Steel fall against Gamblers at Resch Center in Green Bay: First defeat for Steel this season
The Green Bay Gamblers won against the Chicago Steel at the Resch Center in Green Bay. The Gamblers got momentum …
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Chicago man faces charges of illegal sports gambling and bankruptcy
Michael Frontier, 35-year-old, has been charged in federal court for conducting an illegal sports gambling business. He was also charged …
Corn and soybeans prices fall due to lowered harvest estimates by USDA
The harvest estimates for corn and soybeans have been lowered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The lowered …
US-China negotiations reach a mini-deal
The US and China are expected to announce a mini-deal this week that would prevent the tariffs announced by Trump. …
Enrollment and Transportation Center of Freeport School District to host Bus Driver Hiring Open House
The event is organized to meet the drivers’ shortage in the district. The Enrollment and Transportation Center of the Freeport …
Pritzker announces 5-year plan to create economy for everyone
JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, announced his administration’s 5-year plan to revitalize the Illinois economy and build future’s workforce. …
Springfield Police Department announces partnership with Gateway Foundation
The Springfield Police Department has announced its partnership with the Gateway Foundation for the implementation of the Safe Passage Initiative. …
Court sentences businessman to 1 year and 1 day in prison for stealing trade secrets
A 59-year-old employee of a McHenry County manufacturing firm stole trade secrets from his employer. He was planning to work …
Turkey begins ‘Operation Peace Spring’ against US Allies in Syria
Donald Trump announced the US withdrawal from Syria on Monday. Kurdish and Arab SDF troops are on their own now. …
Ordinance places strict regulations on farms in Chicago
The Latin motto of Chicago is “Urbs in horto” which means “city in a garden”. Raymond Lopez, a West Side …
Cicero gets 16th place on the list of most miserable US cities
Business Insider published a list of the 50 most miserable US cities. Cicero, an Illinois town, was placed 16th on …
Admins of U-46 Board update Educational Pathways
The administrators of the U-46 Board of Education (BOE) have been working on expanding the small learning communities at the …
JJC and Three Rivers Manufacturers’ Association host MFG Day
It was the sixth consecutive year when Junior Joliet College partnered with the Three Rivers Manufacturers’ Association to host MFG …
Peoria County Board has a new member
There will be a new member of Peoria County Board for District 5 as Brandy Bryant will be the new …
China urges US to stop accusing it of human rights violations
China has ‘strongly urged’ United States to stay clear of its domestic issues as the Ministry of Commerce said on …
SOFA Chicago announces list of exhibition galleries for 26th annual edition
The 26th annual edition of SOFA Chicago will take place between Oct. 31, 2019, and Nov. 3, 2019. SOFA Chicago …
US Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi calls vaping ‘public health-epidemic’
US Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg, an Illinois congressman, called vaping a public health epidemic. He said that the vaping …
Medical Assisting Program to be launched in spring 2020 by JJC
The enrollment for the new medical assisting program offered by Joliet Junior College will start in spring 2020. The program …
Trump backs his decision of US withdrawal from Syria
The decision of Donald Trump threw Middle East policy into turmoil. It touched off an uprising among congressional Republicans. His …
Illinois Youth Climate Strike marchers join environmentalists in a protests
The Illinois Youth Climate Strike demonstrators demanded that the government should declare climate emergency at all levels. The demonstrators joined …
Illinois voters feel that the state is moving forward on a right track: Survey Report
The research office of the University of Illinois Springfield and NPR Illinois conducted the 2019 Illinois Issues Survey. The survey …
Aurora Historical Society to raise funds via Halloween Party
The Aurora Historical Society will host a Halloween party as a fundraiser for the fall. The party will include some …
Vitrenko: Naftogaz of Ukraine CEO lobbying US interests
Managing Director, Head of International Business at Naftogaz of Ukraine, Yuriy Vitrenko claims that Andriy Kobolyev, the CEO of Naftogaz …
Rockford Man sentenced to prison for conspiring to distribute heroin
U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey has sentenced a Rockford man on a federal drug conspiracy charge. Tyshon T. Watson, …
4-year sentencing for man for robbing two banks
A Rockford man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison. He has been charged on one count of …
Chicago Steel begin new season with third straight victory
After unveiling the 2018-19 USHL Eastern Conference Championship banner, the Chicago Steel started the 2019-20 home slate with a victory. …
The Naperville Metra Station improvements scheduled to begin October 7
The project for the construction completion of ADA improvements at the Naperville Metra Station located at 105 E. 4th Ave. will …