JJC Board Welcome New Student Trustee
Dontae Crowder has been welcomed by the Joliet Junior College of Trustees as the newest student trustee during its May …
Chicago Breaking News
Another 3M unemployment claims
Last week, another 3 million U.S. workers had filed for unemployment. Over the last eight weeks of the coronavirus pandemic, …
1 Million Meals Distribution to be Recognized
U-46 Food and Nutrition Services Department will recognize the distribution of 1 million meals. School doors had closed in mid-March …
White Pines Resort closes; forced into Bankruptcy
Freeport, IL – Illinois restrictions has forced the White Pines Resort into bankruptcy. The resort closes after 80 years of …
JJC Students & Employees utilizing the remote opportunities
The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed a lot, and Joliet Junior College has also come under the effect. JJC had moved …
Teachers’ recertification credit to be boosted for learning digital skills
In adapting to remote learning, teachers have almost learn an entirely new job. For their hard work and dedication, the …
Peoria County Board has new Member
Betty Duncan will be appointed Peoria County Board Member for District 3. Her appointment will be at the May 14, …
Awards for Phi Theta Kappa Members
Joliet Junior College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society’s student’s hard work is being recognized at the national level. JJC’s …
$11 million building to be scaled by Rock climbers
An $11 million building permit has been issued by Chicago for indoor rock climbers at 1111 W. Addison St. The …
The City of Elgin Initiates Third Round of Expenditure Reductions
In response to the coronavirus, the City of Elgin has initiated the third round of expenditure reductions. Summer parks and …
Illinois yields new one-day high COVID-19 cases
Illinois conducted a new high in the number of COVID-19 tests in a day that yielded a record high for …
Central Illinois Police Officers’ efforts recognized during National Police Week
The U.S. Attorney’s office has recognized the dedication, sacrifice of the Central Illinois Police Officers during the National Police Week. …
Naperville Firefighters Battle Apartment Fire
Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received a 911 call from the fire alarm monitoring company, at 01:33 AM, on …
RAEDC and RAAN hoisted MAC2020 last week
The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) and the Rockford Area Aerospace Network (RAAN) hosted the Midwest Aerospace Conference, MAC2020, …
Grand jury indicts two roommates for drugs trafficking and illegally possessing handguns
Two roommates, Isaiah Ingram and Kevin Hager have been charged in federal court with trafficking cocaine and illegally possessing handguns. …
EXPO CHICAGO dates shifted from September 2020 to April 2021
The International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art, EXPO CHICAGO, made an important announcement today related to its ninth edition. …
Federal Investigation indicts ten defendants for cocaine pipelines
A federal investigation had dismantled a Mexico-to-Chicago cocaine pipeline, and as a result, ten individuals are facing criminal charges. Law …
Illinois schools spend millions of dollars on technology even before federal rescue checks
According to a report, Illinois school leaders spent millions of dollars within weeks to cope with the coronavirus outbreak. The …
Skender reaches final height on supportive housing facility for Sarah’s Circle
Skender released a statement related to its progress on a new 36000-sq. ft. supportive housing facility for Sarah’s Circle. The …
Children in urgent care units may miss preventive services
A study has been published in JAMA Network Open, which found that the children in urgent care units may be …
Blood Drive Dates Extended
Naperville Park District has extended the blood drive dates in May and June. Numerous area blood drives were cancelled as …
DuPage Physician says Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan could take a year or more
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 plan is to reopen the state in five stages. A DuPage physician says that it …
Chicago Steel select 14 players in Phase II Draft
The Chicago Steel has completed the 2020 USHL Draft. They have selected seven forwards, six defensemen, and one goaltender, a …
15 count indictment filed against Chicago non-profit organization’s head for fraudulent grants
Yesse Yehudah, a 71-year-old man, the head of Fulfilling Our Responsibilities Unto Mankind (FORUM), a non-profit organization, has been indicted …
Week of May 11 initiates annual Curbside Bulk Brush Collection Program
The City of Naperville’s 2020 curbside bulk brush collection program begins the week of May 11. The program provides an …
Downtown Officials preparing their own Reopening Plans
Despite Illinois’ Governor J.B. Pritzker’s extended stay-at-home order and his give-phase regional plan to reopen Illinois, several countries in central …
Pritzker urges idled gig workers to file claims now
Illinois Governor J.B Pritzker has urged the so-called gig workers to immediately file unemployment claims in order to receive benefits …
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