U.S. Intelligence: Russian Casualties in Ukraine Are Over 75K
Roughly half of the Russian troops initially sent to invade Ukraine are estimated to have been killed or wounded, indicating …
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Summer Slam All-City Tennis Tournament Winners Announced
On Friday, July 22, Naperville Park District hosted the Summer Slam All-City Tennis Tournament at Knoch Park tennis courts. The …
Estonia changing procedure for applying for visas, residence permits for Russian citizens
The Estonian government approved on Thursday a sanction restricting Russian citizens’ opportunities to apply for a temporary residence permit or …
Biden and Xi agree to meet during call that focused on tension with Taiwan, economic anxiety
Tensions over Taiwan, Russia’s war in Ukraine and clashes over the economy dominated a call between President Joe Biden and Chinese leader …
Japan, Indonesia to boost naval security ties as China rises
The leaders of Japan and Indonesia agreed Wednesday to bolster their ties in maritime security and their cooperation on climate …
Rebuild Illinois awards $12 million for affordable housing preservation
Rebuild Illinois has announced almost $12 million for critical improvements to 27 affordable housing developments throughout Illinois. More than 1,400 units …
Robert Feder announces his retirement
Robert Feder abruptly announced his retirement in early July after covering the Chicago media beat for 42 years. Feder later …
Germany in LNG supply talks with Shell to replace Russian gas
The country plans to build four new LNG import terminals and intends to begin LNG imports to meet its winter …
Four Players With Steel Ties Selected At 2022 NHL Draft
GENEVA, ILLINOIS — The Chicago Steel, members of the United States Hockey League, continued a string of recent success at the …
Chicago Steel to highlight Bain Family of Batavia
GENEVA, ILLINOIS — The Chicago Steel announced Wednesday that the team has chosen to highlight the Bain Family of Batavia …
Illinois Education Association Region 5 honors area educators for outstanding commitment to their schools, students and communities
EDWARDSVILLE — The Illinois Education Association (IEA) Region 5 honored educators from Albers, Carlinville, Brownstown, Central Community, Triad, Greensville and St. …
Chicago welcomes Venture Summit Future-of-Food
World Business Chicago is hosting a new food innovation summit at the end of the month. Called Chicago Venture Summit …
Chicago’s airport to enforce masking despite a federal judge’s ruling
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport will continue to enforce masking despite multiple airlines dropping their requirements following a federal judge’s ruling. …
Humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: Russia’s attacks on civilians can be an effective military strategy
The world has become increasing alarmed by the humanitarian crisis now unfolding in Ukraine. Several million refugees have reportedly fled …
What are the plans of China over Russia?
China’s decision to abstain on Friday night at the end of the UN security council vote condemning the Russian invasion …
Kremlin Declares Returning Its Military Units to Bases
Russia said on Tuesday some of its military units were returning to their bases after exercises near Ukraine and mocked …
CDC Insists on Indoor Masking Mandates Despite Democratic States Lifting Restrictions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still standing firm on its indoor mask guidelines, despite several Democratic …
Religious Leaders Fight Against Instagram for Kids
Meta, a parent company for Facebook and Instagram, is facing an adversary from the side of a coalition of 75 …
Biden Threats to end Nord Stream 2 if Kremlin invades Ukraine
President Biden insisted Monday that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline from Russia to Germany would be brought to an end if the …
Chicago Steel vs. Chicago Ice Sharks: Game Results
The Chicago Steel (20-7-6-0; 46 pts), playing as the Chicago Ice Sharks for one night in a throwback to the …
100K+ Power Outages Across US due to Izzy Storm
More than 100,000 power outages have been reported across the United States as major winter storm Izzy sweeps through parts …
Shedd Aquarium to Renovate on $500M Project
Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium says it will start work in 2022 on a $500 million project to “renovate the aquarium, add educational and …
Russia Cannot Agree with US over Ukraine Crisis
Russia said on Tuesday it was not optimistic after a first round of talks with the United States on the …
Kazakhstan’s President Orders Shoot to Kill Protesters
Kazakhstan’s president said in a televised speech Friday that he ordered security forces to “shoot to kill without warning” in an attempt …
Amazon Cuts Paid Leave for Sick with COVID-19
Amazon is shortening its paid leave policy for employees infected with COVID-19 following the change in quarantine guidance from the …
Candy Shortage in the US
Orders have been pouring into Andrew Schuman’s candy cane business this year, but business has been anything but sweet. “We …
Louisiana Company to Pay $43M over Spilled Oil in Gulf of Mexico
A Louisiana-based oil company will pay $43 million in civil penalties and damages and $432 million to a clean-up trust …