Justin Regular, 23, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for First Degree Murder in the 2020 shooting death of Chikiris Murphy, and will serve 3 years mandatory supervised release and receive 1,520 days credit for time served in jail.
Glasgow Announces Justin Regular Sentenced to 30 Years for University Park Murder
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Manley works to streamline State Government
State Rep. Natalie Manley is advancing legislation that would create a new unit within the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget to facilitate comprehensive auditing of state agencies and make recommendations on new reforms and control processes to improve transparency and accountability.
Posted inEntertainment
Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association Honors Women Leaders in Diverse Media Excellence
The Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association (MMCA) hosted its exclusive 2024 Sheroes in Media Awards reception, honoring Katina Arnold, Alicia Bell, Janet Dewart Bell, Yvette Cabrera, Nicole Dungca, Katherine Reynolds Lewis, Tracie Powell, and Emily Wilkins, Lifetime Achievement Award to Margery Kraus, and Luminary Award to Janet Yang.
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Illinois Grocery Initiative Offers Grants to Open New Grocery Stores in Food Deserts
The Illinois Grocery Initiative has launched a new grant program to encourage the establishment of new grocery stores in food deserts, with awards ranging from $160K to $2.4M, and a 1:3 match requirement from businesses.
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Will County Children’s Advocacy Center opens new state-of-the-art facility
The Will County Children’s Advocacy Center celebrated the opening of its new facility, providing expanded services and resources for victimized children and their non-offending family members.
Posted inPolitics
State Senator Pushes for Ban on Direct Shipping of E-Cigarettes
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel has championed a measure to prohibit e-cigarettes from being shipped to anyone in the state, in an effort to protect youth from the dangers of vaping.
Posted inLifestyle
Join the Forest Preserve District in Will County for Earth Day Activities
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is offering several events in April to help the community pay tribute to Mother Earth, including Fishing For Trash, Spring Cleanup, Recycle Your Bicycle, Volunteer Morning, Trashy Hacks, and Volunteer Morning/City Nature Challenge.
Posted inEntertainment
Nia Thompson’s Remarkable Journey: From Audience Member to Star in Broadway’s The Lion King
Nia Thompson, a 12-year-old black girl, is making history on Broadway as Young Nala in The Lion King, inspiring audiences with her remarkable journey and dedication to her craft.
Posted inOp-Ed
Disability Advocate Argues that Assisted Suicide Puts Vulnerable Groups at Risk
Physician-assisted suicide raises the risk for those with disabilities, mental illness, poverty, older people, and those who cannot afford high-quality health care, as the safeguards in place in the laws are ineffective and fail to protect patients.
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Will County Health confirms second positive case of measles
The Will County Health Department has confirmed an additional positive case of measles in Will County, IL, and is investigating possible exposure at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital – Emergency Department between 1:00 am – 11:30 am on Tuesday, April 2.
