Unemployment rate hits to historical low
Good news for Illinois as the Illinois Department of Employment (IDES) has announced that the unemployment rate has fallen -0.1 …
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Davenport man convicted for sexual exploitation of a child
A federal jury has returned a guilty verdict late Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 22, 2020 against Timothy Brandon Fredrickson. The 30-year …
ExxonMobil Joliet refinery endows Junior Joliet College scholarship
The sponsors of the annual golf outing of ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery and ExxonMobil itself donated $37000 to endow the Junior …
Charges of producing child pornography filed against former Rosemont resident
Marcos German Mendez, a 32-year-old former Rosemont resident, has been charged with producing child pornography. According to the indictment, Mendez …
IDOR begins accepting 2019 individual income tax returns on January 27
The tax filing season for the year 2020 will begin on Monday, January 27, 2020. The Illinois Department of Revenue …
City of Naperville celebrates North Central College’s National Championship football title
The North Central College won the National Championship football title recently. The City of Naperville and the North Central College …
Chicago Executive Airport approves land for new airplane hangar
The Board of Directors of the Chicago Executive Airport (CEA) announced the approval of land lease with Atlantic Aviation for …
Minimum wage and Earned Income Tax Credit together are good for working families
The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) released a new study about the minimum wage and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). …
Jody Cross criticizes decision of demolition of historic Oakdale Tabernacle
The historic Oakdale Tabernacle is located at Oakdale Nature Preserve. The Freeport Park District has taken a decision to demolish …
Rep. Villa sponsors resolution to remember role of Illinois in giving women right to vote
Illinois was the first state of the US that ratified the 19th Amendment and achieved women’s right to vote. 100 …
West side United announces investment of $500000 in West Side’s small businesses
West Side United hospitals acknowledged the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. as they announced the investment of $500000 in …
Illinois Supreme Court to hear denied birth leave case
Margaret Dynak, a Wood Dale teacher, was denied birth leave in June 2016. Illinois Supreme court will hear oral arguments …
Intensity of protests increases in Iraq, 3 people die
The protests against the government have been intensified in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. According to the media reports, 3 …
Second snow emergency of winter issued by City of Freeport
The City of Freeport has issued the second snow emergency of the winter season this year. An impending winter storm …
Cynthia Rigsby appointed as Head of Medical Imaging Department of Lurie Children’s
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has appointed Cynthia Rigsby, MD, as head of the Medical Imaging …
Steel beat Lancers, stretch their winning streak to 13 games
It was a convincing win for the Chicago Steel on Saturday night against the Omaha Lancers at Fox Valley Ice …
Chicago investment manager faces fraud charges of swindling money from women
Marcus Beam, a 49-year-old investment manager of Woodridge, has been charged for swindling money from women illegally. According to the …
Elgin City Council renews contract with Economic Development Group
The Elgin City Council has renewed its contract with the Economic Development Group (EDG) of the Elgin Area Chamber. The …
First Fridays is back in downtown Aurora on Feb. 7 with theme of love
First Fridays is a popular monthly event and it is back in downtown Aurora. The event will kick off on …
Chicagoans come on street in huge number for Women’s March 2020
The Women’s March 2020 was organized on Saturday in Chicago. Thousands of people came to the streets for joining the …
Matt Deschamps joins Chicago Steel
Chicago Steel has announced that they have hired Matt Deschamps as the team’s assistant coach. This is not the first …
Tax Flight: Reality versus Myth
The forces fighting against the fair tax advocated by Gov. Pritzker are saying that the tax prompt will prompt wealthy …
Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk as Super Bowl season begins
Super Bowl is upon us. U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has teamed up with the Joliet …
Aurora Pride to hold fundraiser on Jan. 26
Aurora, IL Pride will be hosting a fundraiser on January 26. The event will be held at Ballydoyle Aurora, 28 …
JJC students speaks about power of empathy during Annual General Session of college on Jan. 8
Shalma Marin and Aaron Wyncott, the students of the Junior Joliet College, appreciated the support they got during their personal …
Chicago Steel ready for 2000s-themed weekend with bobblehead giveaway
The Chicago Steel will face the Omaha Lancers in two back-to-back games at Fox Valley Ice Arena on Friday and …
US-China Forum 2020: The Matter of Art to be hosted by University of Chicago on Feb. 6
The US-China Forum 2020: The Matter of Art is going to be hosted by the University of Chicago on February …
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