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2021-06-20 14:31
Statement:
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago extends our appreciation to the Illinois General Assembly for passing House Bill 562, life-saving legislat… Read More
2021-06-19 21:21
Police from Prospect Heights, and firefighters and paramedics from Prospect Heights responded about 2:03 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2021 to a report of a crash with injuries and entrapment at 302… Read More
2021-06-19 18:26
Amid the obstacles of the pandemic, 20-year-old Erica Nurczyk found a way to stay true to her desire to help others, get involved, and support Joliet Junior College.
The health communication… Read More
2021-06-19 14:18
“Bringing Up Baby” will be the first movie that will be viewed outdoors this summer at Aurora Regional Fire Museum.
A new outdoor film series sponsored by Aurora Downtown kicks o… Read More
2021-06-18 20:12
Police and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 3:50 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021 to a report that a shoplifter was injured in a struggle with store security at the Jewel-Osco… Read More
2021-06-18 17:01
The Illinois Innocence Project (IIP) at the University of Illinois Springfield is pleased to announce its client Jennifer McMullan has been released after more than 19 ye… Read More
2021-06-18 14:56
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago again has been recognized as a Best Children’s Hospital for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report a… Read More
2021-06-17 19:54
Asia Capital Real Estate (ACRE) has closed on a $51.5 million loan to support the refinancing and redevelopment of The Duncan, a multi-building luxury community in Chicago’s West… Read More
2021-06-17 17:32
Forget the high-end pools and dog parks. One of the newest types of apartment building amenities is the dedicated hospitality suite, an onsite place for visiting friends or family to stay as… Read More
2021-06-17 15:45
The annual Earth Day Fair is set for Sunday, June 27 at Knoch Knolls Park from 1:00-4:00 p.m. This free, outdoor event will feature eco-friendly vendors and organizations offering hands-on a… Read More
2021-06-16 20:38
The first of 3 games back home at DuPage Medical Group Field against Équipe Québec. Lefty Tyler Jandron started off the game on the bump as the Slammers looked to bounce back a… Read More
2021-06-16 18:17
Alisha Brennon, a 2020 graduate of the Joliet Junior College Orthotics and Prosthetics program, has won the Pacesetter Award from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA)… Read More
2021-06-16 14:56
Chicago exploded with activity last week when the city reached phase 5. It’s been a long year, and now that many restrictions are falling away, there are suddenly not enough hours in t… Read More
2021-06-15 20:50
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and TranSystems are leading the $180 million redesign and transformation of Chicago’s second busiest transit spots, the State/Lake S… Read More
2021-06-15 19:24
Since May of 2021 the RAEDC has been featuring regional properties and available land on our Instagram profile @RockfordAreaEDC. These profiles share the availability of opportunit… Read More
2021-06-15 15:57
Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Lake Zurich responded about 11:50 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2021 to a report of open burning that extended to a house in the block 100 Miller Road in La… Read More
2021-06-14 21:28
Landmarks Illinois has awarded a total of $17,000 in matching grants to support historic preservation efforts in six Illinois communities. Projects in Chicago, Jacksonville, Lockport, S… Read More
2021-06-14 19:21
Joliet Junior College President Dr. Judy Mitchell has received the Gary W. Davis Ethical Leadership Award from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA). The honor was pres… Read More
2021-06-14 15:11
The Joliet Fire Department will be entering the second phase of its annual hydrant testing beginning on Monday June 28th, 2021. The testing program will be conducted Monday throug… Read More
2021-06-13 21:26
Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 9:47 a.m. Sunday, June 13, 2021 to a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle at Sigwalt Street and Chestnut Avenue… Read More
2021-06-13 20:08
Arlington Heights police arrested a DUI driver on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Northwest Highway and Wilke Road in Arlington Heights.
Police transported the driver in custody to Arlingt… Read More
2021-06-13 14:13
A delegation from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Intersect Illinois, and 17 economic development partners represented Illinois at the 2021 virtual SelectUSA Investment… Read More
2021-06-12 21:42
During an interview on WRMN AM 1410, a flippant Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley displayed that she was amused that “the public” and the “news media” misinterpreted an i… Read More
2021-06-12 16:38
Fairview Heights, Ill. – Two Nebraska men were sentenced this week to lengthy prison terms for
committing a series of armed robberies in Effingham, Illinois, and the Metro East in Apri… Read More
2021-06-12 14:11
Yesterday evening the Peoria County Board approved amendments to the Building & Property Maintenance Code of the Peoria County Code to include the adoption of the 2018 edition of the Int… Read More
2021-06-11 20:31
The Naperville Park District Board of Park Commissioners conducted annual officer elections at their regular meeting on Thursday, June 10 at Fort Hill Activity Center. Marie… Read More
2021-06-11 17:27
The Naperville Police Department issued a total of 46 citations during the recent Memorial Day Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign.
“Through the Memorial Day enforcement campaign… Read More
2021-06-11 15:20
Rock Valley College (RVC) was awarded a Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) grant of $1.5 million to serve 150 participants in September 2019. The initial grant provided the opportunity to pro… Read More
2021-06-10 21:56
An apparent labor dispute brought out workers at the perimeter of the construction site at 325 East Palatine Road in Arlington Heights on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Two inflatable rats, an inf… Read More
2021-06-10 16:03
With ridership steadily increasing from pandemic lows, Metra will be adding service to all of it lines starting in July and will introduce enhanced pilot schedules on four lines with more of… Read More
2021-06-10 15:14
The pandemic hasn’t kept David Lozano, Joliet Junior College’s new student trustee, from staying active in campus clubs and activities.
Shortly after he enrolled in JJC, Lozano b… Read More
2021-06-09 21:52
Illinois colleges and universities are pushing for most students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before they return to campuses in the fall.
The state’s largest private universities… Read More
2021-06-09 16:48
Naperville Park District’s lineup of free, summer entertainment begins the week of June 13 with the kickoff of the Concerts in Your Park and Children’s Lunch Hour Entertainment s… Read More
2021-06-09 14:44
Chief of Police Robert Marshall has announced his retirement from the Naperville Police Department effective July 2, 2021. This announcement marks the culmination of the Chief’s 44-yea… Read More
2021-06-08 21:37
Joliet Junior College Police Officer Antione Edwards is among the recipients of the 2021 Juvenile Officer of the Year Award from the Illinois Juvenile Officers Association (IJOA), in recogni… Read More
2021-06-08 16:32
MARINA BLACK: UNSEEN
Opening: Friday, June 11, 5 – 7:30 pm
Catherine Edelman Gallery
There are many photographers whose work reveals its intent upon first viewing. Then there are… Read More
2021-06-08 14:24
Developers of the 1000M skyscraper, a 74-story Michigan Ave. condominium, say they have halted construction of the Helmut Jahn-designed structure to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
“&l&hell…Read More
2021-06-07 20:21
On Sunday, June 6, 2021, at approximately 1:06 a.m., Peoria Police responded to the 2800 block of W Gilbert Ave regarding a report of someone shot.
Upon arrival, Officers located an adult ma… Read More
2021-06-07 17:09
Midday Spray returns for its second summer at Rotary Hill, located at 443 Aurora Ave. beginning the week of June 14 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This free event feat… Read More
2021-06-07 14:55
JOLIET, IL – Looking to further their division lead over the Thunderbolts, the Slammers hoped to secure a sweep as right hander Kipp Rollings took the mound for the Slammers. However… Read More
2021-06-06 16:59
Police from Barrington Hills, and firefighters and paramedics from Barrington-Countryside Fire Protection District responded about 7:36 a.m. Sunday, June 6, 2021 to a report of a rollover cr… Read More
2021-06-06 14:30
Over 3,000 solar panels will help provide clean energy to Naperville electric customers
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — The City of Naperville, along with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (I… Read More
2021-06-05 22:10
Trent Keegan, a 27 year-old male resident of Chicago and formerly a resident of Crystal Lake, was arrested Tuesday, June 1, 2021 suspected of committing an armed robbery at the Woodstock Sup… Read More
2021-06-05 18:18
Local experts will talk about the history of Juneteenth during an online panel discussion.
The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Center for Lincoln Studies will host a discu… Read More
2021-06-05 14:12
JOLIET, IL – After a defeat in the last series, the Slammers were eager to kick off this three game series against the Thunderbolts with a win. Slammers lefty Tyler Jandron took charge… Read More
2021-06-04 20:01
Peoria County Treasurer Nicole Bjerke would like to remind Peoria County taxpayers that the first installment of real estate taxes is due on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
Taxes are payable at most… Read More
2021-06-04 18:36
On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, the Naperville Police Department arrested Barry Lee Whelpley, 76, of Mounds View, Minnesota for the 1972 murder of 15-year-old Naperville resident Julie Ann Hanso… Read More
2021-06-04 14:08
The City of Joliet Economic Development Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers, second floor, Joliet City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet… Read More
2021-06-03 22:01
Police, firefighters and paramedics from Mount Prospect responded about 10:35 p.m. Monday, May 31, 2021 to a report of an outside fire in the block of 1100 Wildwood Lane in Mount Prospect. B… Read More
2021-06-03 21:57
Centennial Beach has aquatic programs for all ages beginning in early to mid-June. Swim lessons, springboard diving training, Beach yoga, aquatic fitness and more favorite programs are retur… Read More
2021-06-03 15:45
On Thursday, June 3, 2021, at approximately 12:16 a.m., Naperville Police Officers responded to a 911 call for a robbery in progress at 7-Eleven, 1663 North Route 59.
The preliminary investi… Read More
2021-06-02 21:41
JOLIET, IL – The Slammers take on the Schaumburg Boomers in the first game of a 3 game series. Cam Aufderheide started on the mound for the Slammers and went 3 scorel… Read More
2021-06-02 19:36
Joliet Junior College is the national winner of the Award for Excellence in Advancing Diversity by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Recipients were announced during the… Read More
2021-06-02 14:20
ComEd has established two special hardship programs for residential and non-profit customers that need assistance in paying past due energy bills.
RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL HARDSHIP
Customers… Read More
2021-06-01 21:47
Tromarama: Tromarama 2021
Begins June 5
DOCUMENT
The exhibition at the gallery will feature Beta, a site-specific installation that questions the standardized elementary education programs t… Read More
2021-06-01 18:07
Skokie police responded about 11:08 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021 to a report that six offenders were connected to a flash mob robbery and took merchandise consisting of handbag, purses, scarve… Read More
2021-06-01 14:55
Gov JB Pritzker has announced the release of a $20.7 billion multi-year plan to improve Illinois’ roads and bridges over the next six years.
The commitment, fueled by the historic, bip… Read More
2021-05-30 17:46
JOLIET, IL – The Slammers beat the ThunderBolts 3-1 on a chilly mid 40 degree night. The top of the first went 1-2-3. Sean Green led off with a single to start off the season at home… Read More
2021-05-30 14:39
Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 11:44 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 2021 to a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle in Arlington Heights.
Paramedics were… Read More
2021-05-29 17:11
First Fridays will feature more than two dozen venues open with art, music, and more on June 4. The evening will kick off a two-day Aurora Arts Weekend on June 4 and 5.
June’s First Fr… Read More
2021-05-29 14:06
McHenry police are investigating reports that two subjects ran from the scene of an extra alarm fire as the destructive fire began at the former “Just for Run” Roller Rink on Nor… Read More
2021-05-28 21:18
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A St. Clair County man is under federal indictment on multiple charges involving producing and distributing sexually explicit images of minors. Zachary Denn… Read More
2021-05-28 19:53
The Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners recognized three members of the Park Police at their May 27 meeting at Fort Hill Activity Center. Officer Tyler Benjamin re… Read More
2021-05-28 14:44
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Robert Marshall announced today that bond has been set for an Aurora man charged shooting a rival gang membe… Read More
2021-05-27 19:54
The City of Joliet is pleased to announce the addition of Ms. Eva-Marie Tropper as the new Director of Community Development effective Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
Some of Eva-Marie’s previo… Read More
2021-05-27 17:15
Aurora Museum Week will highlight Aurora’s museums during the second week of June.
After celebrating virtually in 2020, the week promises to be more hands-on this year by offering an i… Read More
2021-05-27 14:22
Graham Foundation Announces 71 New Grants to Individuals for Architecture Projects
The Graham Foundation announced the award of 71 new grants to individuals worldwide that support projects o… Read More
2021-05-26 20:05
Farmers and Merchants National Bank (FMB), in partnership with the City of O’Fallon and Poettker Construction, broke ground on a new FMB location on May 18 at 1805 East Highway 50… Read More
2021-05-26 18:08
Aurora Arts Weekend will bring multiple art shows to downtown Aurora on June 4 and 5. Aurora Arts Weekend will feature events at both First Fridays on June 4 and Fox River Arts Ramble on Jun… Read More
2021-05-26 14:57
Joliet Junior College has partnered with Costco Pharmacy to gauge interest in a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on its campus. The clinic would be available to JJC students, employees and community… Read More
2021-05-25 20:34
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — On Monday, May 24, 2021, the Naperville Police Department received a delayed report of an armed robbery that occurred that night in the 1500 block of Fairway Drive… Read More
2021-05-25 19:50
The Peoria County Courthouse, Veteran’s Assistance Commission, Peoria City/County Health Department, Peoria County Election Commission, Highway Department office, and Peoria County Ani… Read More
2021-05-25 15:44
New Tourism Ad Features Route 66 and Great River Road DestinationsCHICAGO – Just in time for National Road Trip Day (May 28), the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Oppo… Read More
2021-05-24 21:25
Illinois construction employment has largely recovered from the pandemic, with a significant surge in hiring in April — the biggest increase in the nation, with 4,000 new jobs —… Read More
2021-05-24 19:34
Springfield, Illinois – The City of Springfield’s Economic & Community Development Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 26 at 2:30 p.m. in the City Council Ch… Read More
2021-05-24 15:54
The next presentation in the Fort Hill Wellness Series will take place on Wednesday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m. live via Zoom, focusing on Parkinson’s disease, its progression and ways to rel… Read More
2021-05-23 19:19
Lake County Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters and paramedics from Wauconda Fire Protection District responded about 3:10 a.m. Sunday, May 23, 2021 to a a report of a motorcycle down… Read More
2021-05-23 16:24
BENTON, Ill. – Johnny J. Collado, 30, of Bronx, New York, was sentenced today to 28 months in
federal prison and 2 years of court supervision after his release. In January, Collado ple… Read More
2021-05-22 20:19
Aurora Downtown approved small business grants totaling nearly $40,000 this week. The announcement serves as a bellwether that downtown businesses are ready for post-pandemic growth.
Aurora… Read More
2021-05-22 18:14
The City of Joliet Prison Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 4 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, at Joliet City Hall, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Ill… Read More
2021-05-22 16:08
NAPERVILLE CRIME STOPPERS are offering up to a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest of person(s) responsible for several incidents of Indecent Exposure occurring on the sou… Read More
2021-05-21 19:45
Naperville Park District’s two splash pads are now open for the season at the 95th Street Community Plaza and at Wolf’s Crossing Community Park. With warm, summer weather pr… Read More
2021-05-21 17:00
East St. Louis, Ill. – A Collinsville man pled guilty today to a Federal Grand Jury Indictment
charging him with distributing methamphetamine in East St. Louis, Illinois.
According to… Read More
2021-05-21 15:12
Springfield, Illinois – On Monday May 17, 2021 the Springfield Police Department and the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office arrested Austin Angeli (male, 26 years old) and Cody Sno… Read More
2021-05-20 19:09
The University of Illinois Springfield is planting Japanese maple trees on its campus.
On Tuesday, April 27, the university started planting the first of 1,000 trees.
UIS plans to… Read More
2021-05-20 17:38
AJ LATRACE
Demand for industrial real estate has been the focus of much discussion about the current conversation of the market, and yet another report offers a comprehensive look at exactly… Read More
2021-05-20 15:25
While EXPO CHICAGO is not taking place in person this coming September – fair organizers announced recently a permanent move to April – EXPO’s parent company Art… Read More
2021-05-19 20:50
President Biden recently announced his $1.8 trillion American Families Plan (AFP), the third step in his Build Back Better policy initiative. The announcement followed the previous rele… Read More
2021-05-19 17:10
The Plumbers Union (UA) Local 130 has obtained a $25 million building permit to construct a seven-story parking garage, the first stage of a project including a six story building at 13… Read More
2021-05-19 14:05
Concerns about impact on access to services and disparities in health outcomes
Latinx and Black children are enrolled in public and private managed care health plans in greater proportions t… Read More
2021-05-18 20:57
The University of Illinois Springfield, in partnership with SHIELD Illinois, is now offering free COVID-19 saliva testing to the public.
The free tests are being funded through an agree… Read More
2021-05-18 18:52
The City of Joliet Arts Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers, second floor, Joliet City Hall, 150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, 60432 to di… Read More
2021-05-18 14:32
Per Executive Order issued by the Governor on May 17, 2021, individuals who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 are no longer required to wear face coverings while visiting Naperville Pa… Read More
2021-05-17 21:19
NAPERVILLE CRIME STOPPERS are offering a cash reward for the following incident:
On Saturday, May 15, 2021, at approximately 5:39 p.m., officers from the Naperville Police Department respond… Read More
2021-05-17 19:45
JOLIET, IL —The Joliet Slammers are opening the 2021 season at home on Friday, May 28 and are excited to announce that the allowed capacity at DuPage Medical Group Field will be 60% of… Read More
2021-05-17 16:02
Wangari Mathenge | The Expats Studies: Impression on Paper
Opening: Friday, May 21, 6 – 9 pm
May 21 – July 25
Epiphany Center for the Arts
9th Annual Art Competition
Openin… Read More
2021-05-16 20:52
As we celebrate economic development week we recognize that success requires partners, stakeholders, and collaboration. Often as we interact with the public the topic of economic development… Read More
2021-05-16 17:08
Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 11:26 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021 to a report of a crash with injuries at Arlington Heights Road and Oakton Street… Read More
2021-05-16 14:48
Springfield, Illinois – The City of Springfield’s goal has always been to get our businesses fully and safely reopened, our workers safely back to their offices, and our children… Read More
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