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Illinois, regional economies shrink in first quarter

— July 7, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois economy shrank at an annual rate of 5.4 percent during the first quarter of 2020 compared to the previous quarter, according to federal data released…

Chicago program helps keep the water on for struggling residents
— July 7, 2020

The city of Chicago has launched a program to provide assistance and relief to those having difficulty paying their water bills because of economic setbacks. Utility Billing Relief…
State Rep. Turner, deputy House leader, announces retirement
— July 6, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, announced his retirement from the Illinois House effective Friday, July 3. Turner, a deputy majority leader in the House, had served…
Chicago plans DUI patrols over holiday weekend
— July 3, 2020

The Chicago Police Department will be conducting DUI saturation patrols Friday through Monday (July 3-6) in three Chicago neighborhoods. Saturation patrols will be held in the South…
FBI investigating Chicago bank robbery
— July 1, 2020

FBI agents are seeking information regarding the robbery of a Chicago bank. The Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking information regarding two individuals…

Extension survey shows help available to small businesses
— July 7, 2020

Community leaders across Illinois are working hard to adopt and overcome challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey conducted by University of Illinois…
Officials urge businesses to comply with public health measures
— July 3, 2020

As the Fourth of July holiday weekend begins, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike, joined by the Illinois Restaurant Association,…
Man stabbed on Red Line
— July 1, 2020

A man was critically injured Wednesday morning (July 1) when stabbed on the CTA Red Line. Chicago police said a 33-year-old man on a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train on the…