Henry Pratt Company victim’s remembered
The anniversary of the shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in 2019 will be commemorated by the Aurora Historical Society. …
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Armed Robbery results in 22 years in prison
Coles County Man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for armed robbery of Team Wireless Store. The sentencing …
Dick Durbin renewing Cotton Bailout charge
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has renewed charged that President Donald Trump’s farm trade bailouts are not going to the soybean …
Tiffany Window acquired by Art Institute
The Art Institute of Chicago has acquired an extraordinary memorial window. They have announced the acquisition, which is attributed to …
U-4 Board of Education to honor engine teardown team of South Elgin High School
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow, the engine teardown team of the South Elgin High School, finished tenth at a national level …
Aon Center observation deck’s construction to start Q3 of 2020
The Chicago Tribune has released a report related to the construction of the observation deck of the Aon Center. The …
Physician convicted on charges of approving medically unnecessary tests
A physician has been convicted by a federal jury in Chicago on the fraud charges of approving medically unnecessary tests. …
JJC Professor earns Nationally Certified Teacher of Music credential
Yukiko Fujimura, a professor at Joliet Junior College, has become the first JJC teacher to earn a national certificate in …
Artists Run Chicago 2.0 features 50 artist-run spaces
The spring exhibition, Artists Run Chicago 2.0, at the Hyde Park Art Center, will feature 50 artists-run spaces this April. …
Important leadership changes made by City of Elgin in Fire Department and city manager’s office
The City of Elgin announced some important changes in the leadership of the Department of Fire and the City Manager’s …
Climate emergency advances close to implementation in Chicago
Chicago alderman urges for the joint steps to be taken at state, national, and federal governmental levels. A resolution is …
Former president of not-for-profit organization indicted for stealing $400000 million from charity
Carol Babbitt, the former president of a not-for-profit organization, has been indicted on the charges of illegally taking $400000 from …
Chancellor of UIS announces retirement after leading for 9 years
Susan J. Koch, the chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), announced her retirement. Koch is also serving as …
Alton woman pleads guilty to stealing government funds
Mia Lynn Cousett, a 33-year-old Alton woman, pleaded guilty in the court on the charges of stealing government funds. Cousett …
Architects tell Trump to butt out over proposed executive order
The American Institute of Architects sent a letter directly to Donald J. Trump. The architects are telling Trump to butt …
Ostman helps Steel getting 2-1 victory against Green Bay
The Chicago Steel outlasted the Green Bay Gamblers on Friday night at Resch Center in Wisconsin. Victor Ostamn, the goalie …
Ponzi scheme operation charges filed against Grundy County man
Kenneth D. Courtright, a 49-year-old Grundy County businessman, has been charged with operating a Ponzi scheme. His scheme raised at …
Andrew Grams to depart from Elgin Symphony Orchestra Conductor Post
It has been an amazing seven years for Andrew Grams with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra but he has decided to …
Federal Drug or Firearm charges for seven Rockford Residents
Law enforcement officers have arrested seven Rockford residents on federal drug-trafficking and firearm charges. Derek D. Jacobs, also known as …
Hutchinson and Szewczyk welcomed by WIM Fox Valley
WIM Fox Valley is going to feature successful entrepreneurs as its speaker on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Kristen Hutchinson and …
Chicago man convicted in illegal fund structuring of almost $350000
Antuane King, a Chicago man, has been convicted by a federal jury for illegally structuring nearly $350000. King illegally structured …
Mayor Chirico swears in two new Liquor Commissioners
Steve Chirico, the mayor of Naperville, will swear in two new Liquor Commissioners on February 6, 2020. Karyn Charvat and …
USHL announces Dowd Jr. and Ostman players of the week on Wednesday
The United States Hockey League made an announcement about the players of the week on Wednesday. Jimmy Dowd, Jr., the …
Poverty and gun violence spiral in Chicago needs to be reversed
Jens Ludwig, the director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab, said the spiral of poverty and gun violence must …
IDHR announces compliance details for sexual harassment prevention training
An information-based webpage has been launched by the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR). The launch of the page is …
Northbrook man pleads guilty to fraud and tax offenses charges
Robert Gorodetsky, a 27-year-old north suburban man, of Northbrook, pleaded guilty today to the tax offenses and federal fraud charges. …
Pritzker names Chirico to Illinois Firefighters Pension Investment Fund Transition Board
Steve Chirico, the mayor of Naperville, has been named by JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, to serve on the …
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