Hidden within the history of the grand old mansions, historic theaters and bygone cemeteries of Northern Illinois are stories of ghostly apparitions and unexplained events. Exploring…
SPRINGFIELD — Lack of affordable housing impacts many facets of family life — access to education and health care, for example — for Illinoisans throughout the state, Sen….
Ever since Amtrak ended the Black Hawk service from Chicago to Galena and Dubuque, Iowa through in 1981 there have been several futile efforts to bring it back. Most recent efforts…
ROCKFORD Park District, YMCA team up for year-round swimming lessons The Rockford Park District and YMCA of Rock River Valley are partnering to better serve communities aquatics needs…
ROCKFORD Trolley 36 returns for free rides during two events Rockford Park District’s rail-based Trolley Car 36 will offer free shuttle rides during two community events in 2019—weekly…
The two reports presented at this year’s Transport Chicago conference draw a similar conclusion. In order to prevent accidents, it’s not enough to try to try to change driver behaviors…
Every hamburger James Purifoy creates at his restaurant — 15th & Chris — reminds the former convict of his transformation from gang member to thriving entrepreneur. That Purifoy’s…
SPRINGFIELD — Six new casinos, along with legalized sports betting, are coming to Illinois after Senate lawmakers approved a massive gambling expansion bill Sunday. Senate Bill 690,…
