Staying home. Directive for Naperville Residents
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Illinois, Governor has ordered residents to stay home and the City of Naperville …
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Federal jury charges Christopher Grant in case of Trooper Nicholas Hopkins death
Illinois State Trooper Nicholas Hopkins was killed while attempting to execute a search warrant in East St. Louis, Illinois, on …
Naperville Mayor Chirico signs executive order to extend liquor licenses
Steve Chirico, the mayor of Naperville, has signed an executive order that extends all liquor licenses. According to the officials, …
Metra switches to alternative schedule amid COVID-19 outbreak
A drop in passengers occurred due to the recent coronavirus outbreak as people are practicing social distancing and home isolation. …
Jeanne Ives elected as Republican nominee in Illinois’s sixth district
Jeanne Ives has been elected as the Republican nominee on Tuesday for Congress in the general elections. Ives beat her …
Pritzker confirms total of 422 cases, 3 new deaths of coronavirus in Illinois
The coronavirus pandemic has spread all across the state. 422 total cases of coronavirus have been reported by Illinois on …
Pritzker launches new website related to state’s response to COVID-19 pandemic
JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, has been giving a daily briefing to the media related to the response of …
Organic producers discussed building regional supply chain in last GP Farm Forum
The last GP Farm Forum took place in February 2020. The economic development opportunity has been created in Greater Peoria …
Mayor Chirico declares local state of emergency in City of Naperville
Steve Chirico, the mayor of the City of Naperville, declared a local state of emergency in the City of Naperville …
City of Freeport looks to help citizens and businesses through cost reductions
Jodi Miller, the mayor of the City of Freeport, announced that the City was looking at several options to help …
Illinois suffers its first death due to COVID-19 pandemic
The first coronavirus-related death has been reported in Illinois on Tuesday. JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, said in his …
Illinois offers free tax preparation assistance to low-income and senior citizens
The low-to-moderate income families and seniors living in Illinois are getting an opportunity to file their income taxes of 2019 …
JLL report declares Chicago 3rd most-expensive construction market in US
The Construction Outlook 2020 report released by JLL revealed that Chicago was the third-most-expensive construction market in the United States. …
Former Vice President Joe Biden wins Illinois primary on Tuesday
Joe Biden, the former Vice President of the United States, has strengthened his hold on the Democratic nomination after winning …
Rockford man submits guilty plea on child pornography transportation charges
Donovan Heidenreich, a 25-year-old Rockford man, submitted a written plea agreement in which he admitted that he was involved in …
Child Pornography and Exploitation charges on North Suburban Man
A North Suburban man has pleaded guilty of federal criminal charges of threatening to publish sexually explicit images of an …
COVID-19 affects Area Museums
Coronavirus has taken a toll on everyone and everything as many public events have been postponed or canceled because of …
Nathan Reitz to increase transparency in lobbying practices
State Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steelville is continuing to increase accountability among public officials and pass commonsense ethics reforms. In pursuit …
Organizers decide to cancel 32nd Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet in Lena
The 32nd annual Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet in Lena, Illinois, has been canceled by the …
State officials move to ban public gatherings for one month across Illinois
32 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed by the relevant authorities in Illinois so far. The growing number of coronavirus …
Project Python results in more than 600 arrests, Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion targeted
The results of Project Python has been released by the US Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). …
JJC Board of Trustees appoints Betty Washington board member
The appointment of Betty Washington to the board has been approved by the Junior Joliet College Board of Trustees. Washington …
SNAP Recipients to be connected with jobs through Innovative new pilot
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has announced an innovative partnership with private philanthropy and the National Able Network. …
Panel demands Earned Income Tax Credit, affordable housing expansion
The expansion of affordable housing and the Earned Income Tax Credit were the demands of an array of community groups, …
COVID-19 affects March 17 Primary Election
Independence Village of Peoria, St. Sharbel Apartments, and Lutheran Hillside Village have notified the Peoria County Election Commission that they …
Georgetown Man, Urban Woman indicted on Child Sex Crimes Charges
Ian J. Dukes, 37, of Georgetown, Ill., and Julie P. Snyder, 43, of the 400 block of W. University Ave., …
City of Freeport accepts resignation of City Manager Lowell Crow
Lowell Crow, the City Manager of Freeport, has resigned from his position. The City of Freeport has accepted the resignation …
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