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Maryland State Police Arrest Illinois Man After Highway Shooting in Baltimore County, Seeking Additional Victims
June 20, 2025 (ELKTON, MD) – Maryland State Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting late Wednesday night on Interstate 83 in Baltimore County. Investigators believe the suspect may also be linked to three additional shootings that...

Top-Rated Truck Accident Attorney, Paul Greenberg, Cautions Illinois Drivers of Increased Risk of Fatal Truck Accidents in Summer Months
Chicago, Illinois – As summer unfolds, the streets of Chicago and highways across the nation face a troubling trend: July and August are historically the months with the highest number of fatal truck accidents. With increased traffic and the...

Verano Announces Exclusive Partnership with Award-Winning Arizona Cannabis Operator Grow Sciences to Bring its Best-In-Class Products to Illinois
Grow Sciences flower, pre-rolls, solventless extracts, vaporizers and edibles will initially be sold exclusively at Zen Leaf dispensaries in the Illinois market CHICAGO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO)...

Illinois Discount Realty Announces Launch of Their 1% Full Service Real Estate Brokerage
Illinois Discount Realty, providing full-service real estate listings at discounted commission pricing. One of the 1st brokerages of its kind in the industry. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Illinois Discount...

Powell Law Firm Expands Services To Illinois With New Evanston Office
EVANSTON, IL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Powell Law Firm, a renowned legal practice emphasizing personal injury and criminal defense, announces the expansion of its services to Illinois with the opening of a new office in...

Lack of middleman between Illinois farmers and consumers limits market for ...
This story by MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellow Karina Atkins was originally published in the Chicago Tribune, where it appears with additional photos and resources. It is the fourth in a series of articles about Illinois' agricultural...

Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd (PIQ.AX) Next-gen PromarkerD test system released for predicting Diabetic Kidney Disease
Release of Next-Generation PromarkerD Test System for Predicting Diabetic Kidney Disease Perth, June 23, 2025 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd (ASX:PIQ) (PIQLF:OTCMKTS), a pioneer in precision diagnostics, is pleased...

Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Urges Caution for Motorists as Summer Motorcycle Accidents Rise in Illinois
Chicago, Illinois – As summer approaches, the frequency of motorcycle accidents tends to increase, raising concerns about the safety of riders on Illinois roads. Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, a motorcycle accident law firm based in Chicago, is...

Mrs. Illinois America Tracy Drost Appointed to Inspire Youth Philanthropy Through Giving with Gratitude Generation
CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Newly appointed Mrs. Illinois America 2025, Tracy Drost, is stepping into her role with a heartfelt mission: to empower children across the state to make a difference through...

Scan5 Brings Unmatched Film Scanning Quality to Illinois with New Lasergraphics Transfers for 8mm and 16mm Film
New service offers museum-grade digitization of vintage 8mm and 16mm film using the industry’s gold-standard Lasergraphics scanner. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Scan5, Chicago’s trusted destination for film...

Tracy Drost Appointed Mrs. Illinois America 2025, Launches Statewide Mission to Mentor Youth in Philanthropy
Tracy Drost has been appointed Mrs. Illinois America 2025, bringing her passion for teaching children the importance of philanthropy and making an impact. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Mrs. America...

DraftKings to Introduce Transaction Fee in Illinois
BOSTON, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the recent and prior sports wagering tax increases passed by the Illinois state legislature on all mobile and online sports wagers placed with licensed operators, DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq:...

Illinois Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Act Demonstrates the Need for Tax Appeals
O'Connor discusses the Illinois circuit breaker property tax relief act. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- O'Connor has previously covered the growing inequality and staggering costs of property taxes in Cook County...

CN to Invest Approximately $170 Million in Illinois to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth
HOMEWOOD, Ill., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today its plans to invest approximately US$170 million in Illinois, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track...

Organ, Eye and Tissue Donors Honored at 5th Annual Miles for Maddog 5K / 10K Walk and Run in Frankfort, Illinois
Heartwarming Event Honors The Hearts and Soles of Organ Donation and Transplantation FRANKFORT, IL, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 5th annual Miles for Maddog 5k/10k Run and Walk in Frankfort Illinois which celebrates the...

Greystone Provides $58.6 Million Freddie Mac Loan for Multifamily Property in Illinois
NEW YORK, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $58.6 million Freddie Mac Workforce Preservation program loan to refinance a 427-unit multifamily property in Elk...

Mullen Added to ComEd State Rebate Program, Offering Business Customers Significant EV Incentives in Illinois
The ComEd Business & Public Sector EV Rebate Program joins the growing list of state-level incentives already available for Mullen Commercial EVs, including California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project and...

Houzeo Launches Smart Sharing to Streamline Real Estate Searches Across Illinois
Illinois buyers can now effortlessly share their favorite homes with the people who matter using Houzeo’s new feature. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Houzeo, America’s leading Real Estate Super App, is changing...

Who owns most of the farmland in Illinois? Not farmers.
This story by MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellow Karina Atkins was originally published in the Chicago Tribune, where it appears with additional photos and resources. It is the first in a series of articles about Illinois' agricultural...

Mobility City Holdings Inc Celebrates Six Years of Serving People in Lake County Illinois & Surrounding Communities
Kevin Pignone opened his showroom in Grayslake IL with a mission to help people with mobility challenges via the repair, rental and sale of mobility equipment BOCA RATON, FL, US, May 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mobility City Holdings, Inc.,...