‘We’re still Aurora strong’
February 20, 2024Emilee Pinkard would wait by the front door of her home every day waiting for her father to return from work. On Feb. 15, 2019, instead of waiting by the door, she was waiting in a…
Emilee Pinkard would wait by the front door of her home every day waiting for her father to return from work. On Feb. 15, 2019, instead of waiting by the door, she was waiting in a…
Responding to the needs of the regional workforce, College of DuPage recently developed a new Cannabis/Industrial Hemp Cultivation and Operations Certificate designed to educate and…
Glenbard District 87 is seeking voter approval in next month’s primary election to issue $183 million in bonds to help fund facility improvements at four high schools. The funding,…
Three candidates will compete in the GOP 11th Congressional District primary March 19. All three believe incumbent Bill Foster, a Democrat, has not represented the district well, despite…
Limited legislation and high levels of dysfunction were hallmarks of the U.S. Congress in the past year and Rep. Bill Foster, D-11th, is quick to point out why. “This past year under…
After runner-up finishes in the 2020 and 2022 GOP primaries for 14th District Congress, software consultant James Marter of Oswego looks to be a strong favorite on March 19. Back in…
A Hanover Park man and a Palatine woman are being held in DuPage County Jail in connection with carjackings in Hanover Park and Itasca. Richard Ortega, 26, a resident of the 5600 block…
An Elmhurst woman is being held in DuPage County Jail after being charged with beating and robbing a motorist. Marie Velez, 40, who appeared at First Appearance Court on Thursday, Jan….
PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions for young people entering the trades. And for 60 years, there has never been an all-female team…
CHICAGO — In a hot gymnasium on Chicago’s South Side, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced this morning that he’s running for a potentially historic third term as governor. In his announcement…
SPRINGFIELD —– Three main factors contribute to the formation of Midwest dust storms: strong winds, dry soil in farm fields and large amounts of loose soil. That’s according to…
SPRINGFIELD — Public employees hired since 2011 must continue to wait for pension reform after Illinois lawmakers declined to take up the issue during the spring session. Lawmakers…
SPRINGFIELD — Under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature, certain insurance plans would have to cover hippotherapy and other forms of therapeutic horseback riding in Illinois. …
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices state lawmakers were…