Lopez challenges Garcia in 4th Congressional
March 5, 2024A Chicago alderman is challenging a longtime legislator in the 4th Congressional District. Ald. Raymond Lopez of the 15th Ward is challenging incumbent Jesus “Chuy” Garcia for the…
A Chicago alderman is challenging a longtime legislator in the 4th Congressional District. Ald. Raymond Lopez of the 15th Ward is challenging incumbent Jesus “Chuy” Garcia for the…
The Oswegoland Park District has a full plate of projects for 2024, but none as critical as construction of a new administration and operations center. Officials at the sprawling 38-square-mile…
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday, Feb. 21, proposed growing state spending by over $2 billion in the upcoming fiscal year while making a handful of corporate, sports…
Illinois’ electric vehicle charging infrastructure is on pace to double this year, buoyed by an influx of state and federal dollars. The investments are aimed at supporting both federal…
Sharing bomb-shelter space with audience members and band members has become commonplace for Ukrainian ballerina Kateryna Kukhar. “We will start a performance and 20 minutes into…
Abraham Lincoln appeared in countless cities and towns across Illinois in his pre-Presidential years, including El Paso. Unfortunately, a speech he delivered in town in 1858 has been…
One of Peoria’s most famous sons, National Baseball Hall of Fame member Jim Thome, recently added to his list of accolades as one of seven 2024 Order of Lincoln recipients, the state’s…
As Darren Bailey tries to separate himself politically from fellow far right conservative and 12th Congressional District incumbent Mike Bost, he has once again invited Illinois voters…
If past is prologue, the campaign for 91st District State Rep. promises to be really expensive. After 40 years of GOP control, the district flipped Democratic in 2022, as Sharon Chung,…
Delving into local history, learning about a new hobby and traveling to exotic places are all possible without ever having to leave northern Illinois, thanks to Rock Valley College’s…
During the 2023 harvest season, one of Jake Lieb’s tractors quit working. A week later, his combine stopped working, too. Both were new — and he was locked out from making any repairs…
Illinoisans who need a notary public can now access those services online through a new “E-Notary” portal launched by the Secretary of State’s Office. This process is one of…
The Chicago Bears laid out a $3.2 billion plan for a new domed stadium on Chicago’s lakefront on Wednesday, April 24, painting pictures of future Super Bowls and other major public…
Wet fields kept the majority of Illinois farmers from planting for a second consecutive week, but windows for field work will be arriving soon. In addition, the U.S. EPA finally green-lighted…
Third in a series looking at the public funding of sports stadiums in Illinois Pat Quinn was on the ice in 2010 when the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup, and in Houston in 2005 when…
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois continues to suffer from a shortage of teachers and other education professionals, although recent efforts by the state to ease the strain have made an impact….
SPRINGFIELD — Two bills that would regulate battery disposal and storage are awaiting action from the full Illinois Senate after unanimous committee approval. Senate Bill 3481, sponsored…