Week of events planned to celebrate Juneteenth in Aurora
The city of Aurora is preparing to celebrate the upcoming Juneteenth holiday with a week...
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Tim Mapes, former Madigan chief of staff, reports to federal prison
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime chief of staff is now a federal inmate, the...
Rule curtailing lobbyist donations to Chicago mayors stalled amid Johnson pushback
The ordinance to fine or suspend lobbyists who make contributions to a mayoral candidate's political...
Waukegan school board members clash over how racial groups are served: ‘You’re talking about your people; I’m talking about my people’
Superintendent Theresa Plascencia said before the presentation on the planned support for the newcomers that...
Southtowners: Stachowiak named Superintendent of Distinction, more
Southtowners: Stachowiak named Superintendent of Distinction, Lemont FBLA rakes in awards, Stagg athletic director earns...
Morton Arboretum awards $6.8M for urban forestry projects in 22 priority Illinois communities
On any summer day, no matter how hot, Tom Tomschin can sit comfortably on his...
Round Lake Beach man dies 2 weeks after motorcycle crash
Frank Rodriguez, 57, died Sunday of blunt force injuries at Condell Advocate Medical Center, where...
Southland crime: Gun displayed at Chicago Ridge Mall, attempted car jacking in Flossmoor
Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news...
Stokes turns Gary’s focus to literacy; DUAB coming Monday for exit vote
Literacy is the heart of learning in the education roadmap presented Tuesday by Gary’s new...
Waukegan to College program celebrates 100th college graduate; ‘It gives them the confidence to pursue the possible’
Now in its 15th year, Waukegan to College helps first-generation college students -- many the...