US District Court sentences Champaign man to 13 years in prison on Xanax Pills trafficking
Michael M. Mihm, a US District Judge, sentenced a Champaign man to 13 years in federal prison over the charges …
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University of Illinois study reveals vocational training as tuition-fee alternative
The Illinois Policy Institute and the Project for Middle-Class Renewal at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign conducted a study …
City of Elgin appoints Assistant Fire Chief Robert Cagann as Interim Fire Chief
Rick Kozal, the manager of the City of Elgin, announced the appointment of assistant fire chief Robert Cagann as interim …
US District court receives guilty plea agreement from Machesney Park man
Rockford, IL – A Machesney Park man pleaded guilty in the US District Court before Judge John J. Tharp, Jr., …
Serious Crash with Fire and Entrapment on Elmhurst South of Golf Rd Mount Prospect
Police and firefighter/paramedics from Mount Prospect and Des Plaines responded about 7:06 p.m. Sunday January 5, 2020 to a report …
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church To Hold 12th Night Nativity Display
Join Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Freeport, for their annual 12th Night Nativity Display. Held on Monday January 6, the …
Fire at Dengeos Restaurant on Dundee Rd Near Old Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove
Police and firefighter/paramedics from Buffalo Grove responded about 9:13 p.m. Sunday January 5, 2020 to a report of a fire …
Schaumburg Police Plan to Conduct “Critical Incident Training Exercise” Active Shooter Scenario at Schaumburg High School Monday Morning Jan. 6, 2020
Be aware that on Monday, January 6, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the Schaumburg Police Department and Schaumburg …
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 …
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 …
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