East St. Louis Woman Charged In $800,000 Unemployment Insurance Scam
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A federal grand jury in East St. Louis, Illinois, has returned a 7-count indictment charging Talfanita …
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Chicago selected to tackle vacant properties at Vacant Property Leadership Institute
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Chicago is one of 12 cities across four states that have been selected to send a …
Increase to Chicago Minimum Wage
July 1, 2021 Increase to Chicago Minimum Wage….But No Change to Cook County Minimum Wage Despite Written Notices By Michael …
Bond Set at $1 Million for Plainfield Man Charged in Naperville Shooting
(The following is a joint press release with the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office) DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin …
Slammers defeat Boomers
JOLIET, IL – A rainy night for game two of the Slammers/Boomers series got underway after a slight rain delay. …
JC Board Approves 2021-2022 Budget
The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees approved the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget during its regular meeting on June 23. …
City of Joliet Board of Fire And Police Commissioners Meeting
The City of Joliet Board of Fire And Police Commissioners will hold a meeting on Monday, June 28, 2021, at …
Child Rescued by Lifeguard at Pool at Birchwood Recreation Center on Illinois Ave in Palatine
A lifeguard at Birchwood Recreation Center saved a small child from drowning at a suburban Palatine pool on Tuesday, June …
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Husband and Wife in Alleged Mortgage Fraud Scheme
CHICAGO — A man and his wife have been charged in federal court in Chicago with participating in a mortgage …
Firefighter Memorial Ceremony and Groundbreaking Ceremony
Elgin and surrounding communities to honor and remember firefighters who have passed away Elgin, IL – The Elgin Fire Department will host …
ComEd Electric Vehicle and Equipment Planning Survey
Illinois has aggressive climate goals that set targets for decarbonization across all sectors and industries. The climate crisis has also …
New Exhibitions Start June 25
Nicholas Krushenick 1968–1978: A Decade of Prints Exhibition Begins June 25 PICKLEMAN Krushenick’s seven prints displayed at PICKLEMAN are like …
Naperville June 20 Tornado Damage Report – 5 p.m. June 21 Updated
City response efforts in the area hit by last night’s confirmed tornado will continue into the night and for the …
All UIS students who plan to be on campus for fall semester 2021 will be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccination
The following message was sent by University of Illinois System President Timothy Killeen to students, faculty and staff on June …
Springfield Police: Firearms Arrest
Springfield, Illinois ±On the evening of June 19th and the morning hours of June 20th 2021, members of the Springfield …
Tornado Warning and Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued at 10:40 p.m.; Effective Until 11:30 p.m.
Tornado Indicated by Radar For LIVE Tornado Warnings for our area and United States, see Arlingtoncardinal.com/tornadowarning or Twitter.com/NWStornado Tornado Warning Severe Weather Statement …
UIS Education Honor Society inducts new members
The Alpha Alpha Gamma chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education, at the University of Illinois Springfield inducted …
Life-Saving Legislation That Will Strengthen Gun Laws In Illinois
Statement: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago extends our appreciation to the Illinois General Assembly for passing House Bill …
Fatal Extrication Crash on Milwaukee Ave Near Prospect Heights
Police from Prospect Heights, and firefighters and paramedics from Prospect Heights responded about 2:03 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2021 to …
Greeter, All-American Runner on Getting Involved at JJC
Amid the obstacles of the pandemic, 20-year-old Erica Nurczyk found a way to stay true to her desire to help …
New film series brings outdoor movies downtown Aurora this summer
“Bringing Up Baby” will be the first movie that will be viewed outdoors this summer at Aurora Regional Fire Museum. …
Alleged Shoplifter Injured During Struggle with Security at Jewel-Osco on Vail Ave, Arlington Heights
Police and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 3:50 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021 to a report that a shoplifter …
Innocent McHenry County woman represented by the UIS Illinois Innocence Project walks free after 19 years of wrongful imprisonment
The Illinois Innocence Project (IIP) at the University of Illinois Springfield is pleased to announce its client Jennifer McMullan has been released after more …
U.S. News & World Report Names Lurie Children’s Hospital #1 in Illinois
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago again has been recognized as a Best Children’s Hospital for 2021-22 by U.S. …
Mixed-use community in West Loop Submarket secures $51.5 million loan
Asia Capital Real Estate (ACRE) has closed on a $51.5 million loan to support the refinancing and redevelopment of The Duncan, …
Apartment Owners Turn to Onsite Guest Suites to Lure Busy Renters
Forget the high-end pools and dog parks. One of the newest types of apartment building amenities is the dedicated hospitality …
Earth Day Fair Set for Sunday, June 27 at Knoch Knolls Park
The annual Earth Day Fair is set for Sunday, June 27 at Knoch Knolls Park from 1:00-4:00 p.m. This free, …
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