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Microplastics found in Lake Michigan, Chicago River, other Illinois waterways
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (325+ words) A sampling of Lake Michigan and other waterways across Illinois found harmful tiny plastics pollution. A test sampling of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and other waterways across Illinois found tiny plastics present, posing potential threats to human health and…...
More Latinos are homeless in Illinois, spurred by Texas busing migrants to Chicago, report finds
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (609+ words) While many homeless Latinos live in tents and on the streets in Illinois, thousands more go under the radar because they're "doubled up" with family or friends. Homelessness rates increased among Latinos in Illinois in recent years, exacerbated by the…...
Illinois native " and Cubs draft pick " Bryan Hudson on a roll out of White Sox' bullpen
1+ week, 5+ day ago (654+ words) Bryan Hudson reacts during the eighth inning May 9 against the Mariners at Rate Field. White Sox left-handed reliever Bryan Hudson was a pretty big deal as a prospect before the 2015 MLB Draft " and not just because of his 6-8 frame. Though…...
Business investments in Illinois expected to create 19, 000 jobs, report says
9+ mon, 1+ day ago (652+ words) A community member writes their public comment during a public meeting last year about the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. In Illinois, quantum computing, electric vehicles and clean energy were a few of the sectors that attracted new investment last…...
Illinois businesses have mixed results with tariff refund process
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (799+ words) St. Charles-based wholesaler The Winding Road owner Marla Showfer (center) buys fabric in Bali, Indonesia. Provided by Marla Showfer Illinois businesses report mixed experiences navigating the tariff refund process, after U. S. Customs and Border Protection launched an online portal Monday for…...
Costco shoppers deserve cut of retailer's tariff refund, Illinois lawsuit says
3+ week, 6+ day ago (469+ words) Customers walk into a Costco store in Chicago. Costco is one of thousands of companies that started filing claims this month for tariff refunds from the federal government. But a Chicago-area shopper wants the retail giant to pass along those…...
Should Illinois ban cellphones in classrooms during school hours? Here's what you told us
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (203+ words) After failing to pass a school cellphone ban last year, the Illinois Legislature again is considering a proposal. We asked whether Illinois should ban cellphones in classrooms during school hours. Here's what you told us, lightly edited for clarity: "Such…...
Lawmakers sweeten pot to keep Bears in Illinois, with stadium bill linked to statewide property tax relief
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (766+ words) Renderings of the proposed Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights. Provided by Manica Architecture Illinois hopes to take the lead over Indiana in the Chicago Bears stadium battle with a new proposal that would give the NFL team property tax…...
In Illinois, a diverse lineup celebrates America's 250th anniversary. Here are some highlights.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (416+ words) The Prairie State has a lot planned for the nation's semiquincentennial this year, including corridos from the Sones de Mexico Ensemble. The Prairie State has a lot planned for the nation's semiquincentennial this year. From exhibits and plays to concerts…...
Illinois' Sweet 16 date with Houston " the team and the city " is cause for some perspective
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (407+ words) Illinois" Keaton Wagler practices at Toyota Center on March 25, 2026, in Houston, Texas. It"s the time of year in college basketball when everything gets kicked up a notch or five, including fans" complaints. The refs are against us. The gods…...
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