Fate of Famed Oakland Nature Preserve to be decided today
Freeport Park District board has decided to take another vote on Tuesday evening on the future of the famed Oakdale …
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Driver flees on foot after crashing vehicle
Illinois State Police and firefighter/paramedics from Arlington Heights and Palatine responded to a report of a crash with injuries on …
Future of Walnut Acres Nursing Home to be discussed on Feb.19
STEPHENSON COUNTY, IL – Walnut Acres, is a not-for-profit 148-bed long-term care facility. The formerly known Stephenson County Nursing Center …
Illinois Lt. Governor slams the criminal justice system
“Our criminal justice system is not working.” These were the comments of Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as she was …
Aurora’s Blues on the Fox will headline with Buddy Guy and Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Chicago Blues legend Buddy Guy will make headlines as he will be performing at the 24th Annual Blues on the …
German President says America, Russia, and China are making world more dangerous
Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the president of Germany, criticized the role of the leading world powers including America, Russia, and China. He …
FC Cincinnati Coach Ron Jans investigated by MLS
A criminal complaint has been filed against Ron Jans, the coach of the FC Cincinnati, that he made racist comments. …
School shooter drill drawing concerns
Grassroots gun-safety group have been joined by two leading national leaders’ unions in questioning school active-shooter drills. They have also …
Steel get fourth straight win on Friday night against the Bucs
The Chicago Steel defeated the Des Moines Buccaneers in Valentine’s Day showdown on Friday night. It was the fourth straight …
Henry Pratt Company victim’s remembered
The anniversary of the shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in 2019 will be commemorated by the Aurora Historical Society. …
Armed Robbery results in 22 years in prison
Coles County Man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for armed robbery of Team Wireless Store. The sentencing …
Dick Durbin renewing Cotton Bailout charge
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has renewed charged that President Donald Trump’s farm trade bailouts are not going to the soybean …
Tiffany Window acquired by Art Institute
The Art Institute of Chicago has acquired an extraordinary memorial window. They have announced the acquisition, which is attributed to …
U-4 Board of Education to honor engine teardown team of South Elgin High School
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow, the engine teardown team of the South Elgin High School, finished tenth at a national level …
Aon Center observation deck’s construction to start Q3 of 2020
The Chicago Tribune has released a report related to the construction of the observation deck of the Aon Center. The …
Physician convicted on charges of approving medically unnecessary tests
A physician has been convicted by a federal jury in Chicago on the fraud charges of approving medically unnecessary tests. …
JJC Professor earns Nationally Certified Teacher of Music credential
Yukiko Fujimura, a professor at Joliet Junior College, has become the first JJC teacher to earn a national certificate in …
Artists Run Chicago 2.0 features 50 artist-run spaces
The spring exhibition, Artists Run Chicago 2.0, at the Hyde Park Art Center, will feature 50 artists-run spaces this April. …
Important leadership changes made by City of Elgin in Fire Department and city manager’s office
The City of Elgin announced some important changes in the leadership of the Department of Fire and the City Manager’s …
Fraud charges filed against former suburban insurance agent
Diane Lazar, a former suburban insurance agent, has been charged for allegedly swindling money from an elderly client. Lazar was …
Climate emergency advances close to implementation in Chicago
Chicago alderman urges for the joint steps to be taken at state, national, and federal governmental levels. A resolution is …
Ban on pit bulls lifted by Denver legislators
The Denver City Council voted in favor of lifting the ban on pit bulls. Some regulations will still remain though …
US veteran team makes record of rowing across Atlantic Ocean
A group of four people rowed across the Atlantic Ocean and made a record. It is a huge achievement of …
Former president of not-for-profit organization indicted for stealing $400000 million from charity
Carol Babbitt, the former president of a not-for-profit organization, has been indicted on the charges of illegally taking $400000 from …
Chancellor of UIS announces retirement after leading for 9 years
Susan J. Koch, the chancellor of the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), announced her retirement. Koch is also serving as …
Ship carrying Rohingya immigrants drowns in Bay of Bengal
A ship carrying Rohingya immigrants from the Bangladeshi camps drowned in the Bay of Bengal. According to the sources, there …
Alton woman pleads guilty to stealing government funds
Mia Lynn Cousett, a 33-year-old Alton woman, pleaded guilty in the court on the charges of stealing government funds. Cousett …