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Former COO of Illinois hospital sentenced for pocketing over $620K in hospital funds
CHICAGO - The ex-Chief Operating Officer of an Illinois hospital has been sentenced to eighteen months in federal prison for unlawfully pocketing over $620,000 in hospital funds. Robert Spadoni, 59, of Darien, pleaded guilty earlier in the year to a charge of mail fraud. Robert Spadoni, previously an attorney who...
Plainfield woman hopes to find kidney donor at Guaranteed Rate Field
CHICAGO (CBS) — A Chicago White Sox fan desperately needs a kidney."I'm staying hopeful and positive, this experience of trying to find a donor."Plainfield resident Christine Todd is in urgent need of a living kidney donor.Her kidneys are failing due to polycystic kidney disease."What happens eventually, the cyst grows large, and my kidneys go into kidney failure where I will need a transplant someday," Todd said.She said her surgeon stressed due to the nature of her disease, a living donor transplant is crucial to ensure the success of the transplant."That's why I'm here today, to find my hero who would want...
Forest Preserve Demonstrates Cicada Life Cycle
For weeks– we’ve heard all about the cicadas –getting ready to emerge across the state.. Well, the DuPage County Forest Preserve has been hard at work –creating videos to help us better understand cicadas…. Facebook & Instagram: DuPageForest. YouTube & TikTok: DuPageForest. Spotlight Chicago airs...
By land or by water, Wilmington’s ESDA is willing to lend a helping hand
For almost a half-century, a local group consisting mostly of volunteers has been working with area first response agencies to lend a helping hand as needs arise. The Wilmington Emergency Services and Disaster Agency has been in existence since the 1970s, created through an act of the Illinois General Assembly. The organization primarily works with the city of Wilmington and Wilmington Fire Protection District, although crew members pitch in and help out in other communities, including Morris and Coal City.
Walmart Opens High-Tech Consolidation Center in Minooka, Illinois Creating 700 New Jobs
New 490,000+ square foot facility will leverage automated technology, add efficiency to Walmart’s supply chain. Walmart hosted the grand opening of its newest high-tech consolidation center in Minooka, on Tuesday, April 30th. The new 492,000 square-foot facility, located at 201 S. McLinden Road will bring nearly 700 additional jobs to the area. Once implemented, the facility’s automated technology can enable three times more volume to flow throughout the center and help Walmart deliver the right product to the right store, so customers can find the products they need. This building will be the third of its kind in Walmart’s supply chain. The first, located in Colton, Calif., opened in 2019.
Joliet police planning 21st annual Cop on a Rooftop event
Joliet — The Joliet Police Department will host its annual Cop on a Rooftop event at the “six corners” Dunkin’ Donuts at 800 N. Raynor St. on Friday, May 17. The Cop on a Rooftop event is a statewide initiative by Dunkin’ and local police departments to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois, with more than 200 locations participating each spring.
One Dead Following Single Vehicle Crash
A 63-year-old man from Wilmington is dead following a crash overnight on Monday. The Will County Coroner has announced that John M. Wandless was the sole occupant of a vehicle that struck a tree just before 1:30am on Monday. He was pronounced dead at the scene, at the intersection of Indian Trail and Goodwin Roads.
Man who led police on chase through La Porte sentenced to 92 months in prison
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- An Illinois man who led authorities on 30-minute chase through La Porte County in March of 2021 was sentenced to 92 months in prison this week, the United States District Attorney's Office said. Forty-year-old Martin Devalois, of Romeoville, Illinois, was found guilty of being a convicted...
Walmart's Cutting-Edge Illinois Consolidation Center Creates 700 Jobs, Enhances Chicago Area Economy
Walmart is ramping up its logistics game with the recent unveiling of a new 492,000-square-foot consolidation center in Minooka, Illinois. As the retailer's third such facility, this technological powerhouse is slated to bolster the local economy with roughly 700 new jobs. Located at 201 S. McLinden Road, the state-of-the-art center has already begun operations, poised to streamline the distribution process and get goods on shelves faster.
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