Fire destroys thousands of Rohingya homes in Bangladesh refugee camp
A devastating fire destroyed thousands of homes in a Rohingya refugee camp located on the southern side of Bangladesh. According …
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Steel set to face Western Conference opponents this weekend
The Chicago Steel is at first place on the USHL points table this season with a record of 13-3-2-0. The …
Trump continues final crackdowns on Chinese firms
President Donald Trump has placed more bans and investment sanctions on the biggest Chinese companies during his last days in …
Trump becomes first US president to be impeached twice
President Donald Trump has been impeached for enticing deadly riots at the US Capitols on January 6. Ten Republicans voted …
Germany: Crackdown against world’s largest fake online market
German Police has arrested the runner of the largest fake online market network. According to AFP, German prosecutors said that …
Des Plaines man pleads guilty to money laundering from telemarketing scheme
Hirenkumar P. Chaudhari, a 27-year-old Des Plaines man, pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering in federal court. He …
Joliet appoints Lieutenant Dawn Malec as new Interim Chief of Police
Lieutenant Dawn Malec has been appointed as the Interim Chief of Police of the Joliet Police Department. James V. Capparelli, …
EXPO CHICAGO plans to organize virtual exposition for April dates
Tony Karman, the director of EXPO CHICAGO decided last spring to postpone the September fair until April 2021. It was …
Chicago Heights man arrested for transmitting violence threat related to presidential inauguration
Louis Capriotti, a 45-year-old Chicago Heights man, has been arrested on a federal criminal charge of transmitting a threat in …
Chicago Steel announce acquisition of two new players
The Chicago Steel will have two new players in its roster soon. The team announced the acquisition of two players …
Aaron Nieckula becomes manager of Joliet Slammers
The Joliet Slammers announced the appointment of Aaron Nieckula as its new field manager. Nieckula first joined the Kane County …
Turkey sentences controversial TV personality and religious preacher to over 1000 years in prison
A Turkish court sentenced 64-year-old Adnan Aktar, a controversial TV personality, to over 1000 years in prison for sexual abuse …
Junior Joliet College announces activation of 1.3 MW onsite solar system
Junior Joliet College (JJC) is the first public community college of the nation located in the south Chicago suburb. The …
FBI warns about armed protests by Trump supporters ahead of Biden inauguration
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning about the plans of armed protests by Trump supporters ahead of …
Pritzker calls for more COVID-19 vaccines
JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, is calling for more coronavirus vaccines for his state. He is hopeful that President-elect …
Biden chooses diplomat Burns as CIA director
William Burns, a veteran diplomat, has been chosen by President-elect Joe Biden as CIA director. Burns has served the US …
Elgin teachers and supporters plan to rally for safe school return
The Board of Education (BOE) of the School District U46 is going to hold a meeting. The teachers and community …
4 dead following shooting spree in Chicago area
Four people are dead, including the suspect, after an hourslong shooting spree across the Chicago area. The bloodshed began Saturday …
Spring Naperville Youth Soccer and Premier Soccer Registration Opens Jan. 12
Online registration for Spring Naperville Youth Soccer Academy and Naperville Premier Soccer University is set to begin at noon on …
City of Joliet Appoints James V. Capparelli to City Manager
The City of Joliet City Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James V. Capparelli to City Manager …
One killed, one injured in Antioch Township crash
ANTIOCH TOWNSHIP, Ill. — One person was killed and another person was injured in a traffic crash in Antioch Township Saturday, according …
Suburban Chicago Businessman Charged with COVID-Relief Fraud
A suburban Chicago businessman has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $420,000 in small …
iREACH Study Aims to Enhance Prevention of Peanut Allergy in Pediatric Practices
The Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research (CFAAR), at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital …
Local Girl Scouts Launch Initial Cookie Orders January 6–30, 2021
Northern Illinois – Local Girl Scouts have set-up their cookie websites and been busy marketing their products and selling Girl Scout …
Pritzker Administration Targets $520 Million Corporate Tax Loopholes in Advance of Lame Duck Session
CHICAGO — Due to the budget crisis caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker is freezing the implementation of …
Next Phase of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan, Lowers Vaccine Age to 65
CHICAGO – Building on guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and …
Chicago Steel hit the road with point streak on the line
GENEVA, ILLINOIS — The Chicago Steel (11-2-2-0; 24 pts.) take their 11-game point streak on the road for a three-game …