An Indiana House bill that would allow counties to add an additional $1 surcharge on state park entry fees was referred Feb. 12 to the Indiana Senate for consideration.
Day: February 14, 2025
Matt Shaw’s path to the opening-day third-base job is clear. Will the Chicago Cubs’ top prospect seize it?
Top prospect Matt Shaw, 23, could become the first Chicago Cubs player under 24 to make his major-league debut on opening day since third baseman Gary Scott in 1991.
State mental health, substance abuse divisions would merge under governor’s executive order
The Illinois Department of Human Services divisions overseeing mental health and substance abuse would be consolidated under an executive order.
Exit of O’Hare, Midway chief leaves crucial vacancy for city, suburbs
Longtime CDA Commissioner Jamie Rhee, who led the city’s airports through COVID, big construction projects and noise issues, is retiring in mid-April.
Column: In wake of daughter’s 2018 suicide, St. Charles couple has focused on hope
When Hans and Ruthie Lehmann lost their beautiful 15-year-old daughter to suicide on April 7, 2018, they had two very different roads they could have traveled in their grief journey. Let the pain swallow them. Or do something in Kayla’s memory that could help other families dealing with mental illness.
Daily Horoscope for February 15, 2025
Boundaries could blur easily at this moment. The devoted Virgo Moon goads sacrificial Neptune to go too far in the name of compassion. Once the Moon passes into strategic Libra at 6:45 am EST, we may see more clearly what’s going on. However, as Luna goes on to clash with appeasing Venus, we might allow our longing for approval to keep us stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns. This is potentially the most realistic option for the time being, but we should acknowledge its limitations.
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan joins Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard and Sue Bird among the Hall of Fame finalists
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan, who won two NCAA titles at Florida, was among the finalists announced Friday by the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame for enshrinement as part of the class of 2025.
Donald Trump creates council for ‘energy dominance,’ boosts natural gas exports and offshore drilling
President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order formally creating a National Energy Dominance Council and directed it to move quickly to drive up already record-setting domestic oil and gas production.
Guest column: Stop ratepayer robbery and oppose nuclear reactor bills
House Bill 1007 and Senate Bills 423 and 424 would use Indiana’s electric customers as the majority financers of dubious, multibillion-dollar nuclear power schemes called small modular reactors (SMRs).
Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction could give Illinois GOP a path to relevancy, but it’s still strewn with obstacles
Republicans, the minority party in Illinois, now have the conviction of a longtime Democratic leader to feature in next year’s state campaigns. Will it be enough?