Jaden Newson may have started alone as she faced hurdles at the start of her two years at Rock Valley College. But by the time she completed a journey by recently walking across a graduation…
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation unveiled a plan on Friday for spending nearly $41 billion in federal, state and local funds over the next six years to repair…
SPRINGFIELD — A landmark criminal justice reform that eliminates cash bail in Illinois is constitutional, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, paving the way for the change…
CHICAGO — For hoteliers, business is booming in Illinois. On Monday, July 10, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the state’s legislative leadership and representatives of the hospitality industry…
Passenger rail service between Rockford and Chicago is coming back after an absence of more than 40 years. At a July 6 appearance in Rockford, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced restored…
Workers at more than 150 Starbucks stores across the country, including several in Illinois, may strike over the next week, claiming unfair labor practices. As of Friday, June 23, Starbucks…
Summer is a time of growth and exploration. While spring-planted flowers and vegetables are growing, take a break between waterings to learn something new from the vast world of gardening….
Rockford offers a wide variety of arts and culture for visitors to enjoy for free or at low cost ranging from outdoor murals to fantastic museums in the downtown area and beyond. Here’s…
