Stephenson County court sentences Marcum with life in prison
Devin Marcum, a Freeport man, was sentenced with life in prison in a courtroom of Stephenson County during the sentencing …
Chicago Breaking News
Community Activists call for hands-on approach to stem gun violence
A symposium was held on the South Side of Chicago in which community activists and Chicago police officials participated. They …
Winter Market grows as Winter Lights joins in
Aurora, IL – Window Lights has a new addition in the form of an indoor winter market. The lineup will …
9-year sentencing for the ‘Drug Llama’
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has sentenced Brandon Arias (a.k.a “The Drug Llama”) to …
US Department of Agriculture releases monthly crop production report
The crop production in Illinois held steady in November despite the early snow that hit much of the state last …
Digital the way for Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign has gone digital. The director of development for the Tri-County Salvation Army based in Peoria, …
Woman given 135 months for Methamphetamine Offense
A Randolph County woman has been sentenced to 135 months for methamphetamine offense. The 31-year old Kayla S. Kempfer, of …
Centerstone hosts Spotlight Series events
Centerstone has hosted two Spotlight Series events in October featuring Ryan Hampton. Centerstone is a national leader in behavioral health …
Durbin joins fight against insulin price gouging
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has brought the End Price Gouging for Insulin Act bill to combat the increasing insulin prices. …
Steel wins with margin of 9-1 against Capitols at home ice
It was a wonderful night for the Steel as it bagged a great win of 9-1 against the Madison Capitols …
Premier Design + Build Group starts off Bridge Point Itasca project
The Bridge Point Itasca is the mixed-use project of the Bridge Development Partners, LLC. The Bridge Development Partners has hired …
Public Comment for CMOM Plan opens
The City of Naperville public will have an opportunity to give their feedback about the plan that encompasses the management …
To assist Nursing students, JJC and ISU join hands
Good news for nursing students as Joliet Junior College and Illinois State University have agreed for a dual degree program. …
Continued Success: RAEDC’s annual meeting goal
Rebecca Ryan had the opportunity to discuss the future of Rockford Region as she addressed the business and community leaders …
Man sentenced to 15 years for Robbing stores at Gunpoint
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for robbing suburban stores at gunpoint. A federal …
Conference on Servant Leadership hosted by Office of Student Activities of JJC
The Illinois Community College Student Activities Association (ICCSAA) Fall Conference was hosted by the Office of the Student Activities of …
Chicago man convicted by federal jury of robbing ATM technician
A Chicago man was involved in robbing an ATM technician on gunpoint. A federal jury found him guilty on the …
Stop EtO protests outside Senate President’s offices
Stop EtO members had protested outside the district officers of Senate President John Cullerton on Thursday. The members had demanded …
Child pornography charges return against former Boy Scout Troop leader
Milton Forsberg, 79-year-old, of Illinois, have been indicted with the charges of trafficking child pornography. Forsberg is the former Boy …
Aurora and Naperville invite public to attend workshop on Complex Coordinated Terrorism Grant
The City of Aurora and the City of Naperville issued a joint press release in which they announced a Whole …
Two ceremonies to take place in Aurora as Veteran Days activities on Nov. 11
The Aurora Veterans Advisory Council and the City of Aurora are going to organize the Veterans Day Parade on Monday, …
Erik Middendorf attained by Chicago Steel from Omaha Lancers
It was an exchange deal of several picks by the Chicago Steel with the Omaha Lancers. Forward Erik Middendorf has …
Freeport Police has a new chief
Freeport Police Department in Freeport, Illinois has a new Police Chief and his name is Matthew Summers. City Manager Lowell …
Cars collide at Wheeling Road and Palatine Road Wheeling
A silver SUV and a Mercedes C3 collide as Wheeling police and firefighter/paramedics responded to a crash at Wheeling Road …
IMRF Obligations discussed by Peoria County
What will be the impact of various forces on Peoria County? How will the county handle them? These are some …
JJC in Top 150 U.S. Community College
Joliet Junior College is part of the top 150 U.S. Community Colleges. This accolade means that the college is eligible …
Southbridge project gets green signal
The Southbridge project at former Harold L. Ickes homes public housing complex gets the green signal as permit is issued. …
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