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 …
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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 …
Chicago man convicted in illegal fund structuring of almost $350000
Antuane King, a Chicago man, has been convicted by a federal jury for illegally structuring nearly $350000. King illegally structured …
Mayor Chirico swears in two new Liquor Commissioners
Steve Chirico, the mayor of Naperville, will swear in two new Liquor Commissioners on February 6, 2020. Karyn Charvat and …
USHL announces Dowd Jr. and Ostman players of the week on Wednesday
The United States Hockey League made an announcement about the players of the week on Wednesday. Jimmy Dowd, Jr., the …
Poverty and gun violence spiral in Chicago needs to be reversed
Jens Ludwig, the director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab, said the spiral of poverty and gun violence must …
IDHR announces compliance details for sexual harassment prevention training
An information-based webpage has been launched by the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR). The launch of the page is …
Northbrook man pleads guilty to fraud and tax offenses charges
Robert Gorodetsky, a 27-year-old north suburban man, of Northbrook, pleaded guilty today to the tax offenses and federal fraud charges. …
Pritzker names Chirico to Illinois Firefighters Pension Investment Fund Transition Board
Steve Chirico, the mayor of Naperville, has been named by JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, to serve on the …
SNHA gets approval of $18.6 million renovation and expansion project of St. Charles Public Library
St. Charles Public Library District and the City of St. Charles has approved an $18.6 million project for the Sheehan …
Undocumented immigrant shot in face by ICE officer on Thursday
An ICE officer opened fire on a man in Brooklyn on Thursday during a dispute. According to the police, the …