Illinois Set to Enact New Law Limiting Criminal Convictions in Employment Decisions
Illinois has long limited employers from considering the criminal history of an applicant or employee in making employment decisions. The …
Chicago Breaking News
Owner of Chicago-Area Mexican Restaurant Franchises Pleads Guilty to Underreporting $2.5 Million in Corporate Taxes
The owner of five Chicago-area Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant franchises pleaded guilty in federal court today to filing false corporate tax …
Junior Golfapalooza Set for April 17 at Springbrook Golf Course
Springbrook Golf Course is hosting Golfapalooza—a free special event to kick off the 2021 golfing season for junior golfers, ages …
Former Federal Prison Official and Factory manager at USP-Marion Sentenced to Prison
Shawn E. Whitecotton, 50, of Herrin, Illinois, was sentenced to 16 months confinement today, consisting of 8 months in federal prison …
Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Five Alleged Associates of Sinaloa Cartel on Drug Trafficking Charges
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted five suspected associates of the Sinaloa Cartel on drug trafficking charges for …
Chicago Street Gang Member Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison on Racketeering Conspiracy Charge
A member of a violent Chicago street gang has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for engaging in …
Richard Driehaus Has Died at Age 78
Richard H. Driehaus, Chicago investment titan, philanthropist, and party planner extraordinaire, has died. He was 78. Driehaus was a rescuer …
Former City of Rochelle Employee Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining at Least $150,000 From a Non-Profit Business Association
A former employee of the City of Rochelle, Ill., pleaded guilty Tuesday to wire fraud for fraudulently obtaining at least $150,000 from …
Naperville Park District to Livestream In-Person Board Meetings Beginning March 11 at Youtube
The Naperville Park District plans to livestream the regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners beginning Thursday, March 11. Members …
Woman Indicted for Allegedly Straw Purchasing Handguns in Chicago Suburb
A woman has been indicted on federal firearm charges for allegedly straw purchasing handguns in a Chicago suburb on behalf …
$31 million building permit issued for 12-story Fulton Market building
Chicago has issued a $31 million final building permit for 12-story office building at 237 N. Aberdeen in Fulton Market. …
Federal Gun and Drug Charges Added to Indictment Accusing Suburban Chicago Man of Attempting to Support ISIS
A newly filed federal indictment adds firearm and drug charges against a suburban Chicago man accused of attempting to provide …
Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS
A man from a north suburb of Chicago was sentenced today to 12 years in federal prison for conspiring to …
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Two Men in Connection With Violent Robberies of Chicago-Area Retail Businesses
A federal grand jury has indicted two men for allegedly conspiring to violently rob several pawn shops, currency exchanges, and …
Chicago Man Charged in Federal Court With Inciting Rioting Last Summer
CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been charged in federal court with inciting rioting involving multiple incidents of property damage …
Naperville Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash at Route 59 and 103rd Street
On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 10:31 a.m. the Naperville Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 59 and …
$115 million UIC computer center construction to proceed on accelerated schedule
The Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), LMN Architects, and Booth Hansen have announced plans for the design and construction of the new Computer, …
Executive of Chicago Staffing Company Sentenced in Federal Court for Assisting Client With Hiring of Undocumented Workers
CHICAGO — A former executive vice president of a Chicago staffing company was sentenced today in federal court for assisting …
Village of Machesney Park Celebrates 40th Anniversary
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, the Village of Machesney Park will celebrate 40 years since it became an official Village in …
Developers break ground on three-building $25 million mixed-income housing project on Chicago’s Near North Side
Evergreen Real Estate Group and Structured Development say they have started construction on Schiller Place Apartments, a three-building, 48-unit mixed-income rental …
Postgame Central at Green Bay Gamblers
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN — The Chicago Steel (19-6-2-0; 40 pts.) scored six goals in the opening frame, the club’s highest …
Two Federal Defendants Indicted on Charges Related to Attempted Escape from Sangamon County Jail
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Two federal defendants who were housed at the Sangamon County Jail, in Springfield, Ill., while in the …
Deininger Floral Spreading Love To More Than 540 Residents On Valentine’s Day
FREEPORT, ILLINOIS — Whether during a pandemic or “normal” times, Valentine’s Day or no holiday at all, our neighbors need …
FHN Expands Mammogram Hours In Freeport
FREEPORT, ILLINOIS — Though it’s tempting to let things “slide” as we practice pandemic safety precautions, important screening tests can’t …
Federal Indictment Charges Department of Veterans Affairs Procurement Supervisor With Pocketing Kickbacks
CHICAGO — A procurement supervisor at the Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Chicago pocketed kickbacks from the president …
Illinois Supply Chain Management Training Program
State of Illinois and ASCM Launch First-of-its-Kind Training Program to Prepare Residents for Jobs Fuled by Growing E-Commerce Industry The …
Naperville Fire Department Leaders Attain Chief Fire Officer Status
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — The Naperville Fire Department is proud to announce its entire chief officer staff has achieved or is actively …
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