1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (280+ words) A $2.8 million project to resurface nearly 6 miles of Illinois 29 between Andrew Road and the southern border of Athens is underway and is expected to be finished by early December. The work began Sept. 8, according to a community announcement from the…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (381+ words) (The Center Square) – The Cook County Sheriff’s Office says it is unacceptable that Cook County Judge John Lyke threatened to jail two deputies who raised security concerns over the judge’s decision to allow contact between a defendant charged with murder…...

6+ day, 12+ min ago   (826+ words) On a recent August morning, Mary Nedbalski, co-owner of the forthcoming Gunny’s Pub on Lincoln Avenue, went to work, only to discover that the city had shut down the street outside. The surprise street shutdown could last until October — poor…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (697+ words) New rules for electric bikes and scooters will take effect next year in Illinois after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill on Wednesday Putting on the Brakes: New Illinois Law Establishes Rules for E-Bikes, Scooters New rules governing who can…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (33+ words) Now in its 62nd year, the fest returns Oct. 14-25 with a slate that also includes anticipated films from Tim Blake Nelson and Martin McDonagh. Read on for a preview of the lineup....

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (201+ words) Annual Flushing starts Monday, August 24 and continues through September 4 VILLA GROVE, Ill., Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning next week, Illinois American Water will perform flushing of its water distribution system to continue to provide customers with high-quality, reliable water service. Flushing involves simultaneously…...

4+ week, 13+ hour ago   (306+ words) People interested in helping clear snow and ice from roads in Winnebago and Boone counties can learn about seasonal job opportunities during an Illinois Department of Transportation open house Aug. 20 in Rockford. The hiring event will run from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Aug....

4+ week, 14+ hour ago   (494+ words) This neighborhood in Chicago is bursting with culture, from its modern art museum to its authentic European food spots, festivals, and historic houses. Each of Chicago's neighborhoods have a distinct flavor invoked by the city's varied cultural influences and historic…...

4+ week, 1+ hour ago   (210+ words) The homicide figures do not include killings that occurred in self-defense or in other circumstances not measured in Chicago police statistics. Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which... The homicide figures do not include killings that occurred in self-defense…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (236+ words) The Illinois Department of Transportation District 2 will hold an open house for people interested in applying for seasonal positions to help with snow and ice removal in Rock Island and Henry counties, a news release says. The event will be…...