ComEd announced that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved its second Beneficial Electrification (BE) Plan, investing approximately $168 million over a three-year period beginning in ...

Teach Plus Illinois and Teach Plus teacher leaders applaud the General Assembly’s passage of Illinois’ first legislation on artificial intelligence in schools, which they wrote and championed. The ...

Back by popular demand, the Chicago White Sox are calling for fans to show off their perfect pitch and sing their way into the spotlight as part of the 2025 White Sox National Anthem Contest.

As featured in local and national media, Ribfest Chicago invites all Chicagoland restaurant BBQ masters to compete for the title of “Best Ribs” and “People’s Choice.” While ribs reign supreme, Ribfest ...

A pool of City of Chicago officials and community partners gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new development on Chicago Avenue in West Humboldt Park. As part of the City’s Build Better ...

The levy: It’s not a dam, but it is a word you should know! Since I first stepped into my office 27 years ago, one question has repeatedly come up: “Why do my property taxes always go up?” It’s a ...

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announces the return of several beloved free traditions to Millennium Park. Chicago will come alive once again with the rhythm and ...

To address alarming rates of mental health conditions among college-aged individuals, State Senator Karina Villa advanced a measure to ensure students can access mental health services through their ...

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Wear Orange Resolution, designating June 6 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the ...

By Daniel Nardini I have been to Iowa many, many times. The difference between what I saw in eastern Iowa and what I saw in western and northwestern Illinois could not be more telling. The poverty was ...

One of the best spots in Chicago for enjoying summertime music is getting even hotter this year with the addition of more ...

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas plans to postpone the Annual Tax Sale for seven months, during which time she hopes to ...