STATE U of I begins major push into autonomous technology Research into autonomous technology such as self-driving cars and robotic assistants will be the focus of a new center announced…

Dec. 19 Snowman Family Storytime 10 a.m. Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore Free Bring the whole family for this special winter-themed snowman story time and craft. All…

STATE Treasurer uses technology to deliver unclaimed cash  If you get a check from the state, cash it. It’s legit. The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Money Match program is…

Dec. 12 Wrapping Day 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Hinckley Public Library, 100 Maple St., Hinckley Free Wrap your gifts for free at the Hinckley Library. The library will supply all the wrapping…

STATE Effort to raise smoking age to 21 fails Teenagers can continue to buy cigarettes and tobacco products in Illinois, if they are at least 18 years old. Efforts to raise the age…

Dec. 5-9 “A Christmas Carol Chaos” 7:30 p.m. except 2 p.m. Dec. 9 Stage Coach, 126 S. 5th St., DeKalb $13-$15 The Royal Shakespeare Company hasn’t arrived as promised to perform…