JJC online classes available
Joliet Junior College has made the decision to extended the online class offerings through the summer 2020 semester. They will …
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AECOM completes first phase of transforming McCormick Place into COVID-19 care center
The first phase of the transformation of Chicago’s McCormick Place into a COVID-19 cure facility has been completed by AECOM. …
Special Service Area #One businesses get COVID-19 Relief Fund grants
Aurora Downtown is offering the COVID-19 Relief Fund grants to the businesses located in the Special Service Area (SSA) #One. …
Henshaw says Glen Allyn students will have tougher time going back to school
Margot Day Henshaw, the owner of The Prince’s Table and Liberty Luxury, thinks that it will be hard for the …
IEA President Kathi Griffin responds to Pritzker’s executive order
Kathi Griffin, the president of the Illinois Education Association (IEA), released a statement in response to the executive order issued …
Rieke Office Interiors develops new SafeSpace products amid COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus crisis has changed the mindset of the employers towards the safety of their employees at the workplace. The …
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Observed
The National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is to be commemorated as the Central District of Illinois U.S. Attorney’s Office will …
No School Spring Term
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has declared that all schools will remain close across the state for the remainder of the …
Pritzker’s fair tax system may not seem fair in DuPage county
The progressive tax system or “fair tax” may not seem fair for the residents of DuPage county. The residents of …
Chuck Papanos and Carl Schnibben honored
Naperville Park District will be honoring Chuck Papanos and Carl Schnibben. Papanos and Schnibben are well-known staff members of the …
Former Firefighter dies battling COVID-19
A former Sugar Grove Fire Protection District Firefighter dies after battling with Coronavirus infection for three weeks. The former fighter …
Naperville’s Virtual City Council Meeting Planned
Zoom Webinar Technology will be used for Naperville’s next City Council meeting. The meeting will be conducted at 7 p.m. …
West Chicago Community High School Art Students showcase Talent
West Chicago Community High School students had created an exceptional exhibit of original art. The exhibition was scheduled for display …
Amy Grant: Beware of coronavirus scams
State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) has warned Illinoisans of coronavirus scams that have risen as the government has announced programs …
COBRA funds for jobless requested
Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth have asked COBRA funds for the unemployed. The state’s two U.S. senators have called for …
More unemployment claims
The nationwide jobless claims may have dropped from the previous week, but the new claims remained near record levels. The …
COVID-19 couldn’t hamper PADS of Elgin
PADS top priority is to keep the guests healthy and safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic, which is why PADS continues …
Illinoisans receiving federal stimulus checks issued protections and guidance
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced that he will be suspending laws that permit the service of a garnishment summons, …
City of Elgin well-positioned for bearing COVID-19 pandemic financial downfall
S&P Global Ratings have released an update on the City’s financial position. They have determined that the City of Elgin …
Chicago achieves flattened curve
Chicago has confirmed on Wednesday that they are ‘flattening the curve’ in limiting the coronavirus pandemic. The City estimates that …
College of DuPage donates protective equipment
The College of DuPage staff and students have joined the fight against the coronavirus pandemic by donating protective gear to …
Foundation work on new Salesforce Tower receives $50 million permit
The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on construction may have affected other projects. Still, it didn’t stop the progress of the preparation …
Coronavirus spreads across Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced 1,346 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). They have also reported …
Chicago Artists Coalition to unveil 25 awardees of annual SPARK Grant on April 27
The Chicago Artists Coalition announced that it would reveal the 25 awardees of the annual SPARK Grant program on April …
Greater Elgin Family Care Center expands Virtual Visit service for patients during COVID-19 pandemic
The Greater Elgin Family Care Center has expanded the Virtual Visit service for the patients during the coronavirus crisis. The …
Hundreds of Chicago fast-food employees strike over companies’ failure to keep them safe
On Wednesday, hundreds of Chicago fast-food workers from more than 50 restaurants went on strike via Zoom in order to …
“Doubling Rate” progress applauded by Pritzker
At his daily coronavirus briefing at the Thompson Center in Chicago, Gov. Pritzker has praised the improvement in the “doubling …
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