Prison
A man who repeatedly stole mail from mailboxes in Southern Illinois is heading to prison. Seth W. Sorensen, 45, was …
Chicago Consultant Charged With Federal Tax Offenses
A Chicago consultant was indicted today on tax offenses for allegedly underreporting and failing to file federal income taxes. ANNAZETTE …
Arts Commission Extends Public Feedback on Joliet’s Murals until April 21, 2021
The City of Joliet Arts Incubation subcommittee continues to seek the public’s feedback and commentary concerning murals that currently exist …
Naperville Fire Department Receives National Recognition for Cardiac Protocol
Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis constantly states, “be a model of continuous improvement.” With that in mind, in 2018, the Naperville …
DPD to launch internal advisory committee on design as a pilot program
The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) will launch a volunteer committee on design to advise city planning staff on …
Bond Set at $100,000 for Chicago Woman Charged with Sixth DUI
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Robert Marshall announced that bond was set Saturday for …
Elgin Parks and Recreation Summer Guide Now Online
Elgin Parks and Recreation Summer Guide is now available. Registration opens April 1st. To register for classes, go to our …
City of Joliet selected to receive Canadian National-America in Bloom Grant
The City of Joliet has been selected to receive a $25,000 Community Greening Project Grant from Canadian National Railway through …
City of Joliet Awarded Urban Forestry Funding
The City of Joliet was recently awarded a $20,000 grant to complete tree inventories and develop a management plan for …
Peoria County Case Number 21-0787: Shooting Victim
On Monday, March 22, 2021, at approximately 4:39 p.m., the Peoria Police Department responded to the 600 block of W …
Missouri Couple Charged With Bankruptcy Fraud and Evading Bank Reporting Requirements
A Camden County, Missouri couple are facing bankruptcy fraud and structuring charges arising out of a scheme to defraud the …
East Alton Woman Charged With Stealing Disabled Daughter’s Social Security Funds
A federal grand jury in East St. Louis, Illinois, has returned a 21-count indictment charging Melissa D. Wasylak, 48, of …
Woman Indicted on Federal Firearm Charge for Allegedly Providing Handgun to Convicted Felon
A woman has been indicted on a federal firearm charge for allegedly providing a semi-automatic handgun to a convicted felon …
AIA Chicago names Jen Masengaarb as executive director, after Zurich Esposito’s controversial exit
AIA Chicago has selected Jen Masengarb, a 20-year architecture veteran with deep Chicago ties, as its new executive director. Masengaarb takes …
Former Williamson County Mail Carrier Sentenced for Stealing Rebate Checks
Brittany Freeman, 27, of Johnston City, Illinois (Williamson County), was sentenced this week to three years’ probation and a $100 …
Federal Jury Convicts Former Mayor of Portage, Ind., on Bribery Charge
A federal jury today convicted the former mayor of Portage, Ind., on a bribery charge for soliciting and pocketing money …
Proposed East Side gateway mural design selected for downtown Aurora
Aurora Downtown’s Streetscape committee selected a final design for a proposed East Side gateway mural. Artists Laura Lynne Kubicek and …
Man Charged With Threatening Violence Against Former President Trump and Other Federal Officials
A man has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly threatening to commit violence against former President Trump, a federal …
Kane County Health Department Launches Integrated Referral and Intake System to Assist Kane County Residents
This week, the Kane County Health Department (KCHD) launched an Integrated Referral & Intake System (IRIS) to enhance the referral …
Steel top 2021 biosteel all-american game roster with five selections
The Chicago Steel will be represented by five players, the most of any team in the USHL, in the 2021 …
Indiana Man Sentenced to 38 Years in Federal Prison for Kidnapping a Child in Chicago Suburb
A federal judge today sentenced an Indiana man to 38 years in federal prison for kidnapping a ten-year-old child as …
Former Scott AFB Airman Sentenced to Prison For Distributing Child Pornography
East St. Louis, Ill. – Jace Faugno, 25, of Paducah, Kentucky, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for …
Steel set for weekend showdown with perennial powerhouse
The Eastern Conference-leading Chicago Steel (27-10-3-1; 58 pts.) enter the weekend with the chance to become the first team in …
Data Centers Recieve Credits & Incentives from Illinois
The data centers investment program provides owners and operators with exemptions from a variety of state and local taxes for …
Naperville Park District to Conduct Seasonal Controlled Burns
Beginning in March, Naperville Park District crews will be conducting prescribed ground-level burns in various areas throughout the District in …
Park District Offers Spring Outdoor Events, Virtual Programs and Spring Break Camps
Naperville Park District offers a lineup of special events and programs in late March, April and May for a variety …
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