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Placeholder while loading article actionsMatt Paprocki is president of the Illinois Policy Institute and host of the "Stay & Fight for Illinois" podcast.When Boeing announced last month that it was moving its headquarters from Chicago…

CHICAGO (WLS) — A man was shot dead on North Avenue Beach on Tuesday night, and shortly after, three Chicago police officers were injured as they broke up a fight in nearby Old Town.At a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, CPD…

By David Oberly (June 21, 2022, 4:49 PM EDT) -- For more than three years, attorneys have remained relentless in their efforts to expand the outer limits of Illinois' biometric information privacy law to the extent where the courts…

Best known for his iconic characters like Puddy in the hit NBC comedy SeinfeldBuzz Lightyear on Star Command's Buzz Lightyear and Joe Swanson on family guy, Warburton brings his signature baritone bravado to his new role with Day Inn and…

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Mayor Lori Lightfoot's administration has exempted more than 1,750 members of the Chicago Police Department from the city's COVID-19 vaccination mandate and has not moved to fire a single police officer for failing to comply with the…

Any Target lover knows that a shopping trip to this store can get really out of hand, really fast.Ran for milk and toothpaste? Be prepared, you'll walk out of the store with about $100 more stuff you probably didn't need, but absolutely…

Dry Transport. Pete Buttigieg was in Chicago on Saturday speaking to the city's political leaders about efforts to encourage fair and equitable transportation options for all residents. Buttigieg appeared at 56e The…

TOANO, Va., May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of C&F Financial Corporation (CFFI, Financial) has declared a regular cash dividend of 40 cents per share, which is payable July 1, 2022 to shareholders of record June…

Economist Alicia Munnell tells America it has had a retirement problem for decades, and by most measures it has gotten worse. The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, which she directs, calculates that half of households will…

After the Quad Cities hosting two major Radisson hotels since the 1990s, the area will soon be reduced to nothing (except Country Inn & Suites, a Radisson brand). The Radisson on John Deere Commons opened in 1997 next to the…

Classic cars, some over 100 years old, from the United States, Japan, England, Australia and Canada, will line up at Rocky Point State Park in Warwick on Saturday for the start of a 2,300 miles to North Dakota.The 130 cars for the Grande…

CHICAGO (WLS) — A violin made in 1758 has been returned after it was stolen in a burglary, Chicago police said.He's said to be worth $400,000, according to police.CPD tweeted a photo of the Nicolo Gagliano violin they recovered. Police…

New applicants for unemployment assistance in the United States fell from the previous week, a sign that the labor market remains tight.There were 229,000 initial jobless claims on a seasonally adjusted basis in the week to June 11,…

Our newsroom occasionally reports articles under the "staff" byline. Often, the "personal" byline is used when rewriting basic information briefs from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure,…

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved the use of grant funds to improve…

Pain Center of America Pain Treatment Centers of America in Bentonville, AK sells out May 2022 This was another successful joint venture partnership and exit for…

BUFFALO, NY — The white gunman who killed 10 black people in a racist attack at a Buffalo supermarket was charged Wednesday with federal hate crimes and could face the death penalty.The criminal complaint filed Wednesday against Payton…

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June 14 - A man is released on $100,000 bond as he is accused of raping a 19-year-old woman in her car outside a birthday party at an East Windsor hotel in June 2019.Donovan Jordan Austin, 22, who listed an address on Plymouth Street in…

Edmonds Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Greg Urban gives last minute instructions to event staff as they prepare for the July 4, 2021 Beat Brackett 5k race. "There's no question leaving Edmonds is bittersweet," Edmonds Chamber…

Jim Ryan, who served two terms as Illinois attorney general and unsuccessfully ran for governor, has died. He was 76 years old. A reluctant politician and no-nonsense prosecutor whose career success was tempered by…

Currently, Michigan is the only state in the nation that prohibits discrimination based on height or weight under its civil rights law, and there is no such federal law.New Jersey State Sen. Andrew Zwicker of D-Monmouth Junction would like…

A flag reading "Don't step on my womb" is displayed in front of the United States Supreme Court.…

CHICAGO — The weekend shootings in Chicago left at least 15 people injured, three of them fatally, police said.Five people were injured Saturday in a drive-by shooting in the city's South End, according to Chicago police. The victims were…

Check Out These Hotel Stocks On The Stock Market TodayOver the past two years, most investors have likely…

Two incumbents are vying for the Republican nomination for a new 15th congressional district seat with Rodney Davis touting his legislative experience and Mary Miller pointing to her endorsement by former President Donald Trump.The winner…

Chicago was again urged on Thursday to move toward providing some form of reparations to…

ATLANTIC CITY — A union representing housekeeping workers at Atlantic City casinos said four of the resorts were not complying with a COVID-related requirement that hotel rooms be cleaned daily, and said called on the state on Wednesday to…

Illinois gas taxes mean additional pain at the pump, especially for Chicago residents. Gasoline prices in Chicago set another record on June 7, topping $6 a gallon for the first time ever, according to AAA. Among the…

Lightfoot's biggest recent victory is one that eluded his predecessors: a deal to build a casino in Chicago, where a portion of the proceeds will go to pay the pensions of police and firefighters who upset former executives. It's a move…

A suspected impaired driver crashed through the windows surrounding a hotel pool on the Branson Strip in the…

A man accused of shooting dead a customer outside a Red Deer Walmart shortly before Christmas in 2019 unexpectedly pleaded guilty on Monday afternoon just before his trial began. Jury selection had just been completed at the…

CHICAGO — A recent political poll I previewed last week showed the son of a civil rights icon and a Chicago alderman were at an impasse to win the Democratic primary in the race for 17 candidates to replace retired U.S. Representative Bobby…

Illinois' 5e The congressional district, which covers parts of Cook and DuPage counties, has been represented by Congressman Mike Quigley since 2009, and he is running for another term this year. Quigley, who won a special…

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans at the bottom of the income scale are again struggling to make ends meet.A confluence of factors — the expiration of federal stimulus checks and soaring inflation on basics like gasoline and food — are driving an…

PHILADELPHIA — Gunfire killed three people and injured at least 11 others in one of downtown Philadelphia's most popular entertainment districts late Saturday night, authorities said.Police officers were patrolling the South Street area in…

CHICAGO (WLS) – As Chicago students near the end of the school year, educators and law enforcement are pledging to support them through the summer months when many face violence army in their neighborhood.At Gately Park in Pullman there was…

Today and Sunday are free fishing days throughout the state of…

On Thursday, May 5, Vaughn College's robotics team competed against more than 70 national and international universities from around the world at the VEX U Worlds Robotics competition in Dallas, Texas. Thanks to their efforts, they…

Dual-brand hotel contributed 48 hotels to Wyndham's now-record development pipeline of more than 1,500 hotels Tweet that This new brand pairing has contributed 48 hotels to Wyndham's now-record development pipeline of more than 1,500…

Video: Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas joins "Chicago Tonight" after announcing his candidacy. (Produced by Paul Caine) Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas announced Wednesday that he will run for mayor, saying Chicago is…

Irvin vows to repeal criminal justice reforms, gubernatorial rival calls it 'fraud' Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin led his campaign for governor in Chicago on Wednesday, promising to repeal criminal justice reforms enacted by incumbent JB…

In this regular update, we summarize FinTech-related financial services regulatory developments for the week ending May 27, 2022. UK CMA publishes findings of 'lessons learned' review in Open Banking The Competition and Markets…

The crash happened near the intersection of East Davis Road and South Morristown Pike in Greenfield. GREENFIELD, Ind. - A man was seriously injured in a crash in Greenfield after injuring an Anderson police officer in…

Deere & Company found using the ticker (DE) now have 21 analysts covering the stock. Analyst consensus points to a buy rating. The range between the high target price and the low target price is between 472 and 283, with the…

CHICAGO (WLS) — There were several arrests at North Avenue Beach on Monday, as many gathered by the lake to celebrate Memorial Day.The CPD did not confirm the exact number of arrests, but said the arrests were linked to a number of isolated…

My best friend needs help right now. She is a cancer patient and a hardworking grandmother. She has been raising her 7-year-old grandson for years due to the loss of her daughter in a car accident. My friend recently had a recurrence of…

CHICAGO (WLS) — That fatal shooting at the "Bean" two weeks ago prompted a 10 p.m. curfew for under-18s that will be in effect over the holiday weekend.Hundreds of people joined a peace march on Saturday from the Magnificent Mile to…

Opfi Inc. (NYSE: OPFI – Get a rating) CEO Todd G. Schwartz bought 8,394 shares of the company in a trade on Thursday, May 26. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $3.52 per share, for a total transaction!-->…

PA 611 has reopened after a six-week shutdown to repair parts of a highway retaining wall that collapsed due to heavy rain.Local businesses said the many detours had hurt them and were happy that the roadway had reopened.The Pennsylvania…

A Cook County judge says a Tuesday shooting at a Far South Side CTA bus station could…

A company that provides loans for car repair, furniture and pets to consumers, including U.S. service members, charges up to 189% interest in some areas, working with a U.S.-based bank to circumvent…

Share the article Last update 1 week agoAfter staying home during the pandemic for two years, travelers want to get out and explore the world. They are planning more road trips than ever and many companies in the travel…

Chicago police are far more likely to stop investigating a hit-and-run accident than to solve it, records show - leaving victims in the dark even in cases with seemingly obvious clues. In the case of an accident that left…

Homebuilder stocks are slumping amid the worst construction cost inflation, shortages and soaring mortgage rates that are driving buyers away from the market. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. Sales of new single-family homes in April…

East Lampeter Township-based Armstrong Flooring Inc. faces a series of crucial bankruptcy hearings starting…

The Wood County Health Department inspected restaurant operations from Perrysburg to North Baltimore during…

Road trips have become the go-to vacation for families amid the pandemic and continue to be the preferred way to travel for many this summer season. In fact, a recent study commissioned by Wyndham for its American Road Trip Index found…

Chicago businessman Dr. Willie Wilson has announced a $1 million cash and grocery giveaway specifically for Chicago seniors. According to a news release, seniors living in Chicago Housing Authority buildings can receive…

This week, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul urged President Joe Biden to completely forgive federal…

(NerdWallet) - It's been a banner year for weddings, with Wedding Report industry experts predicting that more than 2.5 million couples will wed - a 40-year high. But you may find that your finances aren't quite ready for the costs…

CHICAGO (WLS) — Three people were injured in shootings hours apart Saturday morning in South Chicago, police said.Three men were inside a vehicle in the 8500 block of the South Commercial Avenue neighborhood when a dark-colored SUV pulled…

The town of Gaylord was under a state of emergency Friday night after a tornado hit the town, killing at least one person and destroying many homes and businesses. The Escanaba High School…

That's why we're calling on Congress to finally close this loophole before it's further exploited by corporations seeking the full benefits of a Federal Deposit Insurance Corp-backed charter bank. without the necessary supervision and…

JOLIET, IL — A 36-year-old man was found dead Friday morning in the parking lot of the Baymont Inn and Suites at 1730 McDonough St. Joliet Police spokesman Dwayne English said officers were called to the Baymont Inn to an unresponsive man…

Although the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.75 percentage points so far this year, the US economy is showing signs of heading into a recession next year, in part due to the uncertainty related to the pandemic and Russia's…

Poconos primary voters made their choice in contested primaries for two state representative seats.In the 139th District, they picked a Wayne County commissioner and former school board candidate to run for the Pennsylvania House seat in…

Three people have been arrested by the Will County Sheriff's Office and charged with financial crimes that authorities say defrauded financial institutions of more than $2.5 million.Wednesday's arrests of Mays Abuhattab, 36, and Eddie Wood,…

MORRIS — A new barbecue restaurant, mortgage lender, new thrift store and logistics company are among four new business licenses Morris City Council approved Monday night.Jason Durkin will operate Waterstone Mortgage Corp., a mortgage…

OSWEGO, IL — After 31 years in the public sector and 12 with the Village of Oswego, Chief Financial Officer Mark Horton is set to retire June 10, officials said.Horton's last day will be June 10. Once retired, he plans to spend more time…

The Environmental Health Division of the Victoria County Department of Public Health inspects places where…

2021 was the worst year for violent crime in nearly three decades. More than 1,000 homicides took place in Cook County last year. Crime — especially violent crime — is still a big issue for Chicago voters, and the recent spike could be…

According to UPI.comJennifer Vernancio has been a waitress at a pizzeria in Cranston, Rhode Island called Big Cheese & Pub for three and a half years. She is a single mother of a 16 year old daughter and a 3 year old son.She told the…

CHICAGO — Residents of a Rogers Park apartment building believe the recent deaths of three women were due to a lack of air conditioning throughout the 10-story building. While the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office will…

The smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) is one of the only two species native to Illinois. This small,…

You can authorize someone you trust to act on your behalf if something happens to you. Find out how to appoint an enduring power of attorney today. WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS, USA, May 13,…

CHICAGO (WLS) — Gov. JB Pritzker will sign a bill Friday to crack down on burglaries and other retail thefts.Governor Pritzker will sign a retail theft crime bill at Water Tower Place on the Magnificent Mile.The Governor hopes the Retail…

JERSEY CITY — A 28-year-old city resident has admitted to the stabbing death of his 23-year-old roommate nearly two years ago. Tong Cheng pleaded guilty to manslaughter, Hudson County District Attorney Esther Suarez announced Wednesday.On…

As a member of Congress, I fervently hoped that the bill would pass. I voted for a similar House bill that passed earlier this year, amid fierce GOP opposition. For the past 50 years, although legal and safe, abortion has been seen as a…

Ukraine's top prosecutor unveiled plans for the first war crimes trial of a captured Russian soldier on Wednesday, as fighting raged in the east and south and the Kremlin considered the possibility of annexing a corner of…

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2022--Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”)…

TOWN OF KILLDEER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING April 18, 2022 Commission Chairman Carey Praus called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The commissioners present were Kevin Candrian, Kelly Summerfield, Ryan Schleppenbach and…

ALSIP-CRESTWOOD, IL – Small businesses in Alsip and Crestwood have received a combined total of $510,000 in assistance from Illinois' Back to Business program, according to a press release sent Wednesday by Governor JB's office…

Chicago City Council members gave Monday to Mayor Lori Lightfoot's decision to place a high-stakes bet on Bally's to build a casino in River West, even as the mayor's team urged them to quickly approve the proposal and to avoid a massive…

Chicago Police Superintendent. David Brown provided an update on violent crime in the city on Monday and asked for the public's help in identifying a duo wanted in 8 armed robberies, including one that left a 23-year-old…

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in New Jersey, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may recommend universal face coverings for the Garden State as early as this week.14 counties in New Jersey have moved into the "average"…

The 6th Annual Tennessee Pirate Fest invites you to step back in time to the age of piracy.This…

CHICAGO (WLS) — The grief is unimaginable.A mother tries to figure out that nearly five months after burying a son because of gun violence, she now has to bury another."We were cooking our Mother's Day dinner like I always do," said Diane…

ST. CLOUD - Comic book enthusiasts and collectors celebrated the art form and showed their support for independent stores this weekend.Granite City Comics and St. Cloud Public Library teamed up Saturday for Free Comic Book Day. At the…

CHICAGO- More than 100 businesses in the Southwest Side and Southwest Suburbs have received more than $3.2 million in Back to Business program funding thanks to the advocacy and support of State Senator Bill Cunningham and…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Amnesty International says it has documented numerous war crimes committed by Russian forces in communities around Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, including arbitrary executions, bombings of residences and torture.…

During and since my time as an active duty officer in the military, I have devoted much time and energy to protecting the military from financial predators. Last year I focused on passing the Predatory Lending Prevention…

PARSIPPANY, NJ – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchise company with more than 8,900 hotels in more than 95 countries, released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report highlighting its…

As the city does its best to keep a poker face, Bally CEO Soo Kim landed at Midway Airport on Wednesday afternoon for a meeting with Mayor Lori Lightfoot to ostensibly finalize his choice as Chicago casinos.The meeting, scheduled for…

New data on crime rates in Chicago's premier entertainment district has theatergoers and residents alike pressing local police for answers this week. The statistics come after a series of high-profile violent incidents in…

RIVER EDGE - A 32-year-old borough woman has been charged with murder, stemming from the recent death of a newborn baby.Sun Min Grace Yoo Chan was arrested on Tuesday, Bergen County District Attorney Mark Musella said.In addition to murder,…

(The Center Square) - Illinois' shrinking population could eventually lead to a weakened economic outlook, a…

The R&B singer's new defense attorney R. Kelly has turned his gaze to federal…

Los Angeles investors are pumping up the cannabis fintech industry, offering financing solutions to companies that have historically been denied access to conventional financing. Bespoke Financial, a West Hollywood-based fintech lender,…