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 …
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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 …
Court sentences Chicago man one and half year in prison for handgun offense
A Suburban Chicago man has been sentenced by the court to one year and a half in federal prison. He …
Construction work starts for South Loop condo tower
The foundation permit of $8 million has been issued by Chicago for the construction of the 74-story condo tower at …
Another young girl raped in Bihar state of India
A young girl has been raped and killed in the Buxar district of the northeastern Bihar state of India. According …
Nearly half of Americans work on low wages: Study
The state of the US jobs has been studied by the Brookings Institution in a new way. The study found …
Carpentersville man admits his mail fraud crime in court
Roberto Fisher, a 50-year-old Carpentersville man, pleaded guilty in the court. Sara L. Ellis, a US District Judge, heard the …
Dr. Lucio Martinez comes back to FHN Family Healthcare Center
Lucio Martinez, MD, a family health physician, has returned to the FHN Family Healthcare Center. The FHN released news about …
City Council Chambers to host City of Springfield Public Utilities meeting on Dec 11
Douglas A. Brown, the chief utility officer, released press news about the next meeting of the City of Springfield Public …
Court sentences Peoria woman to 15 months in federal prison in medical fraud case
Sue Myerscough, a US District Judge, has ordered Erica Miller, a 37-year-old Peoria woman, to serve 15 months in federal …
Helicopter crash kills three rescue officials in France
A rescue helicopter crashed during the rescue operation in France. The helicopter was involved in the rescue operation in Paris, …
First day of legal marijuana purchase in Michigan
The legal purchase of marijuana has been started on Sunday from 10:00 am in Michigan. The residents of Michigan bought …
Steel in Space Night game to be hosted by Steel at home ice
The Chicago Steel will host the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders on Friday, December 6, 2019, at the Fox Valley Ice Arena. …