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 …
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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, …
Jandron strong, but Slammers fall short to Québec
The first of 3 games back home at DuPage Medical Group Field against Équipe Québec. Lefty Tyler Jandron started off …
JJC Alumna Honored for Achievements by ICCTA
Alisha Brennon, a 2020 graduate of the Joliet Junior College Orthotics and Prosthetics program, has won the Pacesetter Award from …
SOM and TranSystems to lead $180 million State/Lake Station transformation
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and TranSystems are leading the $180 million redesign and transformation of Chicago’s second busiest transit spots, the State/Lake …
Real Estate Features on Social Networks
Since May of 2021 the RAEDC has been featuring regional properties and available land on our Instagram profile @RockfordAreaEDC. These profiles share …
Extra-Alarm House Fire: Outside Burn Spread to House on Miller Rd in Lake Zurich
Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Lake Zurich responded about 11:50 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2021 to a report of open …
Landmarks Illinois grants support preservation projects in six Illinois communities
Landmarks Illinois has awarded a total of $17,000 in matching grants to support historic preservation efforts in six Illinois communities. Projects …
President Mitchell Receives ICCTA’s Ethical Leadership Award
Joliet Junior College President Dr. Judy Mitchell has received the Gary W. Davis Ethical Leadership Award from the Illinois Community …
Joliet Fire Department will be entering the Second Phase of its Annual Hydrant Testing
The Joliet Fire Department will be entering the second phase of its annual hydrant testing beginning on Monday June 28th, 2021. …
Pedestrian Hit By a Car at Sigwalt St and Chestnut Ave, Arlington Heights
Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 9:47 a.m. Sunday, June 13, 2021 to a report of a …
DUI Arrest Wilke Rd and Northwest Highway Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police arrested a DUI driver on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Northwest Highway and Wilke Road in Arlington Heights. Police …
2021 SelectUSA Summit Attracts Global Investing to Illinois
A delegation from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Intersect Illinois, and 17 economic development partners represented Illinois at …
Elgin Police Chief Amused by The Public’s and News Media’s Reaction to “The Situation”
During an interview on WRMN AM 1410, a flippant Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley displayed that she was amused that …
String of Armed Robberies Leads to Decades in Prison for Nebraska Pair
Fairview Heights, Ill. – Two Nebraska men were sentenced this week to lengthy prison terms for committing a series of …
Peoria County Adopts Updated Building and Electrical Codes
Yesterday evening the Peoria County Board approved amendments to the Building & Property Maintenance Code of the Peoria County Code …
Naperville Park District Board Elects Officers for 2021-2022
The Naperville Park District Board of Park Commissioners conducted annual officer elections at their regular meeting on Thursday, June 10 at Fort …
Naperville Police Issue Seat Belt Citations to Motorists during Recent Memorial Day Enforcement Campaign
The Naperville Police Department issued a total of 46 citations during the recent Memorial Day Click It or Ticket enforcement …
Workforce Equity Initiative Program at RVC Provides Wrap-around Support
Rock Valley College (RVC) was awarded a Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) grant of $1.5 million to serve 150 participants in …
Bannering and Picketing Outside Construction Site of Amazon Fresh Store, Arlington Heights
An apparent labor dispute brought out workers at the perimeter of the construction site at 325 East Palatine Road in …
Metra plans service enhancements as ridership returns from pandemic
With ridership steadily increasing from pandemic lows, Metra will be adding service to all of it lines starting in July …
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