3+ hour, 45+ min ago   (377+ words) CHICAGO — A new state program took effect Saturday to provide food benefits to people who have recently become ineligible because of federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger, or FRESH, program kicked…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1613+ words) SPRINGFIELD — After more than three years on the legislative backburner, the Illinois House on Wednesday approved a major economic development bill that would clear the path for the Chicago Bears to build a new domed stadium in Arlington Heights. The…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (828+ words) Ahead of an estimated 150,000 Illinois households losing access to federal food assistance on May 1, Illinois launched two websites aimed at providing work, training and volunteer hours to those households. Job Ready IL collects training programs and employment opportunities, while Serve…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (631+ words) CHICAGO — 2026 is a big year for Chicago Public Schools. The school board is looking for a new CEO as it stares down a possible half-billion-dollar budget deficit. And later this year, the city will hold school board elections — this time…...