Chicago’s tourism industry may wrap up early this year as hotels and some city attractions consider shortening their season to save money from the deep losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Former suburban school chief charged with looting lunch program for needy kids
A former south suburban private school operator has been charged in federal court in Chicago with looting hundreds of thousands of dollars over a seven-year period from a school nutrition program intended for needy children. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Even as classes shift online, college students are returning to campuses. Will that spread COVID-19?
As universities across the country invite students back for fall, students are torn between difficult and often conflicting interests — including whether to join remote classes from their childhood home or from housing on or near campus. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
At DNC, Obama says Trump using presidency like a ‘reality show’ to get ‘the attention he craves’
Barack Obama delivered an unsparing attack on President Trump at the virtual DNC on Wednesday night. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 2,295 new known COVID-19 cases and 25 more deaths reported as Notre Dame and Michigan State become latest colleges to move classes online
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
4 Chicago aldermen want to force special City Council meeting on looting, call for National Guard help
Four Chicago aldermen have filed notice to force a special meeting of the City Council later this week to address looting and call for the National Guard to be deployed. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
2 wounded in shooting in Park Manor neighborhood on South Side
Two people were shot Wednesday morning on the South Side in the Park Manor neighborhood, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Chicago removes Wisconsin, Nebraska from mandatory travel quarantine list — but Iowa and Kansas are going back on
The city of Chicago has removed Wisconsin from its mandatory quarantine order. Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration added Wisconsin to its 14-day self-quarantine order in late July. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Cheese curds, anyone? Chicago takes Wisconsin off quarantine list, but 18 states and Puerto Rico are still on. Here’s what you need to know to avoid a large fine.
Those who travel from Chicago to any of the states the city has deemed a COVID-19 risk must implement a mandatory two-week quarantine upon their return or face hefty fines. Here’s what you need to know. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Wisconsin removed from Chicago’s travel quarantine order; Navy Pier closing until spring
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Group tries to stop arrest of man charged with spitting on a police officer in downtown Elgin park, police chief says
A mob of people tried to block Elgin police from arresting a man who reportedly spat on a police officer in a downtown park Friday night, officials said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Downtown protest turns into violent clash between Chicago police and marchers, injuring dozens of officers and demonstrators
Seventeen Chicago police officers were injured and at least 24 people were arrested during protests that turned violent on Saturday afternoon downtown. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,562 new known COVID-19 cases and 18 additional confirmed deaths reported Saturday
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
2 dead, at least 13 wounded in shootings overnight Friday on South, West sides
Two were fatally shot, and at least 12 others were wounded in shootings overnight Friday, Chicago police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson dies at age 84. A Republican from Chicago, ‘Big Jim’ served 4 terms.
Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson — “Big Jim” — died suddenly on Friday night. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Starved Rock, Matthiessen state parks to remain closed this weekend after ‘significant amount of damage’ from storm
Two of Illinois’ most popular state parks will remain closed at least until Monday after heavy storms downed trees, blocking roadways and trails. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Cases continue to trend upward in state, as north suburban school district gets threats following Fox News coverage of reopening
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Three shot at bar in Leyden Township, police say
Three people were shot Thursday night at Junior’s Place, a bar in unincorporated Leyden Township, authorities say. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
‘I just wish I could have done more.’ Good Samaritan describes trying to save woman killed by SUV driver who circled block and hit her a second time.
Good Samaritan describes trying to save woman killed by SUV driver who circled block and hit her a second time. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,834 new known COVID-19 cases reported as state reaches more than 200,000 confirmed infections
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Illinois among top seven states for rare childhood syndrome linked to COVID-19
At least 24 children in Illinois have come down with a rare but severe illness linked to COVID-19, placing Illinois among the top seven states in the country for the number of cases, according to a new federal report. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
Edens Expressway crash injures 5; 3 motorcyclists in critical condition
Five people were injured, three of them critically, when two motorcycles and a vehicle hauling a trailer collided on the inbound Edens late Wednesday. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service
