Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) and Cook County Commissioners were joined by federal, state and local…
A 962-square-mile area of Lake Michigan has been designated as a national marine sanctuary to protect important habitats as well as safeguard shipwrecks that played a critical role…
SPRINGFIELD — A woman found guilty of a McHenry County murder has had her conviction vacated after serving 19 years of her 27-year sentence and maintaining her innocence throughout…
As Chicago area continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and more of the region’s residents return to work, Metra is adding service on three of its lines – the BNSF, Milwaukee…
Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and other state officials to commemorate the opening of the new Chicago Veterans Home on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The home is the first…
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) June 17 announced the recipients of the 2021 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $3.3 million was awarded to 149 fire departments/districts…
A new food pantry launched in Zion and its soft opening was celebrated at a special event on May 1 at DLB Ministries at 623 Kenosha Road. The food pantry, which began its ministry several…
Editor’s Note: Shaw Media Local News Network reporters Lucas Robinson and Denise Unland contributed to this report. A new study from a regional superintendents group in Illinois shows…
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