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Romeoville Man Sentenced to 7 Years After Crashing into Snowbank During Indiana Police Chase

Romeoville, IL - A high-speed chase through LaPorte County, Indiana, culminating in a dramatic crash, has led to a Romeoville man, Martin Devalois, being sentenced to 92 months in...

Will County, IL – St. Joseph Medical Center Nurses Joliet to Hold Informational Picket Tonight 

Joliet, IL - Nurses at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet are staging an informational picket today,...

Wilmington, IL – Police Promote Safe Driving During Motorcycle Awareness Month 

Wilmington, IL - With warmer temperatures beckoning more motorcyclists to hit the roads, Wilmington City Police Department, in...

Frankfort Police Promote Essential Helplines During Mental Health Awareness Month

Frankfort, IL - In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Frankfort Police Department is actively promoting access...

Downtown Mokena Food Truck Event Wednesday: Live Music and Diverse Culinary Delights Await

Mokena, IL - Tonight, downtown Mokena is set to host its popular 'Food Trucks on Front Street' event,...

Could the Chicago Bears make history this week by signing the NFL’s first female star?

For a team without a proven kicker, the Chicago Bears have a chance to make NFL history by adding a two time Olympic Gold Medalist to their roster in the form of Carli Lloyd.

Mayor Wells-Armstrong Presents Plans to Address Gun Violence at Cities United’s Annual Convening

Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong joined mayors from across the nation at the 6th annual Cities United Convening in Hampton, Virginia. Cities United, created in 2011, is a national coalition of mayors working to bring awareness to gun violence with a focus on African-American males. Their goal is to help local leaders reduce homicides in their cities by 50%, by the year 2025.

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Prioritizing Diversity in Corporate Leadership

Chicago — Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation today that works to increase diverse voices on corporate boards across the state.

KFC testing Vegan Chicken

Vegan chicken may be in your drive thru options in the near future. Starting tomorrow, KFC in Atlanta, Georgia will begin testing what they call “Beyond Fried...

Working to Rein in Prescription Drug Costs, Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Creating Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for PBMs

Working to rein in the rising costs of prescription drugs in Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation that creates the state’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, which negotiate drug prices and benefits on behalf of insurance plans.

NASA Administrator says Pluto is a planet

Now you can add NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine to the list of individuals who stand for Pluto’s planetary rights. During a tour of the Aerospace Engineering Science Building at the University of Colorado Boulder, Bridenstine said, “Just so you know, in my view, Pluto is a planet,”
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