Marijuana tax revenue approaches $20M a month
Illinois’ recreational marijuana tax revenue is accelerating as it approaches $20 million a month. The Illinois Department of Revenue has …
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JJC’s Adult Education Students Earn Certificates
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Joliet Junior College was preparing to transfer courses online in Mid-March. Adult education instructor Angela …
27 Years in Prison Sentencing for Chicago Street Gang Member
Chicago street gang’s member has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for engaging in a pattern of racketeering …
EXPO Chicago: 2020 Fall Programming Announced
Each September, the international art fair, EXPO Chicago launches and dominates the region’s cultural calendar. However, due to the global …
Residents near wildfire in California battle hazardous air
The smoke coming out of the wildfire on the West Coast is reaching cities several miles away. The residents near …
Naperville Park District Board Election Petition Packets Available
2021 Naperville Park District Board of Park Commissioners election’s petition will be ready for pickup. The interested park board candidates …
INPS awards grant to JJC student to study native flora on campus
Anthony Gibson, a Junior Joliet College (JJC) student, has been awarded a research grant to study a native flora on …
Belding, Michigan, woman says she received postcard stamped 100 years ago
All of us have witnessed post office delays in terms of receiving a postcard. However, none of us experienced such …
Pritzker: Congress relief needed by States
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said that states and local governments are depending on Congress for relief. The governor made a …
Free Virtual Sessions Offered by Rockford University
The region’s leading private four-year institution Rockford University announced it will offer sessions from its course, “Current Issues in American …
Four Charged in Cell Phone Scam
An East St. Louis grand jury returned a five-count indictment against four St. Clair County residents as they are facing …
2020 City of Champions Cup All-Stars Announced
The 2020 City of Champions Cup ended on Sunday as it capped off an excellent season of professional baseball in …
Greenville community sets up Education Connection
The Greenville Education Association (GEA) has worked with Greenville First Christian Church and Greenville University to set up the Education …
Sullivan High School goes $25 million renovation
Sullivan High School in Rogers Park. At 6631 N. Bosworth Ave. will underway massive renovations as Chicago has issued an …
Rhea Chakraborty arrested in Sushant Singh’s suicide case
The Narcotics Control Bureau of India arrested Rhea Chakraborty, an Indian actress, in the suicide case of Sushant Singh. Singh …
JP Morgan Chase claims misconduct in government coronavirus relief programs
Several media outlets received a memo released by JP Morgan Chase. The company memo alleged several customers and employees with …
Slammers end their City of Champions Cup with victory against NERDS Herd
The Joliet Slammers ended their City of Champions Cup campaign on a high note with a 4-3 victory against the …
Protestors gather outside Netanyahu’s residence, ask for his resignation
Thousands of protestors demanded the resignation of Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel. They gathered outside the prime minister’s …
NWS records historically highest temperature in Los Angeles County
The National Weather Service (NWS) reported on Sunday that they recorded the highest temperature of 121 degrees in Los Angeles …
Grand Reopening of Knoch Park
Grand Reopening of Knoch Park is set for at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17 at Knoch Park, located at …
New Charges and defendants added into Chicago Bank Failure Probe
Charges have been brought forward against four defendants in an ongoing federal criminal investigation into the failure of a Chicago …
Man Charged with Illegal Possession of Loaded Gun
A man has been charged in federal court for allegedly possessing a loaded gun while looting a store in downtown …
2021 Municipal Election Information Announced
Petitions for candidacy for the 2021 Elgin municipal election are available. They are available in the City Clerk’s Office in …
Thousands gather at historic Washington civil rights march
The 1963 civil rights March on Washington is commemorated as thousands gather in Washington DC. The demonstrators are also protesting …
NERDS Herd Defeat Tully Monsters
In Saturday night’s City of Champions Cup matchup, the NERDS Herd defeated the Joliet Tully Monsters 5-2. The batters didn’t …
Tampa Bay Rays Sign Tully Monster Pitcher Dietrich Enns
The Joliet Slammers are proud to announce that Tampa Bay Rays have signed Tully Monster pitcher Dietrich Enns. Enns will …
Fraud Charges Indictment for North Suburban Financial Adviser
Federal fraud charges indictment for a north suburban financial adviser for allegedly swindling clients who had sought her assistance in …