Springfield’s Next Economic & Community Development Commission Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday
Springfield, Illinois – The City of Springfield’s Economic & Community Development Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 26 …
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Fort Hill Activity Center Wellness Series Presents “Parkinson’s Disease” on May 26
The next presentation in the Fort Hill Wellness Series will take place on Wednesday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m. live …
Fatal Motorcycle Crash at Route 176 and Fairfield Rd Between Mundelein, Wauconda
Lake County Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters and paramedics from Wauconda Fire Protection District responded about 3:10 a.m. Sunday, May 23, …
Second Man Sentenced to Prison in Traveling Bank Fraud
BENTON, Ill. – Johnny J. Collado, 30, of Bronx, New York, was sentenced today to 28 months in federal prison …
2021 grant recipients announced: $40K to downtown businesses
Aurora Downtown approved small business grants totaling nearly $40,000 this week. The announcement serves as a bellwether that downtown businesses …
City of Joliet Prison Committee Meeting
The City of Joliet Prison Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 4 p.m. in the …
Reward Offered for Information in Indecent Exposure Cases
NAPERVILLE CRIME STOPPERS are offering up to a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest of person(s) responsible for …
Splash Pads Open at 95th St. Community Plaza and Wolf’s Crossing Community Park
Naperville Park District’s two splash pads are now open for the season at the 95th Street Community Plaza and at Wolf’s …
Collinsville Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Methamphetamine
East St. Louis, Ill. – A Collinsville man pled guilty today to a Federal Grand Jury Indictment charging him with …
Springfield Police: Burglary Arrest
Springfield, Illinois – On Monday May 17, 2021 the Springfield Police Department and the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Austin …
UIS begins planting 1,000 Japanese maple trees
The University of Illinois Springfield is planting Japanese maple trees on its campus. On Tuesday, April 27, the university started planting the …
Here’s another big picture look at the current industrial market in Chicago
AJ LATRACE Demand for industrial real estate has been the focus of much discussion about the current conversation of the …
EDITIONS Chicago Launches This Fall at Navy Pier
While EXPO CHICAGO is not taking place in person this coming September – fair organizers announced recently a permanent move to …
Plumbers Union (UA) Local 130 obtains $25 million building permit for seven-story West Loop parking garage
The Plumbers Union (UA) Local 130 has obtained a $25 million building permit to construct a seven-story parking garage, the first …
More Latinx and Black Children Enrolled in Managed Care Health Plans
Concerns about impact on access to services and disparities in health outcomes Latinx and Black children are enrolled in public …
UIS now offering free COVID-19 saliva testing to the public
The University of Illinois Springfield, in partnership with SHIELD Illinois, is now offering free COVID-19 saliva testing to the public. The …
City of Joliet Arts Commission Meeting
The City of Joliet Arts Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 5 p.m. in the …
Changes to Face Covering Requirements per Executive Order
Per Executive Order issued by the Governor on May 17, 2021, individuals who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 are …
Cash Reward Offered for Information about Route 59 Shooting Incident
NAPERVILLE CRIME STOPPERS are offering a cash reward for the following incident: On Saturday, May 15, 2021, at approximately 5:39 …
Slammers increase capacity for opening night
JOLIET, IL —The Joliet Slammers are opening the 2021 season at home on Friday, May 28 and are excited to …
New Exhibitions Start May 21 – 22
Wangari Mathenge | The Expats Studies: Impression on Paper Opening: Friday, May 21, 6 – 9 pm May 21 – July …
Economic Development Week 2021
As we celebrate economic development week we recognize that success requires partners, stakeholders, and collaboration. Often as we interact with …
Hit-and-Run Crash Arlington Heights Rd and Oakton St Arlington Heights
Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 11:26 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021 to a report of a …
City of Springfield No Longer Enforcing Mask Mandate
Springfield, Illinois – The City of Springfield’s goal has always been to get our businesses fully and safely reopened, our …
Centennial Beach Able to Expand Capacity in Bridge Phase of Restore Illinois Plan
Naperville Park District plans to open Centennial Beach for the season on Saturday, May 29. Now that the state has …
Troy Businessman Pleads Guilty to Payroll Tax Fraude
TROY, Ill. – A Troy, Illinois businessman has entered a guilty plea on a charge that he willfully failed to …
Naperville Police Investigate Stabbing involving Juveniles
On Friday, May 14, 2021, at approximately 8:59 p.m., Naperville Police responded to a 911 call for a fight in …
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