Annual Mistletoe Walk to take place on Nov. 24 in Downtown Freeport
The shoppers are invited to join the annual Mistletoe Walk on November 24, 2019, in Downtown Freeport from noon to …
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The New Arts Jazztet to perform on December 2, at the Varsity Center
The New Arts Jazztet, a music group, will perform in the New Arts Jazztet Does Christmas show on December 2, …
Rep. Stephanie Kifowit urges veterans to volunteer with foster children
Rep. Stephanie Kifowit joined a group of bipartisan legislators for fighting to advocate for the vulnerable children in the local …
Alleged ISIS material supporter charged in Chicago
A Chicago-area street gang’s leader has been arrested by the police on the charges of providing material support to the …
Big honor for TRIO Director DeAndre Butler
Huge Achievement for Joliet Junior College director of Project Achieve/TRIO Programs as Community College Business Officers (CCBO) honors him with …
No more paraprofessional shortage in Illinois schools?
The Illinois Education Association (IAE) has used legislation to combat the shortage of paraprofessionals in Illinois schools. They have worked …
Dollar Tree issued FDA warning letter
The Dollar Tree has been given a warning letter by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Greenbrier International, Inc. …
Exiting poverty possible with money for nothing?
The head of a Mississippi pilot program shared some benefits of giving $1,000 a month to 20-African American mothers. The …
Good news comes for perspective students from University of Illinois Springfield
The University of Illinois Springfield announced that it would waive the application fees for all prospective students. The decision was …
Stephenson County court sentences Marcum with life in prison
Devin Marcum, a Freeport man, was sentenced with life in prison in a courtroom of Stephenson County during the sentencing …
Community Activists call for hands-on approach to stem gun violence
A symposium was held on the South Side of Chicago in which community activists and Chicago police officials participated. They …
Winter Market grows as Winter Lights joins in
Aurora, IL – Window Lights has a new addition in the form of an indoor winter market. The lineup will …
9-year sentencing for the ‘Drug Llama’
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has sentenced Brandon Arias (a.k.a “The Drug Llama”) to …
US Department of Agriculture releases monthly crop production report
The crop production in Illinois held steady in November despite the early snow that hit much of the state last …
Digital the way for Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign has gone digital. The director of development for the Tri-County Salvation Army based in Peoria, …
Woman given 135 months for Methamphetamine Offense
A Randolph County woman has been sentenced to 135 months for methamphetamine offense. The 31-year old Kayla S. Kempfer, of …
Centerstone hosts Spotlight Series events
Centerstone has hosted two Spotlight Series events in October featuring Ryan Hampton. Centerstone is a national leader in behavioral health …
Durbin joins fight against insulin price gouging
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has brought the End Price Gouging for Insulin Act bill to combat the increasing insulin prices. …
Steel wins with margin of 9-1 against Capitols at home ice
It was a wonderful night for the Steel as it bagged a great win of 9-1 against the Madison Capitols …
Premier Design + Build Group starts off Bridge Point Itasca project
The Bridge Point Itasca is the mixed-use project of the Bridge Development Partners, LLC. The Bridge Development Partners has hired …
Public Comment for CMOM Plan opens
The City of Naperville public will have an opportunity to give their feedback about the plan that encompasses the management …
To assist Nursing students, JJC and ISU join hands
Good news for nursing students as Joliet Junior College and Illinois State University have agreed for a dual degree program. …
Continued Success: RAEDC’s annual meeting goal
Rebecca Ryan had the opportunity to discuss the future of Rockford Region as she addressed the business and community leaders …
Man sentenced to 15 years for Robbing stores at Gunpoint
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for robbing suburban stores at gunpoint. A federal …
Conference on Servant Leadership hosted by Office of Student Activities of JJC
The Illinois Community College Student Activities Association (ICCSAA) Fall Conference was hosted by the Office of the Student Activities of …
Chicago man convicted by federal jury of robbing ATM technician
A Chicago man was involved in robbing an ATM technician on gunpoint. A federal jury found him guilty on the …
Stop EtO protests outside Senate President’s offices
Stop EtO members had protested outside the district officers of Senate President John Cullerton on Thursday. The members had demanded …
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