Plainfield Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase In Indiana
By David Slavik, The Chicago Times January 21, 2022 LAPORTE COUNTY, IN – A Plainfield man was arrested Thursday after leading Indiana State Police in high pursuit chase in LaPorte County, Indiana. According to Indiana State Police, state troopers were following a black Jeep Grand Cherokee with stolen plates southboundContinue reading “Plainfield Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase In Indiana”
Pritzker Announces Next Phase Of Houbolt Road Project In Joliet
By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times January 20, 2022 JOLIET, IL — Gov. J. B. Pritzker announced Thursday the next phase of construction on the new Houbolt Road bridge and interchange which is part of Pritzker’s $1.2 billion commitment to improve and modernize Interstate 80 through the bipartisan Rebuild IllinoisContinue reading “Pritzker Announces Next Phase Of Houbolt Road Project In Joliet”
Decatur: Man Arrested In Connection Of Carjacking A Good Samaritan
By Janice Cameron, The Chicago Times January 20, 2022 DECATUR, IL — A man wanted for the carjacking of a good Samaritan in Indiana was arrested in Decatur, Illinois. Decatur police reported that Randy Terrell Brown-Watkins was arrested on January 13 in Decatur on separate charges and is awaiting extraditionContinue reading “Decatur: Man Arrested In Connection Of Carjacking A Good Samaritan”
DURKIN TO COMBAT ‘SMASH AND GRAB’ ROBBERIES
By Horace Douglas, The Chicago Times January 4, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Representative Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, has proposed a bill to target the rise of “smash-and-grab” robberies. Durkin, Minority Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives, proposed House Bill 4275 which will make organized retail theft aContinue reading “DURKIN TO COMBAT ‘SMASH AND GRAB’ ROBBERIES”
Four Suspects Arrested In Bradley Hotel Shooting That Killed Police Officer
By The Chicago Times Staff December 31, 2021 BRADLEY, IL – Four suspects in connection with the murder and wounding of police officers at a hotel in Bradley Illinois have been arrested. According to Bradley police, Darius D Sullivan, 25, wanted in connection to the shooting, was taken into onContinue reading “Four Suspects Arrested In Bradley Hotel Shooting That Killed Police Officer”
Secretary Of State To Close Driver Services Facilities For 2 Weeks
By The Chicago Times Staff December 30, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL — Secretary of State Jesse White ordered all driver services facilities to close for two weeks in January due to COVID-19. According to a press release on Wednesday, the closure will be from Jan 3 through Jan 17. White’s officeContinue reading “Secretary Of State To Close Driver Services Facilities For 2 Weeks”
Alleged Murderer of Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Captured
By The Chicago Times Staff December 30, 2021 FAIRFIELD, IL — The suspect in the murder of a Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy has been captured. Ray Tate, 40, of Kentucky, allegedly hijacked a semi-truck after the murder of Deputy Sean Riley. Tate held the driver of the semi-truck at gunpointContinue reading “Alleged Murderer of Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Captured”
Illinois Loses 122,000 Residents In 2021
By Horace Douglas, The Chicago Times December 29, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL – According to the latest census figures for Illinois, nearly 122,000 residents have left the state. According to the data, the net loss of 122,000 inhabitants has not been seen since the year 2000. Population loss is due toContinue reading “Illinois Loses 122,000 Residents In 2021”
University Of Illinois To Go Remote For Spring
By Horace Douglas, The Chicago Times December 22, 2021 CHICAGO – University officials at University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University announced they will be joining other colleges that return to remote learning when students return from holiday break. According to a press release, the remote session will last theContinue reading “University Of Illinois To Go Remote For Spring”
Illinois: Minimum Wage To Increase On New Year’s Day
By John McPhaul, The Chicago Times December 21, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois’ minimum wage will be raised to $12 per hour on January 1, 2022. The $1 raise will be applied to every hour worked in the New Year and is part of legislation passed into law by Gov.Continue reading “Illinois: Minimum Wage To Increase On New Year’s Day”
Pritzker Officially Repeals Parental Notice Of Abortion Act
By Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times December 17, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Just before heading off for the weekend this Friday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation repealing a law that required parental notification before a minor receives an abortion. The repeal of the Parental Notice of Abortion Act alsoContinue reading “Pritzker Officially Repeals Parental Notice Of Abortion Act”
Edwardsville: Workers Killed In Amazon Warehouse Collapse
by The Chicago Times Staff December 11, 2021 EDWARDSVILLE, IL – It has been confirmed that several Amazon workers have died after an Amazon warehouse roof collapsed as a result of severe weather in the Edwardsville area on Friday night. There are also several workers trapped in the collapsed building.Continue reading “Edwardsville: Workers Killed In Amazon Warehouse Collapse”
Illinois General Assembly To Vote On Banning Ghost Guns
by Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times December 10, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois General Assembly is expected to vote on new legislation prohibiting so-called “ghost guns” in the state next year. “If we don’t get ahead of this, there will be a significant increase in the already severe violence,”Continue reading “Illinois General Assembly To Vote On Banning Ghost Guns”
Schakowsky Supports Bill That Would Force Online Sellers To Identify Themselves
by Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times December 8, 2021 CHICAGO – Rep. Jan Schakowsky is sponsoring a new bill to help protect consumers from purchasing stolen goods from “organized retail crime.” Large-scale smash and grabs have been on the rise across the country, in which a large group of peopleContinue reading “Schakowsky Supports Bill That Would Force Online Sellers To Identify Themselves”
Illinois To Crackdown On Disability Parking Abuse
by The Chicago Times Staff November 27, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White aims to crack down on the misuse of disabled parking placards at shopping malls over the holiday season. Parking lot stings will target drivers who abuse placard use, as well as those whoContinue reading “Illinois To Crackdown On Disability Parking Abuse”
Pritzker Signs New U.S. House District Map
by Frank Conklin November 25, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL – On Monday, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the new U.S. House district map that reflects Illinois’ diversity and preserves minority representation in Illinois’ delegation in accordance with the federal Voting Rights Act after reviewing the General Assembly’s congressional maps drawn with 2020Continue reading “Pritzker Signs New U.S. House District Map”
IDES Moving To Direct Deposit
by Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times November 22, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Monday that debit cards will no longer be accepted as a payment method for unemployment insurance benefits. IDES is encouraging claimants who receive benefit payments by debit card to switch toContinue reading “IDES Moving To Direct Deposit”
ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS BAN “DARK MONEY” IN JUDICIAL RACES
by Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times November 16, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL — A new Illinois law requires all candidates to disclose the sources of their contributions, with the goal of prohibiting out-of-state contributions and so-called “dark money” in judicial campaigns. Gov. J. B. Pritzker singed into law Monday Senate BillContinue reading “ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS BAN “DARK MONEY” IN JUDICIAL RACES”
Gov. Pritzker Unveils New Electric Vehicle Skills Training Program
by Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times October 21, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL — Governor J. B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined college officials and automaker Rivian today for a first look at Heartland Community College’s new Electric Vehicle Energy Storage (EVES) training program. TheContinue reading “Gov. Pritzker Unveils New Electric Vehicle Skills Training Program”
GOV. PRITZKER DOUBLES HIS PERSONAL INCOME – REPORTS $5.1M INCOME FOR 2020
by Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times October 16, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL – While many individuals and small businesses are still struggling to survive due to COVID-19 policies in Illinois, billionaire Democrat Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker reported an adjusted gross income of roughly $5.1 million in 2020. This is nearly doubleContinue reading “GOV. PRITZKER DOUBLES HIS PERSONAL INCOME – REPORTS $5.1M INCOME FOR 2020”
PREPARE TO PAY: NATURAL GAS PRICES PREDICTED TO SKYROCKET BY HUNDREDS
by Sloan T. Wilson October 4, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL — According to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, natural gas customers in Chicago and the suburbs will be forced to shell out hundreds of dollars more during the upcoming heating season. Natural gas prices are rising across the country andContinue reading “PREPARE TO PAY: NATURAL GAS PRICES PREDICTED TO SKYROCKET BY HUNDREDS”
Gov. Pritzker Awards First $24 Million in “Back to Business” Grants
by Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times September 30, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL — Governor J. B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced today that the first grants under the Back to Business (B2B) recovery program have been awarded. 521 grants totaling more than $24 millionContinue reading “Gov. Pritzker Awards First $24 Million in “Back to Business” Grants”
Pritzker Approves Possible Inequitable Legislative Maps
by Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times September 24, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL — Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed off on new legislative maps for the next decade on Friday, despite concerns from some Black and Latino voters that they would not be able to weigh in and would be unfairly represented. PritzkerContinue reading “Pritzker Approves Possible Inequitable Legislative Maps”
Woman Handed 75 Years For Killing Boyfriend’s Son
by T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times September 18, 2021 PEKIN, IL — An Illinois woman accused of murdering her boyfriend’s 4-year-old son was given 75 years in prison. Lesli Jett was portrayed as a selfish drug addict who disliked being at Tate Thurman’s East Peoria home. When the boyContinue reading “Woman Handed 75 Years For Killing Boyfriend’s Son”
HASTERT SETTLES CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PAYMENTS SUIT
by Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times September 15, 2021 YORKVILLE, IL — Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert and a man who accused him of child sexual abuse reached an out-of-court settlement Wednesday over Hastert’s refusal to pay the $1.8 million in hush money, which the Illinois Hastert agreed toContinue reading “HASTERT SETTLES CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PAYMENTS SUIT”
TOMB OF UNKNOWN SOLDIER REPLICA COMING TO ILLINOIS
by T. C. Mayfield, The Chicago Times September 13, 2021 LINCOLN, IL — The American Legion Post #263 will host replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on September 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1740 5th Street, Lincoln, IL. This event is open to the publicContinue reading “TOMB OF UNKNOWN SOLDIER REPLICA COMING TO ILLINOIS”
PRITZKER TO SIGN ILLINOIS ENERGY LAW THAT WILL RAISE UTILITY BILLS BY UP TO $180 A YEAR
by Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times September 13, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL — A 1,000-page clean energy proposal is now on the desk of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. The new law will raise residents’ utility bills by up to $180 per year, in part to fund new nuclear power plant subsidiesContinue reading “PRITZKER TO SIGN ILLINOIS ENERGY LAW THAT WILL RAISE UTILITY BILLS BY UP TO $180 A YEAR”
HASTERT ACCUSER’S IDENTITY TO BE RELEASED IN POSSIBLE CIVIL TRIAL
by Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times September 12, 2021 YORKVILLE, IL — If his case goes to trial this month, a man who accused Dennis Hastert, former U.S. House Speaker, of child sexual assault and then sued him for refusing to pay $1.8 million in exchange for his silence willContinue reading “HASTERT ACCUSER’S IDENTITY TO BE RELEASED IN POSSIBLE CIVIL TRIAL”
ILLINOIS HOUSE CLOSE TO APPROVING COMPROMISE ENERGY PLAN
by Frank Conklin, The Chicago Times September 9, 2021 SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois House was set to approve a broad plan to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050 on Thursday, with a compromise allowing two coal-fired plants to remain open until 2045 while cutting emissions by nearly half over theContinue reading “ILLINOIS HOUSE CLOSE TO APPROVING COMPROMISE ENERGY PLAN”
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