Communities work to pick up water tab
August 8, 2023(Editor’s note: This is the second of two parts looking at the effort to bring Lake Michigan water to Montgomery, Oswego and Yorkville) Kendall County communities have the monumental…
(Editor’s note: This is the second of two parts looking at the effort to bring Lake Michigan water to Montgomery, Oswego and Yorkville) Kendall County communities have the monumental…
Aurora ranks in the top 35 percent of major metropolitan rental markets, according to a recent study. WalletHub, a personal finance company, noted that the safety in Aurora is one of…
Dr. Anita Thomas celebrates something of a homecoming as she settles in as North Central College’s new president. Thomas, who took over as the Naperville institution’s 11th chief…
Celebrate the area’s rich agricultural history with a driving tour of notable barns as part of the ninth DeKalb County Barn Tour on Aug. 12. This 2023 tour runs from 9 a.m. to 4…
Drivers who need to renew their license at a secretary of state facility will likely have to make an appointment starting this fall. Starting Sept. 1, 44 driver services facilities…
Two new lawsuits have been filed against Northwestern University football, including a new allegation of race-based hazing. Former players allege in lawsuits filed Thursday, Aug. 3…
All colors of the rainbow popped like Barbie hot pink over this summer’s hot Lollapalooza 2023 in Grant Park Chicago. Glittery wardrobes seemed to be inspired by the hit summer film…
Life is for the living but life has strong-armed Kostadin “Kay” Stoyanov of Northfield. Kay, a certified immunizer, has given more than 11,000 shots often with 100 COVID-19 boosters…
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…