House Bill 1575, backed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, amends the Illinois Counties Code to eliminate fees for filing modifications to strike unlawful racially restrictive covenants. #racist ...

Small business owner Ryan Garrett said the effects are already being felt. His Villa Grove bar and restaurant recently received a utility bill that was $1,000 higher than usual. #energy ...

“There is a national teacher shortage and, as an innovative and high achieving public school district, we are not going to sit idly and wait for qualified educators to find their way to us,” said CPS’ ...

Each year, students, school families, colleagues, and CPS staff submit nominations for the nurses they feel have gone above and beyond in their care of students. #nurses ...

“Ahead of the election, Orland Park residents deserve the opportunity to hear from both candidates and I am committed to answering their questions in a thoughtful forum,” Mayor Pekau said. #forum ...

“With the opening of Fifth City Commons we have reached an incredible milestone in the creation of more affordable housing options for residents,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. #housing ...

Republicans voted present and walked off the House floor in protest after Democrats approved the questions. State Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, said there are many other important questions to ask voters ...

In January 2024, Holobaugh drove to a location in Peoria to meet with the girl for the purpose of having sex. Federal law enforcement agents arrested him when he arrived at the location. #sentenced ...

Young Olive joined the U.S. Army in 1964, He was assigned to the U.S. Army Company B, 2nd Battalion (Airborne) 503d Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade... #army ...

Many of the measures will soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker, including a bill that changes how damages accrue under Illinois’ first-in-the-nation biometric data privacy law. #illinois ...

The bill would also establish the Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board under the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation which would create a training program, ethical standards, and ...

The Illinois On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program provides free and confidential safety and health advice to small and medium-sized businesses committed to improving workplace safety and ...