Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS
A man from a north suburb of Chicago was sentenced today to 12 years in federal prison for conspiring to …
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Two Men in Connection With Violent Robberies of Chicago-Area Retail Businesses
A federal grand jury has indicted two men for allegedly conspiring to violently rob several pawn shops, currency exchanges, and …
Chicago Man Charged in Federal Court With Inciting Rioting Last Summer
CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been charged in federal court with inciting rioting involving multiple incidents of property damage …
Naperville Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash at Route 59 and 103rd Street
On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 10:31 a.m. the Naperville Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 59 and …
$115 million UIC computer center construction to proceed on accelerated schedule
The Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), LMN Architects, and Booth Hansen have announced plans for the design and construction of the new Computer, …
Executive of Chicago Staffing Company Sentenced in Federal Court for Assisting Client With Hiring of Undocumented Workers
CHICAGO — A former executive vice president of a Chicago staffing company was sentenced today in federal court for assisting …
Village of Machesney Park Celebrates 40th Anniversary
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, the Village of Machesney Park will celebrate 40 years since it became an official Village in …
Developers break ground on three-building $25 million mixed-income housing project on Chicago’s Near North Side
Evergreen Real Estate Group and Structured Development say they have started construction on Schiller Place Apartments, a three-building, 48-unit mixed-income rental …
Postgame Central at Green Bay Gamblers
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN — The Chicago Steel (19-6-2-0; 40 pts.) scored six goals in the opening frame, the club’s highest …
Two Federal Defendants Indicted on Charges Related to Attempted Escape from Sangamon County Jail
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Two federal defendants who were housed at the Sangamon County Jail, in Springfield, Ill., while in the …
Deininger Floral Spreading Love To More Than 540 Residents On Valentine’s Day
FREEPORT, ILLINOIS — Whether during a pandemic or “normal” times, Valentine’s Day or no holiday at all, our neighbors need …
FHN Expands Mammogram Hours In Freeport
FREEPORT, ILLINOIS — Though it’s tempting to let things “slide” as we practice pandemic safety precautions, important screening tests can’t …
Federal Indictment Charges Department of Veterans Affairs Procurement Supervisor With Pocketing Kickbacks
CHICAGO — A procurement supervisor at the Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Chicago pocketed kickbacks from the president …
Illinois Supply Chain Management Training Program
State of Illinois and ASCM Launch First-of-its-Kind Training Program to Prepare Residents for Jobs Fuled by Growing E-Commerce Industry The …
Naperville Fire Department Leaders Attain Chief Fire Officer Status
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — The Naperville Fire Department is proud to announce its entire chief officer staff has achieved or is actively …
Springfield Woman Indicted on Charges of Fraud Related to Small Business Administration COVID-19 Disaster Loan Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A grand jury today returned an indictment that charges a Springfield, Ill., woman, Amber L. Bolen, 41, …
Education rule changes will provide students with a more equitable education
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Education Association (IEA) and the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) announce their support for the Culturally Responsive …
Rockford Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Cocaine and Illegally Possessing Firearm
ROCKFORD — A Rockford man was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Judge John Z. Lee to nine years in federal …
City of Joliet selects Stantec for preliminary design of $600-$800 million water program
Stantec has been selected by the City of Joliet to lead the preliminary design phase of its Alternative Water Source Program. …
Naperville Park District Offers Senior Tax Filing Assistance in Modified Form
Naperville Park District is offering free tax filing assistance to seniors provided by trained AARP Tax Aides; however, the process …
Healthcare Systems Open New Facilities
In the past few weeks, the Rockford Region has witnessed the expansion of our healthcare clusters. Crusader Community Health’s flagship …
Suburban Chicago Man Pleads Guilty to Conducting Illegal Sports Gambling Business
CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man pleaded guilty in federal court today to conducting an illegal sports gambling business and …
Chicago Steel Face Tough Road Test This Weekend
GENEVA, ILLINOIS — After reclaiming their grip on first place atop the USHL standings, the Chicago Steel (17-6-2-0; 36 pts.) …
Ballot for JJC Board of Trustees have six candidates
JJC Board of Trustees have three seats to fill. This spring, election will take place to decide who will fill …
Child Sex Crimes Lands 36-year old 90 Years in Prison
36-year-old Gary L. Boyle of Decatur, Illinois has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge James …
Lakeshore East towers topped off
Chicago building permit fillings report Lendlease and Magellan Development Group have topped off two towers on Lakeshore East. The towers …
Good News for Illinois’ Art Lovers
2020 wasn’t a good year for art lovers as the COVID-19 pandemic forced museums to close down. However, things are …