On Jan. 31, investigators executed a search warrant at the warehouse, where they recovered approximately $1 million worth of Nike and New Balance shoes believed to be stolen. #shoes
The extensive training program educates employees in weekly sessions on how trafficking might be present in the surrounding community, trained team members on possible trafficking indicators they might encounter within the casino and empowered them to respond appropriately if they suspect trafficking activity is present. #trafficking
Dabrowski said Illinois’ 8th grade students outperforming national averages in both reading and math on “the nation’s report card” is not the metric to be looking at. #reportcard
Schiff, 50, of Riverwoods, Ill., pleaded guilty in 2023 to a federal bank fraud charge. In addition to the prison sentence, U.S. District Judge Mary M. Rowland on Jan. 16, 2025, ordered Schiff to pay $2,955,954 in restitution. #fraud
“In the first month of 2025, Lauren Underwood voted against the Laken Riley Act and the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, both of which had broad bipartisan support,” said Marter. #safety
“I don't think I'd care much if it was like, ‘let's reinstate these service members. As long as they still qualify, as long as they meet the standards that you're gonna require everybody to meet for the military.’ But the idea that you're gonna give them back pay for having refused what was a legal order?” said Kinzinger. #reinstatement
“Through Rebuild Illinois, we are making meaningful investments in communities across the state, so that Illinoisans – no matter their zip code – benefit from our state’s progress,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #funding
Research scientist Hong Lu’s team at the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center produced ethylbenzene, a key SAF additive, from recycled polystyrene. #fuel
“With the opening of Fifth City Commons we have reached an incredible milestone in the creation of more affordable housing options for residents,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. #housing