Amazon delivers 2000 “Boxes of Smiles” to needy Baltimore residents
It is quite common to see Amazon delivering packages in the US. This time, at least 4000 employees of Amazon …
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JJC initiates new certificate to enhance skills of industry workers
The Electrical/Electronics Automated Systems (EEAS) program of the Junior Joliet College introduced the certificate courses for the industry workers. The …
Freeport’s annual Luminaria night to take place on Dec. 22
The annual Luminaria night is one of the favorite Christmastime events of the residents of Freeport. It is an annual …
Caloric intake provided to critically ill infants lack proper monitoring: Study
A study has been published in the Journal of Perinatology about the caloric intake provided to critically ill infants. The …
Illinois Farm Bureau president demands free trade
Richard Guebert Jr. the president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, spoke in the annual meeting of the group in Chicago. …
Chicago felon sentenced to nearly seven years in prison over illegal gun possession charges
Antonio Brown, a 25-year-old Chicago’s convicted felon, has been sentenced to nearly seven years in federal prison. He was found …
Midwest experts release six commercial real estate trends
The real estate market held strong during the year 2019 so far despite the projections of recession, tariff war, and …
Performance range of Elgin® PRO-STOCK® expands dramatically
Elgin Industries is one of the best original equipment suppliers in the world. It also supplies stock replacement, engine components, …
IMEC launched Illinois Manufacturing Innovation Voucher Program
IMEC has launched a voucher program named ‘Illinois Manufacturing Innovation Voucher Program’ to helping small businesses in bringing innovation and …
Dozens of energy drink and juice factories closed in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi government has implemented 50% taxes on the energy drinks and other sweet juices. The additional tax of 50% …
Steel beat RoughRiders 4-3 on Saturday night
It was one of the amazing games played by the Chicago Steel. The Steel scored three goals in less than …
Andrew A. Rand announces approval of 2020 budget recommendations by Peoria County committees
Andrew A. Rand, the chairman of the Peoria County Board, announced the revision and approval of the 2020 budget recommendations …
Legislation for improved breast cancer coverage will soon be in effect
State Representative Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, passed a law related to breast cancer coverage. The law will prevent insurance companies …
Belleville man sentenced to five years in prison for illegal storage of hazardous waste
The court has sentenced Lawrence D. Rutledge, a 57-year-old Belleville man, to five years in federal probation. The court also …
Community Builders to start redeveloping demolished Harold L. Ickes Homes, permit issued
The permit for the construction of the Southbridge project has been issued. Community Builders is the project manager of the …
Officials released identity of Lake County homicide victim as Nancy Wilcox
The Lake County coroner released the details of the homicide victim. The victim is identified as Nancy Wilcox. Nancy Wilcox, …
Kansas City is going to become 1st metropolitan area with free bus system
The City Council of Kansas City approved a resolution on Thursday about the free bus system. The resolution may eliminate …
River North art dealer Andrew Bae announces closure of his eponymous gallery
Andrew Bae, a renowned River North art dealer, has announced his retirement. He announced that he would close his gallery …
Belleville woman sentenced to two years in prison in stolen identity case
Kyetia M. Hines, a 36-year-old Belleville woman, has been convicted over the conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft charges. …
Sara Huser launches GoFundMe campaign to free students from ICE detention
Sara Huser, a member of the Illinois Education Association, has initiated a GoFundMe page to raise money. The money will …
Prosecutors impose new bribery charges on R. Kelly
R. Kelly, a renowned singer, has been charged with new bribery charges related to his 1994 marriage to a teenager. …
Mola mola fish stuns whale watchers in San Diego
A huge Mola mola fish was spotted in San Diego waters this week. The sight of a giant fish stunned …
Chicago patents consider gun violence, cyberbullying, and poverty as top 3 social concerns for youth
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) have released the …
Court sentences Chicago man to more than 16 years in federal prison
Ernesto Godinez, a Chicago man, has been sentenced by the federal judge to more than 16 years in federal prison. …
Chicago Artists Coalition announces second cycle of SPARK Grant
The second cycle of the SPARK Grant has been announced by the Chicago Artists Coalition (CAC) today. The SPARK Grant …
Friends of Harley Clarke launches fundraising campaign for preservation of Harley Clarke House
Friends of Harley Clarke, an Evanston grassroots group, started a fundraising campaign for the preservation of the Harley Clarke House. …
Disney’s culinary and college programs select 12 students of JJC
The culinary and college programs of the Walt Disney Company will be started next year. 12 Junior Joliet College students …