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. …
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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 …
Architects tell Trump to butt out over proposed executive order
The American Institute of Architects sent a letter directly to Donald J. Trump. The architects are telling Trump to butt …
Vanessa Bryant writes on Instagram about severe pain she feels about Kobe and Gigi
Vanessa Bryant, the wife of Kobe Bryant, shared a heartbreaking post on Instagram. She showed in her post how difficult …
Iranian satellite fails to reach its orbit
Iran sent a satellite, Victory, to space that failed to reach its orbit. Iran also presented a short-range ballistic missile …
14th coronavirus case in US confirmed by CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 14th novel coronavirus in the US on Wednesday afternoon. The current case …
Ostman helps Steel getting 2-1 victory against Green Bay
The Chicago Steel outlasted the Green Bay Gamblers on Friday night at Resch Center in Wisconsin. Victor Ostamn, the goalie …
Ponzi scheme operation charges filed against Grundy County man
Kenneth D. Courtright, a 49-year-old Grundy County businessman, has been charged with operating a Ponzi scheme. His scheme raised at …
Andrew Grams to depart from Elgin Symphony Orchestra Conductor Post
It has been an amazing seven years for Andrew Grams with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra but he has decided to …
Federal Drug or Firearm charges for seven Rockford Residents
Law enforcement officers have arrested seven Rockford residents on federal drug-trafficking and firearm charges. Derek D. Jacobs, also known as …
Hutchinson and Szewczyk welcomed by WIM Fox Valley
WIM Fox Valley is going to feature successful entrepreneurs as its speaker on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Kristen Hutchinson and …