AIA Chicago names Jen Masengaarb as executive director, after Zurich Esposito’s controversial exit
AIA Chicago has selected Jen Masengarb, a 20-year architecture veteran with deep Chicago ties, as its new executive director. Masengaarb takes …
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Former Williamson County Mail Carrier Sentenced for Stealing Rebate Checks
Brittany Freeman, 27, of Johnston City, Illinois (Williamson County), was sentenced this week to three years’ probation and a $100 …
Federal Jury Convicts Former Mayor of Portage, Ind., on Bribery Charge
A federal jury today convicted the former mayor of Portage, Ind., on a bribery charge for soliciting and pocketing money …
Proposed East Side gateway mural design selected for downtown Aurora
Aurora Downtown’s Streetscape committee selected a final design for a proposed East Side gateway mural. Artists Laura Lynne Kubicek and …
Man Charged With Threatening Violence Against Former President Trump and Other Federal Officials
A man has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly threatening to commit violence against former President Trump, a federal …
Kane County Health Department Launches Integrated Referral and Intake System to Assist Kane County Residents
This week, the Kane County Health Department (KCHD) launched an Integrated Referral & Intake System (IRIS) to enhance the referral …
Steel top 2021 biosteel all-american game roster with five selections
The Chicago Steel will be represented by five players, the most of any team in the USHL, in the 2021 …
Indiana Man Sentenced to 38 Years in Federal Prison for Kidnapping a Child in Chicago Suburb
A federal judge today sentenced an Indiana man to 38 years in federal prison for kidnapping a ten-year-old child as …
Former Scott AFB Airman Sentenced to Prison For Distributing Child Pornography
East St. Louis, Ill. – Jace Faugno, 25, of Paducah, Kentucky, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for …
Steel set for weekend showdown with perennial powerhouse
The Eastern Conference-leading Chicago Steel (27-10-3-1; 58 pts.) enter the weekend with the chance to become the first team in …
Data Centers Recieve Credits & Incentives from Illinois
The data centers investment program provides owners and operators with exemptions from a variety of state and local taxes for …
Naperville Park District to Conduct Seasonal Controlled Burns
Beginning in March, Naperville Park District crews will be conducting prescribed ground-level burns in various areas throughout the District in …
HACIA announces Jacqueline Gomez as its new executive director
The Hispanic American Construction Association (HACIA) says that Jacqueline Gomez, a seasoned leader and expert in business diversity and inclusion programs, …
Park District Offers Spring Outdoor Events, Virtual Programs and Spring Break Camps
Naperville Park District offers a lineup of special events and programs in late March, April and May for a variety …
Early Voting Locations Available in Naperville From March 22 to April 5
Early voting locations will be available in Naperville for the April 6 General Municipal Election for residents of DuPage and …
Illinois Set to Enact New Law Limiting Criminal Convictions in Employment Decisions
Illinois has long limited employers from considering the criminal history of an applicant or employee in making employment decisions. The …
Owner of Chicago-Area Mexican Restaurant Franchises Pleads Guilty to Underreporting $2.5 Million in Corporate Taxes
The owner of five Chicago-area Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant franchises pleaded guilty in federal court today to filing false corporate tax …
Junior Golfapalooza Set for April 17 at Springbrook Golf Course
Springbrook Golf Course is hosting Golfapalooza—a free special event to kick off the 2021 golfing season for junior golfers, ages …
Former Federal Prison Official and Factory manager at USP-Marion Sentenced to Prison
Shawn E. Whitecotton, 50, of Herrin, Illinois, was sentenced to 16 months confinement today, consisting of 8 months in federal prison …
Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Five Alleged Associates of Sinaloa Cartel on Drug Trafficking Charges
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted five suspected associates of the Sinaloa Cartel on drug trafficking charges for …
Chicago Street Gang Member Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison on Racketeering Conspiracy Charge
A member of a violent Chicago street gang has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for engaging in …
Richard Driehaus Has Died at Age 78
Richard H. Driehaus, Chicago investment titan, philanthropist, and party planner extraordinaire, has died. He was 78. Driehaus was a rescuer …
Former City of Rochelle Employee Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining at Least $150,000 From a Non-Profit Business Association
A former employee of the City of Rochelle, Ill., pleaded guilty Tuesday to wire fraud for fraudulently obtaining at least $150,000 from …
Naperville Park District to Livestream In-Person Board Meetings Beginning March 11 at Youtube
The Naperville Park District plans to livestream the regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners beginning Thursday, March 11. Members …
Woman Indicted for Allegedly Straw Purchasing Handguns in Chicago Suburb
A woman has been indicted on federal firearm charges for allegedly straw purchasing handguns in a Chicago suburb on behalf …
$31 million building permit issued for 12-story Fulton Market building
Chicago has issued a $31 million final building permit for 12-story office building at 237 N. Aberdeen in Fulton Market. …
Federal Gun and Drug Charges Added to Indictment Accusing Suburban Chicago Man of Attempting to Support ISIS
A newly filed federal indictment adds firearm and drug charges against a suburban Chicago man accused of attempting to provide …