City of Elgin well-positioned for bearing COVID-19 pandemic financial downfall
S&P Global Ratings have released an update on the City’s financial position. They have determined that the City of Elgin …
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Chicago achieves flattened curve
Chicago has confirmed on Wednesday that they are ‘flattening the curve’ in limiting the coronavirus pandemic. The City estimates that …
College of DuPage donates protective equipment
The College of DuPage staff and students have joined the fight against the coronavirus pandemic by donating protective gear to …
Study finds paying rent is issue of millions of Americans
The numbers associated with the coronavirus pandemic are alarming in the United States. It is surely a challenging time for …
Foundation work on new Salesforce Tower receives $50 million permit
The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on construction may have affected other projects. Still, it didn’t stop the progress of the preparation …
Coronavirus lockdown: Indian government permits some businesses to open
A strong lockdown remained in India from March 22 to April 14. During the lockdown, most of the businesses remained …
Coronavirus spreads across Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced 1,346 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). They have also reported …
Chicago Artists Coalition to unveil 25 awardees of annual SPARK Grant on April 27
The Chicago Artists Coalition announced that it would reveal the 25 awardees of the annual SPARK Grant program on April …
Greater Elgin Family Care Center expands Virtual Visit service for patients during COVID-19 pandemic
The Greater Elgin Family Care Center has expanded the Virtual Visit service for the patients during the coronavirus crisis. The …
Hundreds of Chicago fast-food employees strike over companies’ failure to keep them safe
On Wednesday, hundreds of Chicago fast-food workers from more than 50 restaurants went on strike via Zoom in order to …
“Doubling Rate” progress applauded by Pritzker
At his daily coronavirus briefing at the Thompson Center in Chicago, Gov. Pritzker has praised the improvement in the “doubling …
Skender says it recently reached final height on commercial building at 1100 W. Fulton
Skender, a modular construction builder, shared the details of its work on the commercial building project at 1100 W. Fulton. …
Smokestack implosion to be investigated
Hilco Redevelopment Partners will be held accountable as Municipal officials, including Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, said in a statement that …
Hundreds of Chicago Fast Food Restaurant Workers Are Going on Strike to Demand Safe Conditions During the Pandemic
Hundreds of workers from more than fifty fast-food restaurants across Chicago are angry and going on strike on Wednesday to …
Planes collide at Dubai Airport
Two planes collide at Dubai Airport. The incident involved British Airways and Emirates. The rear side of the British Airways …
Governors and Trump feud over authority
United States President Donald Trump has been accused by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of “spoiling for a fight” as …
Asian Development Bank announces $20B package for developing countries
Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced a huge package of $20 billion for the developing countries to fight against the coronavirus …
Elgin Mayor Kaptain initiates new campaign ‘Show you care. Cover up.’
David Kaptain, the mayor of Elgin, initiated a new campaign, ‘Show you care. Cover up.” He urged the community to …
COVID-19 Safety Stand Down coordinated
Several Chicago-area construction companies have participated in Safety Stand-Down. The Safety Stand-Down is a nationwide initiative of the Associated General …
IRS announces delivery of stimulus checks to 50-70 million Americans this week
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act got approval from Congress several weeks ago. The CARES Act included …
UIS Sangamon Experience historic exhibition and Center for Lincoln Studies to be led by Anne Moseley
Anne Moseley has been selected to lead the University of Illinois Springfield’s new Sangamon Experience historic exhibition and Center for …
Naperville PSAP responds to structure fire in Havenshire Court
The Naperville Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) responded to an automatic fire alarm (AFA) for a multifamily residence on April …
Illinois cities considering stacking civil penalties with criminal charges for Stay-At-Home Order Violations
Cities across Illinois are considering to add civil penalties along with the criminal penalties for people violating the stay-at-home orders …
US Department of Labor reports another 6.6 million unemployed workers, over 200000 in Illinois
The US Department of Labor issued a new weekly jobless on Thursday. According to the report, another 6.6 million people …
Mayor Kaptain: Everyone should wear masks
Elgin, IL. – Mayor David Kaptain has started a new campaign to urge people to wear masks or cloth face …
Pritzker warns of large summer events cancellations
Illinois public health officials have given good news on Thursday as they report that the state is getting close to …
San Francisco couple marries in front of loved ones on Zoom
Most of the couples have postponed their weddings due to the current coronavirus outbreak. But one pair decided to get …