A mild earthquake shook northern Illinois and Chicago today morning. The magnitude of the Illinois earthquake was 4.3. The Illinois earthquake hit just before 4 a.m. CT (5 a.m. ET), with a centered about eight miles northeast of DeKalb, Illinois. This mild quake was felt also in Chicago, Milwaukee, Lowa and parts of Indiana and Michigan.

The USGS reported that the 4.3 magnitude an early morning earthquake hit about 50 miles in northwest of Chicago in Virgil town. According to the U. S. Geological Survey, the Illinois earthquake was mild compared to the last month’s Haiti earthquake. The Haiti quake was about 33,000 times more powerful as compared to Wednesday morning’s earthquake occurred in Illinois and Chicago.

According to the latest updates there was not any harm caused to the peoples and the properties in Illinois and Chicago. As described by the residents that there was some minor shook’s and the bed were shaking while peoples were sleeping there. These caused some fear among the residents.

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Jan 1 New Year’s Day
Jan 18 Martin Luther King Day
Feb 14 Valentine’s Day
Feb 15 Presidents’ Day
Apr 4 Easter Sunday
May 9 Mother’s Day
May 31 Memorial Day
Jun 20 Father’s Day
Jul 4 Independence Day
Jul 5 ‘Independence Day’ observed
Sep 6 Labor Day
Oct 11 Columbus Day (Most regions)
Oct 31 Halloween
Nov 2 Election Day
Nov 11 Veterans Day
Nov 25 Thanksgiving Day
Dec 24 ‘Christmas Day’ observed
Dec 24 Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day
Dec 31 ‘New Year’s Day’ observed

2010 Federal Holidays

Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) establishes the following public holidays for Federal employees. Please note that most Federal employees work on a Monday through Friday schedule. For these employees, when a holiday falls on a nonworkday — Saturday or Sunday — the holiday usually is observed on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday).Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day
Monday, January 18 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, February 15* Washington’s Birthday
Monday, May 31 Memorial Day
Monday, July 5** Independence Day
Monday, September 6 Labor Day
Monday, October 11 Columbus Day
Thursday, November 11 Veterans Day
Thursday, November 25 Thanksgiving Day
Friday, December 24*** Christmas Day

* This holiday is designated as “Washington’s Birthday” in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code, which is the law that specifies holidays for Federal employees. Though other institutions such as state and local governments and private businesses may use other names, it is our policy to always refer to holidays by the names designated in the law.

** July 4, 2010 (the legal public holiday for Independence Day), falls on a Sunday. For most Federal employees, Monday, July 5, will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. (See section 3(a) of Executive order 11582, February 11, 1971.)

*** December 25, 2010 (the legal public holiday for Christmas Day), falls on a Saturday. For most Federal employees, Friday, December 24, will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. (See 5 U.S.C. 6103(b).)

Anyone looking to reach relatives in Haiti can call the US State Department at 1-888-407-4747.

New Yorkers with ties to the island nation of Haiti are anxiously awaiting news of loved ones following Tuesday’s massive earthquake.

The magnitude 7 quake was centered just off shore of the capital city of Port-au-Prince.

Aftershocks as strong as 5.5 and 5.9 could be felt throughout the area.

Aid workers are describing total disaster and chaos with reports of widespread damage and a high number of casualties.

News of the earthquake has many Haitians living here in the city concerned for their loved ones back home.

Many have been trying to get in touch with their relatives, but are having a hard time getting through. Others are watching television, trying to get news of what’s going on there, and hoping for the best.

“Structures are not really the greatest. People build houses on top of houses and the structures are not very strong. That possibly may cause more damage,” said one Haitian native.

“I heard the news, I’m trying to contact her. I can’t reach her, so it has to be scary. Very scary. It’s very scary,” said another Haitian native.

While the true extent of the damage won’t be known for days, City Councilman Mathieu Eugene, who grew up in Haiti, says the area will need all the help it can get. He says he’s already working to put together a coalition of New Yorkers to join the relief effort.

“We already know that Haiti was already facing struggle and difficulties and to see that right now, to see that Haiti going through this catastrophe, this is hard, it’s tough, this is a big blow,” Eugene said.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg offered his condolences Tuesday, saying his thoughts and prayers are with all New Yorkers who have family and loved ones in the affected area.

The mayor is urging anyone wishing to donate to the relief efforts to do so through the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City by calling 311.

New Yorkers can also donate via the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund set up by singer and Haitian native Wyclef Jean by visiting www.Yele.org.

Meanwhile, the Obama administration is pledging to help as officials describe the devastation.

“The palace itself is damaged. The Ministry of Commerce is damaged. And these are very sturdy buildings. So if those buildings are damaged, can you imagine what has happened to all those flimsy abodes that line the hills of Port-au-Prince? I say it’s a major catastrophe,” said Haitian Ambassador to the US Raymond Joseph.

“The United States is offering our full assistance to Haiti and to others in the region,” said Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. “We will be providing both civilian and military disaster relief and humanitarian assistance and our prayers are with the people who have suffered, their families and their loved ones.”

The White House is also trying to reach out to US personnel on the island to ensure they are safe.

There are 20 US service members on the island working at the American embassy.