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Construction season is underway, and we’ve got several projects moving forward across the city.

MICHAEL KOVCO allegedly transmitted threats via the official White House website.

MARCUS LEWIS is charged with robbing a federal task force officer during a drug deal in Ford Heights, Ill.

HUGO PINZON possessed fentanyl, cocaine, and 17 guns in his Chicago residence.

Alera Bio has secured an exclusive global license from BLA Technology, LLC for thyroid hormone-related IP, strengthening its platform for MCT-8 deficiency. The deal expands Alera’s ability to target both neurological and systemic disease drivers, suppor

  Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2026 Contact:Karl Jacobson Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815)319-4018 Fax: (815)319-4001 Old River Road Pavement Widening Pavement widening will take place on Old River Road just South of the

BARBARA HARRIS misappropriated nearly $1.9 million through a pair of fraud schemes.

Michael E. Zielinski of Mount Prospect, Illinois, has been chosen as a Featured Member for 2026 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements in government. About Michael E. Zielinski Michael E. Zielinski has spent more than forty

Alera Bio has appointed Andrew Eisen, MD, PhD, as Chief Scientific Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience in translational medicine and clinical development. With deep expertise in neuroscience, metabolic disease, and myelination, Dr. Eisen will le

MARZAVIOUS THOMAS set fire to the churches on the same night in 2022.

FREEPORT, IL – The City of Freeport has issued a Boil Water Order for all residents until further notice following a major water main break early Monday morning, April 6. At approximately 6:50 a.m., City monitoring systems detected a significant dro

Press Room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2026 Contact:Nelson Hatheway Winnebago County Highway Dept. Office: (815)319-4037 Fax: (815)319-4001 Rockton Avenue Culverts Replacement Culverts will be replaced on Rockton Avenue at the Gleasman Road intersectio

The defendants attempted to rob an ATF agent on the South Side of Chicago.

JOSE MEDINA-MEDINA is charged with illegally possessing a handgun on March 20, 2026.

Non-invasive biophoton platform advances toward HDE pathway for rare mitochondrial disease [PR.com]

The investigation, led by the FBI and Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, shut down an alleged cocaine trafficking operation.

If you were a victim of fraud allegedly committed by Tatiana Bazer, you are encouraged to contact the FBI via email at TBazerVictims@fbi.gov. 

Link to April Newsletter IN THIS EDITION: Downtown Municipal Lot Receiving Fresh Paving EV Chargers Now Active in Downtown Community Clean-Up Day Returning April 17 Road Closure Season Coming on Strong this Summer     Disclaimer:  Links on this

Redoro S.r.l. has won the 2026 Sol D’Oro for "Big Producers Organic." Producing over 1 million liters, this 1895-founded company beat 315 international samples. For the first time in 20 years, climate change is shifting excellence northward. Higher lati

COAX Software and King Danylo University are launching a 2026 Scholarship Program. Each of four students will receive 25,000 hryvnias, a summer internship, and mentorship from experienced IT professionals. Students of any year and faculty can apply and be