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11 Must-Drive Illinois Routes For Gorgeous July Views
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1777+ words) July can make an ordinary Illinois road feel like it belongs in a movie. Fields glow green beside the pavement, wildflowers brighten the shoulders, and sunlight flashes over rivers and wooded bluffs. I have spent countless summer weekends chasing those…...
Illinois farmland is becoming a clean energy payday, with some solar leases reaching $200,000
14+ hour, 38+ min ago (298+ words) Across central Illinois, some acreage once devoted strictly to corn and soybeans is being committed to wind and solar development. For landowners, leasing that ground can offer a more predictable paycheck than relying on farm income alone. The money involved…...
The last one-room schoolhouse to operate in Illinois finds a new purpose after $1.6M restoration
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (655+ words) A long-neglected, red frame building in West Chicago that was the final operating one-room schoolhouse in Illinois before its closure in 1991 will have a new lease on life — along with a new purpose — once an ongoing $1.6 million restoration concludes. District…...
Chicago bike lane ticketing program records big fines against delivery companies
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (1262+ words) A bike lane ticketing program meant to make busy downtown streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians has found package delivery giants are among its most consistent scofflaws, news that will not come as a surprise to Chicagoans used to seeing…...
Illinois may bring early warning of toll costs ahead of proposed rate hike
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (387+ words) (The Center Square) – While Illinois contemplates raising prices on tollways across the state, one state lawmaker wants increased transparency for drivers. State Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills, announced he plans to introduce the "Truth in Toll Transparency Act," which he…...
Illinois senator says True Value move highlights business climate concerns - AOL
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (658+ words) (The Center Square) – Illinois state Sen. Chris Balkema said True Value’s decision to move its headquarters from Chicago to Fort Wayne, Indiana, is another example of businesses seeking relief from what he described as Illinois’ costly regulatory and tax environment....
When will Chicago’s air quality improve? What to know as wildfire smoke impacts continue
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (277+ words) Air Quality Alert as smoke and haze return The Chicago area has been dealing with the impacts of wildfire smoke for several days, but when will conditions finally improve in the region? Air quality index (AQI) readings in the Chicago…...
Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change During Twins Series
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (131+ words) On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs will play the second game of their series with the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field. They are coming off a 5-2 loss on Friday night. Dansby Swanson (who batted 9th) finished with one strikeout and no hits....
Chicago Cubs Release 8-Year MLB Player During Twins Series
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (412+ words) The Chicago Cubs, much like most of Major League Baseball, opened up the back half of their schedule on Friday evening with a contest against the Minnesota Twins. Chicago lost 5-2 on Friday, and will look to even up the series…...
Chicago delays vote on parking meter sale, risks litigation
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (480+ words) (The Center Square) – A long-awaited vote from the Chicago City Council to move forward with approving the sale of the city's parking meter infrastructure between two private entities has again been delayed. After weeks of back and forth, aldermen in…...