A Cary man whose criminal history includes two attempted murder convictions now faces decades in prison after his sixth driving under the influence conviction.
Elgin Planning and Zoning commissioners rejected a bid from a developer to bring a 7 Brew Coffee to Summit Street, citing concerns about the high traffic volume the popular drive-through coffee shop creates and whether the neighborhood could handle it.
From new grade separations to speeding Metra trains to more frequent Pace buses to deploying experts to help CTA riders in crisis — transit leaders talk about NITA deliverables.
A “bittersweet” celebration took place early Thursday morning in Aurora, when the nurses who served in Mercy Medical Center’s labor and delivery department finished one last shift together. The Aurora hospital shut down the department, citing financial hardships.
All of Illinois is facing a diesel-fuel price disaster, according to Gov. JB Pritzker. He’s directed state agencies not to penalize the use of tax-exempt red-dyed diesel on roads. While he calls it a cost-saving measure, the leader of the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association says more clarity is needed.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten and 6th District Republican challenger Niki Conforti disagree on the effectiveness of the tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will propose “sweeping the cupboards bare” to close a projected $550 million budget gap for next year, she told reporters Wednesday.
Despite concerns from neighboring businesses about increased traffic, Bartlett trustees have agreed to allow a former CVS pharmacy to be converted into a Lindy’s gas station, with a marijuana dispensary and coffee shop as additional tenants.