57th St. Art Fair of Chicago announces two newcomer award recipients
The summer art season of Chicago is on its way to come into views soon. The news related to the …
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Illinois suffers its first death due to COVID-19 pandemic
The first coronavirus-related death has been reported in Illinois on Tuesday. JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, said in his …
Election Day to be monitored by U.S. Attorney’s Office
The federal and local primary elections in Chicago and surrounding suburbs on March 17, 2020, will be monitored by the …
Illinois offers free tax preparation assistance to low-income and senior citizens
The low-to-moderate income families and seniors living in Illinois are getting an opportunity to file their income taxes of 2019 …
JLL report declares Chicago 3rd most-expensive construction market in US
The Construction Outlook 2020 report released by JLL revealed that Chicago was the third-most-expensive construction market in the United States. …
Former Vice President Joe Biden wins Illinois primary on Tuesday
Joe Biden, the former Vice President of the United States, has strengthened his hold on the Democratic nomination after winning …
Rockford man submits guilty plea on child pornography transportation charges
Donovan Heidenreich, a 25-year-old Rockford man, submitted a written plea agreement in which he admitted that he was involved in …
Child Pornography and Exploitation charges on North Suburban Man
A North Suburban man has pleaded guilty of federal criminal charges of threatening to publish sexually explicit images of an …
COVID-19 affects Area Museums
Coronavirus has taken a toll on everyone and everything as many public events have been postponed or canceled because of …
Nathan Reitz to increase transparency in lobbying practices
State Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steelville is continuing to increase accountability among public officials and pass commonsense ethics reforms. In pursuit …
Organizers decide to cancel 32nd Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet in Lena
The 32nd annual Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet in Lena, Illinois, has been canceled by the …
State officials move to ban public gatherings for one month across Illinois
32 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed by the relevant authorities in Illinois so far. The growing number of coronavirus …
Project Python results in more than 600 arrests, Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion targeted
The results of Project Python has been released by the US Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). …
JJC Board of Trustees appoints Betty Washington board member
The appointment of Betty Washington to the board has been approved by the Junior Joliet College Board of Trustees. Washington …
SNAP Recipients to be connected with jobs through Innovative new pilot
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has announced an innovative partnership with private philanthropy and the National Able Network. …
Panel demands Earned Income Tax Credit, affordable housing expansion
The expansion of affordable housing and the Earned Income Tax Credit were the demands of an array of community groups, …
COVID-19 affects March 17 Primary Election
Independence Village of Peoria, St. Sharbel Apartments, and Lutheran Hillside Village have notified the Peoria County Election Commission that they …
Georgetown Man, Urban Woman indicted on Child Sex Crimes Charges
Ian J. Dukes, 37, of Georgetown, Ill., and Julie P. Snyder, 43, of the 400 block of W. University Ave., …
JJC Culinary Alumnus Adam Roy shares his professional experiences
Adam Roy was graduated from the Junior Joliet College in Culinary Arts in 1999. He went to several countries to …
City of Freeport accepts resignation of City Manager Lowell Crow
Lowell Crow, the City Manager of Freeport, has resigned from his position. The City of Freeport has accepted the resignation …
Villa supports legislation to avert age discrimination in hiring process
State Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is supporting legislation that would prohibit employers from asking college graduate date from the …
Study reveals Illinois needs improvement in affordable housing
The National Low Income Housing Coalition and Housing Action Illinois released a study, The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes, …
Affordable housing project in Elgin underways construction
The construction project to convert the former Larkin Center in Elgin into affordable housing progresses with the mission to be …
City of Elgin Public Works appoints new director
City Manager Kozal has appointed Mike Pubentz as Elgin’s public works director. “I’m thrilled to transition my role within the …
University of Illinois Springfield shares coronavirus update
The University of Illinois Springfield has been monitoring the coronavirus outbreak closely. The university officials said that they had been …
Rep. Garcia talks with education leaders at IEA RA on behalf of Sanders
Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, the US Representative, D-Chicago, represented Bernie Sanders, the candidate for the US Presidential Election 2020, at the …
Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation on coronavirus
JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, has issued a disaster proclamation on the coronavirus on Monday. Pritzker called it a …
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