2021 SelectUSA Summit Attracts Global Investing to Illinois
A delegation from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Intersect Illinois, and 17 economic development partners represented Illinois at …
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Elgin Police Chief Amused by The Public’s and News Media’s Reaction to “The Situation”
During an interview on WRMN AM 1410, a flippant Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley displayed that she was amused that …
String of Armed Robberies Leads to Decades in Prison for Nebraska Pair
Fairview Heights, Ill. – Two Nebraska men were sentenced this week to lengthy prison terms for committing a series of …
Peoria County Adopts Updated Building and Electrical Codes
Yesterday evening the Peoria County Board approved amendments to the Building & Property Maintenance Code of the Peoria County Code …
Naperville Park District Board Elects Officers for 2021-2022
The Naperville Park District Board of Park Commissioners conducted annual officer elections at their regular meeting on Thursday, June 10 at Fort …
Naperville Police Issue Seat Belt Citations to Motorists during Recent Memorial Day Enforcement Campaign
The Naperville Police Department issued a total of 46 citations during the recent Memorial Day Click It or Ticket enforcement …
Workforce Equity Initiative Program at RVC Provides Wrap-around Support
Rock Valley College (RVC) was awarded a Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) grant of $1.5 million to serve 150 participants in …
Bannering and Picketing Outside Construction Site of Amazon Fresh Store, Arlington Heights
An apparent labor dispute brought out workers at the perimeter of the construction site at 325 East Palatine Road in …
Metra plans service enhancements as ridership returns from pandemic
With ridership steadily increasing from pandemic lows, Metra will be adding service to all of it lines starting in July …
New Student Trustee to be Advocate for Diversity
The pandemic hasn’t kept David Lozano, Joliet Junior College’s new student trustee, from staying active in campus clubs and activities. …
Illinois colleges push to get students vaccinated before returning to campus
Illinois colleges and universities are pushing for most students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before they return to campuses in …
Concerts in Your Park and Children’s Lunch Hour Entertainment to Launch June 13, 15
Naperville Park District’s lineup of free, summer entertainment begins the week of June 13 with the kickoff of the Concerts …
Police Chief Robert Marshall Announces Retirement After 37 Years with the Naperville Police Department
Chief of Police Robert Marshall has announced his retirement from the Naperville Police Department effective July 2, 2021. This announcement …
JJC Police’s Antione Edwards Named Officer of the Year
Joliet Junior College Police Officer Antione Edwards is among the recipients of the 2021 Juvenile Officer of the Year Award …
New Exhibitions Start June 11
MARINA BLACK: UNSEEN Opening: Friday, June 11, 5 – 7:30 pm Catherine Edelman Gallery There are many photographers whose work reveals …
Developers stop construction on 74-story South Michigan tower: COVID-19 given as reason
Developers of the 1000M skyscraper, a 74-story Michigan Ave. condominium, say they have halted construction of the Helmut Jahn-designed structure …
Peoria County Case Number 21-1504: W Gilbert Ave Shooting Victim
On Sunday, June 6, 2021, at approximately 1:06 a.m., Peoria Police responded to the 2800 block of W Gilbert Ave …
Midday Spray Returns to Rotary Hill June 14
Midday Spray returns for its second summer at Rotary Hill, located at 443 Aurora Ave. beginning the week of June 14 …
Slammers come up short looking for sweep
JOLIET, IL – Looking to further their division lead over the Thunderbolts, the Slammers hoped to secure a sweep as …
4 Hurt in Rollover Crash at Hawthorne Rd and Old Dundee Rd, Barrington Hills
Police from Barrington Hills, and firefighters and paramedics from Barrington-Countryside Fire Protection District responded about 7:36 a.m. Sunday, June 6, …
Naperville Unveils New Solar Energy System at Springbrook Facility
Over 3,000 solar panels will help provide clean energy to Naperville electric customers NAPERVILLE, Ill. — The City of Naperville, …
Former Crystal Lake Resident Arrested in Chicago; Accused of Armed Robbery at Woodstock Super 8 on Davis Road
Trent Keegan, a 27 year-old male resident of Chicago and formerly a resident of Crystal Lake, was arrested Tuesday, June …
UIS to hold online discussion about Juneteenth
Local experts will talk about the history of Juneteenth during an online panel discussion. The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Center for …
Slammers rally to beat thunderbolts
JOLIET, IL – After a defeat in the last series, the Slammers were eager to kick off this three game …
Reminder: Real Estate Taxes Due June 8
Peoria County Treasurer Nicole Bjerke would like to remind Peoria County taxpayers that the first installment of real estate taxes …
Naperville Police Arrest Suspect in 1972 Murder
On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, the Naperville Police Department arrested Barry Lee Whelpley, 76, of Mounds View, Minnesota for the …
City of Joliet Economic Development Committee Meeting
The City of Joliet Economic Development Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 5 p.m. in …
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