IL-94 between Reynolds and Taylor Ridge set to close for road work

18 May 2012, 3:58 pm

An Illinois highway is getting some much needed TLC, but the construction could cause major headaches for area drivers this summer. The stretch of IL 94 that runs between Taylor ridge and Reynolds is being resurfaced and the drainage pipes that allow water to flow under the road are being replaced. ... Read More »

ITW Announces Election of John Hartnett as Executive Vice President of Global Construction Products

18 May 2012, 9:20 am

GLENVIEW, IL -- May 18, 2012 : Illinois Tool Works Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has elected John Hartnett to Executive Vice President of Global Construction Products. Mr. Hartnett, 52, has 32 years of experience in a variety of ITW businesses.... Read More »

Illinois' minimum wage could top $10 per hr.

17 May 2012, 5:21 pm

Want to make more than $10 an hour? Minimum wage in Illinois could surpass that in a couple of years.... Read More »

Fitch Affirms OSF Healthcare System's (IL) Revs at 'A'; Outlook Stable

17 May 2012, 2:32 pm

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A' rating on approximately $806.3 million of Illinois Finance Authority revenue bonds issued on behalf of OSF Healthcare System .... Read More »

IL House Shuffles Money to Aid Child Care

16 May 2012, 1:19 pm

SPRINGFIELD, IL (AP) - Illinois lawmakers are trying to shuffle money to keep child care services from shutting down across the state.... Read More »

Police Step Up Seatbelt Enforcement Efforts

16 May 2012, 12:48 pm

SPRINGFIELD, IL (AP) - Illinois is planning to step up efforts to enforce wearing seat belts over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.... Read More »

Northern Illinois University Honors Sikich Partner

16 May 2012, 11:17 am

NAPERVILLE, IL-- - Richard A. Thompson, CPA, partner at Sikich LLP, a leading accounting, advisory, technology and managed services firm , was recently honored with an Outstanding Accountancy Alumni Award ...... Read More »

Illinois police reopening case of missing six-year-old spotted in Wisconsin

11 May 2012, 4:40 pm

Aurora, Illinois police are calling for a renewed effort to find a young boy -- as six-year old Timmothy Pitzen was last seen one year ago Friday. A Shopko in Racine is one of the last places anyone saw Pitzen.... Read More »

Children Abducted In Peoria Found Safe

11 May 2012, 8:06 am

PEORIA, IL (KPLR)– Illinois State Police have cancelled an Amber Alert for two children missing from Peoria, Illinois. Authorities say...... Read More »

Illinois Mutual Aid Response System, MABAS Enhances Hazardous Response Capabilities with ...

2 May 2012, 6:18 am

Lightweight hazmat suits protect first responders from chemical and biological hazards Merrimack, NH - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announced today that 124 of its ONESuit® Pro chemical protective suits have been purchased by the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System - Illinois (MABAS-IL), a statewide m... Read More »