Mar. 8, 2026
Obama Presidential Center's Grand Opening Celebrations to Begin in June
The new museum and public space honoring the Obamas will open to the public after a dedication ceremony.
Mar. 8, 2026
Obama Presidential Center in Chicago to Open on June 19
The highly anticipated center will welcome the public after a dedication ceremony on June 18.
Mar. 8, 2026
Obama Presidential Center's Grand Opening Celebrations to Begin in June
The museum and public gathering space honoring the Obamas will open to the public on June 19, 2026 after years of planning and controversy.
Mar. 8, 2026
Champaign City Council Schedules Special Meeting on Settlement Resolution
Meeting time changed to 5:30 p.m.; public invited to participate.
Mar. 5, 2026
NYC Mayor's $70M Request for City-Run Grocery Stores Seen as Wasted Effort
Many experts believe the concept has little chance of success due to the low-margin nature of the grocery business.
Mar. 4, 2026
Illinois Leaders Compete for Bears Stadium Location
Chicago Mayor and Illinois Governor make pitches to keep NFL team in state
Mar. 4, 2026
Galesburg Seeks More Flexibility in Emergency Demolition Decisions
City Council considers amending ordinance to replace damage threshold with public safety standard
Mar. 4, 2026
Floral Park Board Authorizes $200K Settlement for Injury Claim
Village to pay $179K to law firm and $20K to settle Medicare lien after contractor's unsafe work led to resident's fall.
Mar. 4, 2026
San Francisco's $5M Reparations Plan Criticized as Performative
Experts say the city's reparations proposal is more about optics than meaningful change.
Mar. 3, 2026
Chicago Mayor, Illinois Governor Pitch Bears Stadium Locations
Pritzker focuses on Arlington Heights and Hammond, while Johnson still hopes to keep Bears in Chicago
Mar. 3, 2026
Kankakee County State's Attorney Presents at Chamber's Event
Jim Rowe spoke at the annual State of the County event hosted by the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce.
Mar. 2, 2026
Chicago Officials Pitch $630M Plan for Post-Bears Soldier Field
Locals also mourn civil rights icon Jesse Jackson and worry about Mexico cartel violence
Mar. 2, 2026
Naperville Neighbors Urge Council to Reconsider Benton + Main Rowhouse Approval
Residents say the 11-unit development violates the city's master plan and zoning rules.
Mar. 1, 2026
Illinois Governor Disappointed as Chicago Bears Pursue Indiana Stadium
Pritzker says progress was made on an Arlington Heights plan, but Bears did not mention it in their announcement.
Feb. 28, 2026
Property Tax Concerns Grow Amid Bears Stadium Talks in Illinois
Illinois lawmakers advance 'mega project' bill as Indiana offers incentives to lure the Bears
Feb. 27, 2026
Champaign City Council to Consider Street Projects, Zoning Change, and Equipment Purchase
Agenda includes Mattis Avenue improvements, rezoning request, and public works contracts.
Feb. 27, 2026
Columbia Considers Restricting Residential Solar Options
City may remove ground-mounted solar as an option for homeowners despite resident concerns
Feb. 26, 2026
Chicago Bars and Restaurants Cleared to Operate Video Gambling Machines
City Council overrides mayor's delay, paving way for new revenue stream
Feb. 26, 2026
Elmhurst City Manager Retiring After 15 Years
The mayor promises a "transparent" search for a successor, involving the public.
Feb. 26, 2026
Chicago Mayor Holds Unique Powers Over City Council
Chicago is the only major U.S. city where the mayor presides over the city council and has veto power.
