Two Men Indicted for Allegedly Trafficking Handguns
Two men have been indicted on federal firearm offenses for allegedly trafficking multiple handguns from Indiana to Chicago. The two …
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Naperville Park District’s 2020 Pumpkin Smash has Record Turnout
The Naperville Park District’s 2020 Pumpkin Smash had a record turnout. Warm weather and the opportunity to participate in a …
Illinois’ reefer sales booming
Since legalizing adult-use cannabis at the beginning of the year, Illinois has sold more than $500 million worth of product. …
Steel to open 2020-21 season on Nov. 14 against Lumberjacks
The Chicago Steel will face the Muskegon Lumberjacks to open the 2020-21 regular season on Saturday, November 14 at 7:35 …
Prime Minister of Bahrain Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa died
Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the prime minister of Bahrain, has died at the age of 84. He was …
Lake Forest teachers send warning letter to Board of Education about dangers of keeping schools open amid COVID
The Board of Education of Lake Forest School District 115 received a warning letter from the Lake Forest Education Association …
Obama Invited Trump to White House; Trump Hasn’t Done the Same for His Successor
Four years ago on this day, on November 10, 2016, then-President Barack Obama invited President-elect, Donald Trump to the White …
Veteran’s Day to be Celebrated Virtually
The City of Elgin will be honoring the nation’s veterans. In partnership with American Legion Post 57, the City of …
Springfield Fire Department reports 12 COVID positive firefighters
The Springfield Fire Department announced in a press release that thirty-seven (37) firefighters had been quarantined due to the coronavirus …
Hindman sells Alexander Calder’s Triple Cross for $1.9 million
The estimated pre-sale price of Alexander Calder’s standing mobile, Triple Cross, from 1947 was $600,000-$800,000. However, the Hindman’s Post War …
COVID vaccination can start by the end of November: Dr. Anthony Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci indicated that some Americans could start getting vaccinated for the coronavirus infection by the end of November. …
Gov. Pritzker welcomes leadership shown by Biden on coronavirus
JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, welcomed the leadership shown by Joe-Biden, the newly elected president of the US, amid …
City Water, Light, and Power Energy Services Office to host virtual workshop
Springfield, IL – City Water, Light, and Power Energy Services Office will host a virtual workshop in the field of …
Children’s Hands on Museum in Freeport seeks gifts from public for grand reopening
Children’s Hands on Museum in Freeport, Illinois, expected substantial growth and excitement at the beginning of 2020. However, it was …
Illinois reports 10000 new COVID-19 cases
10000 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Illinois on Friday. The COVID-19 death toll has already surpassed 10000 in …
Relief could be Provided Through Earned Income Tax Credit
Illinoisans have rejected the Fair Tax Agreement. However, an advocacy group has suggested that relief could also be provided through …
Apartment Fire at 2415 North Kennicott Drive in Arlington Heights
On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, around 11:00 p.m., police and firefighter/paramedics from Arlington Heights responded to a report of an …
Pelosi and McConnell face off once again over coronavirus stimulus package size
The two most powerful people in Congress renewed their calls for coronavirus stimulus on Friday. An agreement on a relief …
COVID-19 Cases Increasing in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported on Thursday, November 5, 2020, that the state had 9,935 new confirmed …
Local Organizations Trying to Tackle Civic Challenges
The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, Peoria Innovation Alliance, Distillery Labs, and the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council will be …
November-Full of Exhibitions Openings
Chicago will see significant new exhibitions opening up. Many galleries will be opening major shows that will be their final …
2021 Municipal Election Filing Deadlines Announced
The City of Elgin is reminding prospective candidates for the city councilmember positions in the 2021 Elgin municipal election of …
Illinois Governor says Progressive Tax Amendment Vote Outcome Might not be known Tonight
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said it is not clear whether Illinoisans rejected or approved the progressive income tax amendment. Pritzker …
Illinois politics’ headless horseman
Over the debate of the Fair Tax Amendment, we had written about “the shadow politics.” University of Illinois at Chicago …
Cook County State’s Attorney Election: Incumbent Democrat Foxx beat Republican O’Brien
Kim Foxx, the incumbent Democratic candidate, has fended off a challenge from Republican Pat O’Brien to become State’s Attorney of …
Lincoln Academy of Illinois honors UIS student Kodi Smith with Student Laureate Award
Kodi Smith, a University of Illinois Springfield student, has been selected as the winner of the Student Laureate Award. The …
United States Officially Exits Paris Climate Accord
United States becomes the first country to officially leave the Paris climate accord Wednesday. The historic agreement was aimed to …