Northern Illinois’ State and Local Government Entities Receive more than $20 Million
United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, John R. Lausch, Jr., has announced today that to combat the …
COVID-19
Illinois Imposes Public Face Coverings or Masks
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced that the state’s stay-at-home order will be extended through the end of May. The …
$484 bn economic relief bill passed
The U.S. Congress has passed a $484 bn COVID-19 relief package. This is the fourth aid bill the Congress has …
Local Declaration of Emergency Extended
The Naperville City Council has voted unanimously to extend the local state of emergency and disaster. The vote took place …
UAE: Coronavirus takes four more lives
United Arab Emirates reports 518 further COVID-19 cases. The total cases in the gulf country reach 8,756. Ninety-one patients have …
“Safe Work Zones for All” encouraged
The Illinois Tollway, Illinois Department of Transportation, industry partners, frontline construction workers, and the Illinois State Police are collaborating once …
Elgin Fire Department firefighter tests positive for COVID-19
An Elgin Fire Department firefighter tests positive for COVID-19. This is the first time a firefighter has tested positive. April …
COVID-19 Deaths Spur at Nursing Homes
COVID-19 deaths are rising at nursing homes. According to Pritzker’s administration information release on Sunday, almost a quarter of all …
1000 foreign prisoners temporarily released by Iran amid coronavirus pandemic
According to AFP, an international news agency, Tehran released 1000 foreign prisoner temporarily due to the coronavirus pandemic. AFP said …
AECOM completes first phase of transforming McCormick Place into COVID-19 care center
The first phase of the transformation of Chicago’s McCormick Place into a COVID-19 cure facility has been completed by AECOM. …
Special Service Area #One businesses get COVID-19 Relief Fund grants
Aurora Downtown is offering the COVID-19 Relief Fund grants to the businesses located in the Special Service Area (SSA) #One. …
No cases of coronavirus reported in 15 countries of world
Coronavirus has reached almost every part of the world. 213 countries have reported the cases of the COVID-19 infection so …
Rieke Office Interiors develops new SafeSpace products amid COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus crisis has changed the mindset of the employers towards the safety of their employees at the workplace. The …
No School Spring Term
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has declared that all schools will remain close across the state for the remainder of the …
Former Firefighter dies battling COVID-19
A former Sugar Grove Fire Protection District Firefighter dies after battling with Coronavirus infection for three weeks. The former fighter …
West Chicago Community High School Art Students showcase Talent
West Chicago Community High School students had created an exceptional exhibit of original art. The exhibition was scheduled for display …
Amy Grant: Beware of coronavirus scams
State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) has warned Illinoisans of coronavirus scams that have risen as the government has announced programs …
More unemployment claims
The nationwide jobless claims may have dropped from the previous week, but the new claims remained near record levels. The …
Hallmark offers 2 million free ‘thank you’ cards for essential workers
Hallmark is offering 2 million free ‘thank you’ cards for the essential workers who worked hard to keep America functional …
COVID-19 couldn’t hamper PADS of Elgin
PADS top priority is to keep the guests healthy and safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic, which is why PADS continues …
Even tax paying Immigrants boxed out from CARES Act benefits
Jackie Vimo of the National Immigration Law Center is fighting for the rights of the immigrants during the coronavirus pandemic. …
City of Elgin well-positioned for bearing COVID-19 pandemic financial downfall
S&P Global Ratings have released an update on the City’s financial position. They have determined that the City of Elgin …
Chicago achieves flattened curve
Chicago has confirmed on Wednesday that they are ‘flattening the curve’ in limiting the coronavirus pandemic. The City estimates that …
College of DuPage donates protective equipment
The College of DuPage staff and students have joined the fight against the coronavirus pandemic by donating protective gear to …
Study finds paying rent is issue of millions of Americans
The numbers associated with the coronavirus pandemic are alarming in the United States. It is surely a challenging time for …
Foundation work on new Salesforce Tower receives $50 million permit
The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on construction may have affected other projects. Still, it didn’t stop the progress of the preparation …
Coronavirus lockdown: Indian government permits some businesses to open
A strong lockdown remained in India from March 22 to April 14. During the lockdown, most of the businesses remained …