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Chicago Man Sentenced to More than 16 Years in Prison for Unlawfully Dealing More than a Dozen Firearms
JOHNATHAN BURGOS, 33, illegally sold 14 firearms and multiple large-capacity magazines.
Performance Medical Clinic Launches Nationwide Franchise Opportunities
Performance Medical Clinic now offers franchise opportunities nationwide. Specializing in hormone therapy, medical weight loss, and longevity medicine. Physician-owned and first of its kind, this turnkey model is ideal for healthcare providers or entrepre
Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Four Individuals for Alleged Covid-Relief Fraud
The defendants allegedly fraudulently obtained millions of dollars in loans under the CARES Act.
Chicago Man Sentenced to 45 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting Children
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Former Chief Financial Officer of Staffing Firm Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Federal Prison for Embezzling More Than $510,000
CHARLES NELSON misappropriated the money while working in the firm’s Chicago office.  
2025 0820 Belvidere Road Bridge Over I-90 Closure
Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2025 Winnebago County Highway Dept. 815-319-4000 BELVIDERE ROAD BRIDGE OVER I-90 CLOSURE The Illinois Tollway will be closing the Belvidere Road bridge over I-90 to all traffic, starting on Monday, August 25th 2
08-18-2025 City Council Highlights
FREEPORT, IL — Highlights from the August 18, 2025 Freeport City Council meeting include the demolition of seventeen dangerous properties and steps being taken to begin the Walnut Avenue Lift Station. Seventeen Properties Approved for Demolition The dem
Blackhawk Avenue to be Repaved during First Two Days of School
FREEPORT, IL – On Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22, Blackhawk Avenue will be in the process of repaving. It is extremely imperative that traffic avoids the construction area to ensure the road has the best quality repaving possible. The Cit