National Coffee with a Cop Day in Naperville: Everyone Invited on Oct. 5
Citizens are invited to enjoy coffee and conversation with members of the Naperville Police Department at one of three Naperville …
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Forbes Named Joliet Junior College One of Top In-state Employers
Forbes has named Joliet Junior College one of the top in-state employers in its “America’s Best Employers By State” list. “It …
8 injured, rushed to hospital in Chicago building explosion
A red-brick building partially collapsed in an explosion on Chicago’s West Side on Tuesday, sending eight people to the hospital, …
Atlas Arteria Plans to Raise $2.1 Billion For Toll Road Deal
Toll road operator Atlas Arteria Group said on Tuesday it had entered into an agreement to acquire a 66.67% stake …
Migrants sent to Chicago as response to migrant crisis
The immigrants were sent to Chicago as part of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s response to the migrant crisis at the …
COVID-19 booster: Main points you should know
With a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel signing off late Thursday on updated COVID-19 boosters, the city of …
Plazas planned for 10 Chicago neighborhoods
Supported with funding from the Chicago Recovery Plan, 10 new public plazas will create spaces for recreation, performances, pop-up shops, …
Buffalo Grove High School Student Killed in Shooting at Stoplight in Chicago
A 16-year-old boy and a 19 year-old male were stopped at a red light in the block of 4700 South …
$21 million announced for infrastructure projects in Cahokia Heights
The city of Cahokia Heights will receive $21 million for infrastructure projects, Gov. JB Pritzker has announced. The funding, through …
Future Pavilion at Knoch Knolls Park to be Named the Frank J. Rus Pavilion
At its July 28, 2022 meeting, the Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to name the future …
Former Treasurer Of Perry County Agricultural Society Sentenced To 21 Months In Federal Prison For Fraud
In federal court in Benton, IL, Billy E. Harris, 49, the former treasurer of the Perry County Agricultural Society (“PCAS”), was …
Summer Slam All-City Tennis Tournament Winners Announced
On Friday, July 22, Naperville Park District hosted the Summer Slam All-City Tennis Tournament at Knoch Park tennis courts. The …
Rebuild Illinois awards $12 million for affordable housing preservation
Rebuild Illinois has announced almost $12 million for critical improvements to 27 affordable housing developments throughout Illinois. More than 1,400 units …
Robert Feder announces his retirement
Robert Feder abruptly announced his retirement in early July after covering the Chicago media beat for 42 years. Feder later …
Four Players With Steel Ties Selected At 2022 NHL Draft
GENEVA, ILLINOIS — The Chicago Steel, members of the United States Hockey League, continued a string of recent success at the …
Chicago Steel to highlight Bain Family of Batavia
GENEVA, ILLINOIS — The Chicago Steel announced Wednesday that the team has chosen to highlight the Bain Family of Batavia …
Illinois Education Association Region 5 honors area educators for outstanding commitment to their schools, students and communities
EDWARDSVILLE — The Illinois Education Association (IEA) Region 5 honored educators from Albers, Carlinville, Brownstown, Central Community, Triad, Greensville and St. …
Chicago welcomes Venture Summit Future-of-Food
World Business Chicago is hosting a new food innovation summit at the end of the month. Called Chicago Venture Summit …
Chicago’s airport to enforce masking despite a federal judge’s ruling
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport will continue to enforce masking despite multiple airlines dropping their requirements following a federal judge’s ruling. …
CDC Insists on Indoor Masking Mandates Despite Democratic States Lifting Restrictions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still standing firm on its indoor mask guidelines, despite several Democratic …
Chicago Steel vs. Chicago Ice Sharks: Game Results
The Chicago Steel (20-7-6-0; 46 pts), playing as the Chicago Ice Sharks for one night in a throwback to the …
Shedd Aquarium to Renovate on $500M Project
Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium says it will start work in 2022 on a $500 million project to “renovate the aquarium, add educational and …
Chicago to have casino-resort; selection process is on
In order to develop a world-class experience in the City of Chicago that will push the economy and drive employment …
7 New Year Resolution to Your Financial Fitness
I’s almost time to ring in the New Year — and many people are looking forward to putting 2021 in the …
Lori Lightfoot Accuses Stores of Not Doing Enough for Safety
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has accused stores of not taking adequate measures to prevent themselves from being victims of crime. During a …
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 …
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 …
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