Why the Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine Is so Widely Discussed Today
The world’s nuclear watchdog is visiting the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine this week amid concerns sparked by shelling …
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COVID-19 booster: Main points you should know
With a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel signing off late Thursday on updated COVID-19 boosters, the city of …
UN reports on China’s discriminatory detention of Uyghurs
GENEVA (AP) — China’s discriminatory detention of Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic groups in the western region of Xinjiang …
Trump calls to return papers seized by FBI
Former President Trump on Sunday called on the FBI to return documents reportedly seized at Mar-a-Lago that are protected by …
Plazas planned for 10 Chicago neighborhoods
Supported with funding from the Chicago Recovery Plan, 10 new public plazas will create spaces for recreation, performances, pop-up shops, …
Buffalo Grove High School Student Killed in Shooting at Stoplight in Chicago
A 16-year-old boy and a 19 year-old male were stopped at a red light in the block of 4700 South …
Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, angering China, which warns she’s ‘playing with fire’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan on Tuesday, a highly anticipated visit amid increasingly harsh warnings of Chinese retaliation and escalating …
$21 million announced for infrastructure projects in Cahokia Heights
The city of Cahokia Heights will receive $21 million for infrastructure projects, Gov. JB Pritzker has announced. The funding, through …
Future Pavilion at Knoch Knolls Park to be Named the Frank J. Rus Pavilion
At its July 28, 2022 meeting, the Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to name the future …
Former Treasurer Of Perry County Agricultural Society Sentenced To 21 Months In Federal Prison For Fraud
In federal court in Benton, IL, Billy E. Harris, 49, the former treasurer of the Perry County Agricultural Society (“PCAS”), was …
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 …
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 …