Freeport Rotary Club Holding Fundraising Event to Support Youth
The Freeport Rotary Club is holding an upcoming event to raise funds for the youth in our community. Applebee’s in …
Chicago Breaking News
Chesney: Rural Illinois “Not Forgotten” when it comes to higher taxes and fees
It’s no secret that much of rural Illinois, the vast region of Illinois outside of Chicago and the collar counties, …
Fresh Fitness Returns to 2020 Winter Farmer’s Market
The City of Carbondale has once again teamed up with the Carbondale Park District and SIU Recreation Center to host …
Rep. Carroll decries Lake Zurich anti-Semitism
A state legislator pledges new laws on anti-Semitism after a swastika was painted on a Lake Zurich elementary school last …
JJC Trustee Mike O’Connell Announces Departure From Board, College Outlines Process to Fill Vacancy
Joliet Junior College Trustee Michael O’Connell will resign from the Board of Trustees effective Jan. 2, 2020, citing the desire …
Sam Colangelo Nets First-career Hat Trick As Chicago Extends Win Streak To Nine Games
Playing in the first outdoor game in franchise history, the Chicago Steel (23-4-1-0, 47 pts) took down the Green Bay …
Centerstone receives $2.1M grant from Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation
Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, today announced it has received a $2.1 million, six-year grant from the …
Smooth rollout, long lines for legal weed
Long lines formed outside marijuana dispensaries on New Year’s Day and persisted into Thursday after recreational cannabis went legal across …
Fox Valley Orthopedics Welcomes Pain Management Specialist
Fox Valley Orthopedics is pleased to welcome Dr. Ryan Unger to their team of physicians. Dr. Unger is a board-certified …
Naperville Firefighters Battle Structure Fire on 1200 Block of Andria Court
At 7:29 p.m. on Tuesday Dec. 31, 2019, Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received a 911 call for the …
Steel clinches 9-5 victory over Phantoms on Saturday night
It was a sixth straight win for the Chicago Steel as they won the Saturday night game against the Youngstown …
Court sentences a suburban gun dealer to 12 years in federal prison
A suburban gun dealer has been sentenced to 12 years in federal. He was proven guilty in the court over …
Brisson, Colangelo, Farrell, Fontaine, Reid selected to BioSteel All-American Game
The USHL made an announcement on Friday about the selection of the players for the BioSteel All-American Game. Five players …
Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar to be hosted by Rep. Stuart on January 6
State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is going to host a Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar on Monday, January 6, 2020, at …
Arlington Heights Police receive report of retail theft of $1000 at Harbor Freight
An unknown male criminal concealed merchandise for sale and left Harbor Freight without paying on Monday, December 23, 2020. Arlington …
Bristow will host Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar at Bethalto Senior Center
Representative Monica Bristow is going to host a Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar on January 6. The seminar will be hosted …
BLS and IDES release preliminary data of Illinois unemployment rate
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) released the preliminary data today. …
Rep. LaPointe backs Pension Reform Bill signed by Pritzker
State Representative Lindsey LaPointe supported Senate Bill 1300. The bill will ease the tax burden for local residents. According to …
Lightfoot says Chicago is still “Welcoming City” for refugees
Lori Lightfoot, the mayor of Chicago, reaffirmed the status of Chicago as a “Welcoming City” for refugees. President Trump issued …
City of Joliet announces garbage collection and closures for New Year holiday season
The City of Joliet announced the garbage collection and closures dates during the week of December 30, 2019. The garbage …
Steel Fans ready for receiving giveaways during this weekend games
The Chicago Steel will face the Youngstown Phantoms in two clashes scheduled on December 28 and December 29. The weekend …
Lake Zurich firefighters take control on house fire quickly
The firefighters/paramedics of Lake Zurich responded to a report of a house fire on December 25, 2019, at 8:39 am. …
Bristow teams up with Santa Claus to share gifts at local daycares
State Representative Monica Bristow, D-Alton, joined Santa Claus to spread Christmas cheer with the community. Bristow shared stockings of goodies …
Community Advisory Council formed for ‘The 78’ project
‘The 78’ development project is moving forward as a Community Advisory Council has been formed for the project. The development …
Pritzker announces Illinois will get $40 million in fed funds for early childhood
JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, announced that he had secured $40 million in federal funding to accomplish his mission …
Mazda, Toyota, and Subaru crash at Route 12 and Volo Village Road
The Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies and Wauconda paramedics/firefighters received a report of a crash at Route 12 and Volo Village …
Rivian adds 1.3 billion at the end of year
Rivian is an electric-truck manufacturing company and it added $1.3 billion investment on Monday. The total investment made by the …
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