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May 24, 2025After three impressive, but limited on color, large-scale sculpture exhibits, the Morton Arboretum has some eye-popping works for visitors to check out over the next two years. Vivid…
After three impressive, but limited on color, large-scale sculpture exhibits, the Morton Arboretum has some eye-popping works for visitors to check out over the next two years. Vivid…
Huntley officials are finalizing preparations for what they say is the village’s largest-ever public improvement project next spring. The road improvements may ultimately play a…
With a two-year exception, only two people have represented Illinois’ 9th Congressional District since 1949. That will change in January 2027, in the wake of the announcement…
The last time veteran rock-funk-folk-jazz-country-swamp boogie band Little Feat played in the Peoria area, during the 2022 Summer Camp Music Festival, the group of seasoned musicians…
If the state of Illinois comes through with the extra transit funding, the Pace suburban bus agency plans to use most of the money to add new routes in the areas that don’t have much…
For Mother’s Day, Chicago area restaurants are offering deals and extras for moms. Among the offerings are: Prime rib: Chicago Culinary Kitchen, a Texas-style barbecue eatery…
Rev. Ricardo Hernandez shared the sorrow felt by millions of Roman Catholics following Monday’s death of Pope Francis. However, the Rockford priest is also mourning the loss…
Nick’s Pizza & Pub, known for its rustic lodge atmosphere, thin-crust pizza, and commitment to community, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its first location at 856…
Two suburban U.S. representatives say a new law containing severe cuts to food assistance and other social programs will prove to be “devastating” to more than a million of Illinois’…
When individuals who take care of pets bring home more money than individuals taking care of kids, something is wrong, according to a former first lady of Illinois. “In some states,…
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced July 1 that former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell will be his running mate for the 2026 campaign. Pritzker’s selection, made just days after announcing…
CHICAGO — Illinois students won’t need to fill out applications for most state universities to be admitted — if they have high enough grades. With his signature, Gov. J.B….
With sincere apologies, this week’s column is heavy on the politics of agriculture. While we’d like to focus on crop progress and the weather — two of the farmer’s favorite…
Despite uncertainty over the economy and federal funding during the second half of fiscal year 2025, the state’s fiscal year closed June 30 with the state setting a record for…