Gov. Pritzker welcomes leadership shown by Biden on coronavirus
JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, welcomed the leadership shown by Joe-Biden, the newly elected president of the US, amid …
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City Water, Light, and Power Energy Services Office to host virtual workshop
Springfield, IL – City Water, Light, and Power Energy Services Office will host a virtual workshop in the field of …
Children’s Hands on Museum in Freeport seeks gifts from public for grand reopening
Children’s Hands on Museum in Freeport, Illinois, expected substantial growth and excitement at the beginning of 2020. However, it was …
Illinois reports 10000 new COVID-19 cases
10000 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Illinois on Friday. The COVID-19 death toll has already surpassed 10000 in …
Relief could be Provided Through Earned Income Tax Credit
Illinoisans have rejected the Fair Tax Agreement. However, an advocacy group has suggested that relief could also be provided through …
Apartment Fire at 2415 North Kennicott Drive in Arlington Heights
On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, around 11:00 p.m., police and firefighter/paramedics from Arlington Heights responded to a report of an …
COVID-19 Cases Increasing in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported on Thursday, November 5, 2020, that the state had 9,935 new confirmed …
Local Organizations Trying to Tackle Civic Challenges
The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, Peoria Innovation Alliance, Distillery Labs, and the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council will be …
November-Full of Exhibitions Openings
Chicago will see significant new exhibitions opening up. Many galleries will be opening major shows that will be their final …
2021 Municipal Election Filing Deadlines Announced
The City of Elgin is reminding prospective candidates for the city councilmember positions in the 2021 Elgin municipal election of …
Illinois Governor says Progressive Tax Amendment Vote Outcome Might not be known Tonight
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said it is not clear whether Illinoisans rejected or approved the progressive income tax amendment. Pritzker …
Illinois politics’ headless horseman
Over the debate of the Fair Tax Amendment, we had written about “the shadow politics.” University of Illinois at Chicago …
Cook County State’s Attorney Election: Incumbent Democrat Foxx beat Republican O’Brien
Kim Foxx, the incumbent Democratic candidate, has fended off a challenge from Republican Pat O’Brien to become State’s Attorney of …
Lincoln Academy of Illinois honors UIS student Kodi Smith with Student Laureate Award
Kodi Smith, a University of Illinois Springfield student, has been selected as the winner of the Student Laureate Award. The …
Illinoisans cast votes in massive numbers, Biden wins
The counting still goes on. Illinoisans cast votes in massive numbers through polls and mail-in balloting. They voted for two …
“Special Operations” by Arlington Heights Public Works Forestry Department
Arlington Heights Public Works Forestry Department Special Operations for Christmas Tree or Holiday Tree at North School Park. On Tuesday …
First-degree murder charges filed against teen suspect
A Hoffman Estates male was shot in the face on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The homicide investigators of police announced …
Pumpkin Composting Event to happen in Elgin on November 7
The residents of the City of Elgin will get an opportunity to compost their pumpkins with a collection event on …
Study reveals Chicago parents are worried over COVID-19 than US adults
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Hospital released the results of a survey conducted in May – July 2020, in which …
100+ Exhibitions Announced for Intersect Chicago/SOFA Virtual Fair
For the inaugural edition of Intersect Chicago, Intersect Art and Design have announced over 100 exhibitions. Intersect Chicago is a …
Man Pleads Guilty of Sexual Conduct with Minor
28-year-old Joseph L. Hughes, aka “Joe King” of St. Louis, Missouri, has pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor and …
14200 defendants with firearms charged by Department of Justice in 2020
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had charged 14200 defendants in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. The number of …
Point of Contact for Election Fraud Complaints Announced
Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Norman R. Smith will be leading the efforts of his Office in connection with the …
Children with Achondroplasia Could Increase Bone Growth with Novel Drug
According to findings from a recent clinical trial published in The Lancet, a first of its kind drug called vosoritide …
Man Charged for Using Explosive Device
A man is facing a federal criminal charge for allegedly using an explosive device to damage a suburban Chicago restaurant. …
Rockford mayor demands ease in restrictions for restaurants and bars
Tom McNamara, the mayor of Rockford, is holding a stance to urge JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, to ease …
Three-count indictment charges Fairview Heights man with possessing child pornography
Michael M. Rapa, a 67-year-old Fairview Heights man, has been charged with three counts of possessing child pornography. According to …
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