Independence Day fireworks shows are as old as the nation itself. According to historical accounts, the first such shows came in 1777, one year after the 13 American colonies declared…
With schools closed for the summer, the Geneva-based Northern Illinois Food Bank is once again stepping up to cover a meal gap for kids and teens across the area. With no free or reduced-priced…
SPRINGFIELD — In a year when many state agencies received little or no funding increase, state lawmakers approved an increase of $15.7 million, or 22.4 percent, for general operating…
After three impressive, but limited on color, large-scale sculpture exhibits, the Morton Arboretum has some eye-popping works for visitors to check out over the next two years. Vivid…
For Mother’s Day, Chicago area restaurants are offering deals and extras for moms. Among the offerings are: Prime rib: Chicago Culinary Kitchen, a Texas-style barbecue eatery…
A McHenry man was charged with three felonies and two misdemeanors involving two occurrences of residential burglary. Patrick Anderson, 44, was arrested following a standoff involving…
A flavor company is creating a second production facility in Illinois. Silesia will invest $40 million into a Huntley flavor innovation and production facility that will create 41 full-time…
With a two-year exception, only two people have represented Illinois’ 9th Congressional District since 1949. That will change in January 2027, in the wake of the announcement…
Two killed in Eden Expressway ...Two people were killed in accidents on the Edens Expressway. A three-unit ...
With scant notice, Rockford hospital ...Residents on Rockford’s west side are feeling abandoned and betrayed after Javon ...
State ends fiscal year with ...Despite uncertainty over the economy and federal funding during the second half ...
Highland Park parade ‘full of ...Highland Park’s Fourth of July events included a parade which stepped off ...
