Metra going for battery-powered locomotives
— August 19, 2022The Metra Board of Directors on Aug. 17 approved a first-of-its-kind plan to convert up to six of Metra’s oldest diesel locomotives to zero-emission battery power. “This procurement…
The Metra Board of Directors on Aug. 17 approved a first-of-its-kind plan to convert up to six of Metra’s oldest diesel locomotives to zero-emission battery power. “This procurement…
One week after the Lake County Board approved a resolution calling on state and federal lawmakers to ban the sale and possession of assault-style firearms, the Highland Park City Council…
Nine days after the horrifying events of July 4, people congregated on the front lawn of the Highland Park City Hall for a Community vigil July 13. The vigil was held in response to…
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…
SPRINGFIELD — A senior federal official stalled inspections by regional offices to monitor cancer-causing emissions at suburban facilities in Illinois, according to a report by the…
The Lake County Grand Jury on Wednesday, July 27 returned indictments on a total of 117 criminal counts against Robert Crimo III, the alleged shooter at the Highland Park Fourth of…
Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for Lake County to assist in recovery efforts following the July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park. A disaster proclamation grants the…
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…