Illinois News

Illinois reports 10000 new COVID-19 cases

10000 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Illinois on Friday. The COVID-19 death toll has already surpassed 10000 in…

3 years ago

Relief could be Provided Through Earned Income Tax Credit

Illinoisans have rejected the Fair Tax Agreement. However, an advocacy group has suggested that relief could also be provided through…

3 years ago

Apartment Fire at 2415 North Kennicott Drive in Arlington Heights

On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, around 11:00 p.m., police and firefighter/paramedics from Arlington Heights responded to a report of an…

3 years ago

COVID-19 Cases Increasing in Illinois

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported on Thursday, November 5, 2020, that the state had 9,935 new confirmed…

3 years ago

Local Organizations Trying to Tackle Civic Challenges

The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce, Peoria Innovation Alliance, Distillery Labs, and the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council will be…

3 years ago

November-Full of Exhibitions Openings

Chicago will see significant new exhibitions opening up. Many galleries will be opening major shows that will be their final…

3 years ago

2021 Municipal Election Filing Deadlines Announced

The City of Elgin is reminding prospective candidates for the city councilmember positions in the 2021 Elgin municipal election of…

3 years ago

Illinois Governor says Progressive Tax Amendment Vote Outcome Might not be known Tonight

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said it is not clear whether Illinoisans rejected or approved the progressive income tax amendment. Pritzker…

3 years ago

Illinois politics’ headless horseman

Over the debate of the Fair Tax Amendment, we had written about "the shadow politics." University of Illinois at Chicago…

3 years ago

Cook County State’s Attorney Election: Incumbent Democrat Foxx beat Republican O’Brien

Kim Foxx, the incumbent Democratic candidate, has fended off a challenge from Republican Pat O’Brien to become State’s Attorney of…

3 years ago

Lincoln Academy of Illinois honors UIS student Kodi Smith with Student Laureate Award

Kodi Smith, a University of Illinois Springfield student, has been selected as the winner of the Student Laureate Award. The…

3 years ago

Illinoisans cast votes in massive numbers, Biden wins

The counting still goes on. Illinoisans cast votes in massive numbers through polls and mail-in balloting. They voted for two…

3 years ago

“Special Operations” by Arlington Heights Public Works Forestry Department

Arlington Heights Public Works Forestry Department Special Operations for Christmas Tree or Holiday Tree at North School Park. On Tuesday…

3 years ago

First-degree murder charges filed against teen suspect

A Hoffman Estates male was shot in the face on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The homicide investigators of police announced…

3 years ago

Pumpkin Composting Event to happen in Elgin on November 7

The residents of the City of Elgin will get an opportunity to compost their pumpkins with a collection event on…

3 years ago

Study reveals Chicago parents are worried over COVID-19 than US adults

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Hospital released the results of a survey conducted in May – July 2020, in which…

3 years ago

100+ Exhibitions Announced for Intersect Chicago/SOFA Virtual Fair

For the inaugural edition of Intersect Chicago, Intersect Art and Design have announced over 100 exhibitions. Intersect Chicago is a…

3 years ago

Man Pleads Guilty of Sexual Conduct with Minor

28-year-old Joseph L. Hughes, aka "Joe King" of St. Louis, Missouri, has pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor and…

3 years ago

Man Charged for Using Explosive Device

A man is facing a federal criminal charge for allegedly using an explosive device to damage a suburban Chicago restaurant.…

4 years ago

Rockford mayor demands ease in restrictions for restaurants and bars

Tom McNamara, the mayor of Rockford, is holding a stance to urge JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, to ease…

4 years ago

Three-count indictment charges Fairview Heights man with possessing child pornography

Michael M. Rapa, a 67-year-old Fairview Heights man, has been charged with three counts of possessing child pornography. According to…

4 years ago

IDES announces drop in unemployment rate across Illinois for third consecutive month

The US Bureau of Statistics provided preliminary data to the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The data has been…

4 years ago

Fox Valley Orthopedics invites community residents to donate blood

There is no other precious gift than gifting your blood to save the life of someone else. According to the…

4 years ago

UIS featured in federal government video series

A video series was shot at the University of Illinois Springfield’s Child Protection Training Academy. The series is serving as…

4 years ago

Group Preparing to Declare Independence from Illinois

A group is preparing to declare its independence from Illinois. They said the residents are growing frustrated because they feel…

4 years ago

JJC Scholarship Fund to be benefited through Zonta Club’s LUNAFEST

Joliet Area’s Zonta Club is hosting LUNAFEST, a virtual film festival highlighting women as leaders in society. On Thursday, Oct.20,…

4 years ago

October 19; Curbside Leaf Collection Starts

The city of Naperville has organized two programs to dispose of leaves this season. The leaves change color and fall.…

4 years ago

Chicago Morning Star covers all the significant news and events that take place in Chicago and other cities in Illinois. Among events, you can find Naperville, Aurora, Peoria, Joliet, Rockford, Belleville and many others. We thoroughly monitor all legislative initiatives of the state and cities, analyze the activities of city councils, public and volunteer organizations, the police department, the fire department and the courts.

We focus on the topics of taxation, healthcare, education, Illinois child support and we also keep abreast of social initiatives in the state.

Our editorial team believes that news should not only inform state residents, but also be beneficial to society, that is why we pay special attention to charity exhibitions, fairs, and raising funds to help homeless who have suffered as a result of catastrophes and natural disasters.

We also try to help our readers diversify their leisure time: for this, we talk about cultural events that take place in various cities of the state, in particular, in Naperville and Aurora. The Chicago Morning Star has fresh announcements of art exhibitions, concerts, citywide events in major Illinois cities, and significant events in the sports world.

Our editorial team is confident that by comparing the standard of living and the activities of the service sector in all localities of the state, we can show an objective picture of life in the region. And thanks to information about the cultural and sporting life of Illinois, we hope to make the lives of citizens of Chicago and other cities in the state a little brighter and more diverse.

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