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Argonne-led Research Working Toward Reducing Electronic Waste
LEMONT, Ill. -- From your car’s navigation display to the screen you are reading this on, luminescent polymers — a class of flexible materials that contain light-emitting molecules — are used in a variety of today’s electronics. Luminescent polymers stand out for their light-emitting capability, coupled with their remarkable flexibility and stretchability, showcasing vast potential across diverse fields of application.
Thieves steal from Cook County State's Attorney's Office inside courthouse, authorities say
Thieves targeted the Cook County State's Attorney's Office on Tuesday, authorities said.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA spokesperson confirmed some items were taken from the office inside the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago.Several computers were stolen from the administrative offices, according to the spokesperson.The Cook County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.The spokesperson issued the following statement:On Tuesday, the State's Attorney's Office officials contacted Sheriff's Police to report that several computers were missing from their administrative offices. Sheriff's Police opened an investigation, which is ongoing.No further information about the theft was immediately available.
County to consider $7.25M settlement for wrongfully convicted ‘Marquette Park Four’ member
On the heels of the Chicago City Council approving a record $50 million settlement to a group of men once known as the “Marquette Park Four,” the Cook County Board will consider a $7.25 million settlement for one of those men who accused county prosecutors of wrongful incarceration and detention. The Charles Johnson deal is one of several costly settlements the county’s Finance Committee ...
Public forums being held on two Illinois water utilities’ proposed rate hikes
(The Center Square) – Public forums are being held around Illinois regarding rate hike requests from two water utilities. The Illinois Commerce Commission took input from the public on American Water’s proposed $152 million rate hike request at two forums this week. Responding to a request from AARP Illinois, the ICC scheduled five public forums on proposed private water increases this year. Jim Chilsen, communications director with the Citizens Utility...
Illinois man accused of hauling camper under the influence with nine children inside
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsin State Patrol arrested a 57-year-old Illinois man who is now facing child abduction charges and an OWI after he was pulled over with a camper full of children. According to Wisconsin State Patrol, their DeForest Post received several reports Wednesday of a pick-up truck pulling...
World’s Deadliest Creature Infests and Infects Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
As summer progresses, residents of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin should be aware of the risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases. With much wetter weather and voracious mosquito populations, the region is seeing increased cases of several diseases. Certain invasive blood-suckers have now raised concerns again in the Tri-States, with the Asian Tiger Mosquito being reported in both Iowa and Illinois, and now West Nile virus-infected mosquitos have been confirmed in Ames. Did you know there have already been several cases of mosquito-borne illnesses across the Tri-States reported in 2024?
These are the highest-paid state employees in Illinois
Taxpayer dollars help Missouri and Illinois employ thousands of state workers each year. Some of these workers, usually ones in high-profile capacities or leadership roles, make hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
Big Lots closing up to 40 stores across the US—including these 3 Illinois locations
We now know which locations Big Lots will be closing across Illinois. Big Lots, the Ohio-based retail discount chain announced on July 10 the company’s plans to close up to 40 locations across the country this year, due to financial challenges the brand is facing in a post-Covid market. More: 'Supporting the community...
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