Both current and former Illinois legislators are applauding last week’s guilty verdict in the corruption case against Michael Madigan. Now there are calls for additional changes in laws in an attempt to change the state’s lengthy history of political chicanery.
Day: February 17, 2025
‘Better than we can’: How AI is helping dealers sell more cars and book more repairs
Companies with artificial intelligence-powered tools are pushing into all corners of the dealership experience, from car buying to the repair shop.
April election in Lake Zurich sees large candidate field for school district
In April, Lake Zurich residents will go to the polls to elect new town leaders and new school board members.
Indiana House legislation focused on nuclear energy moves to Senate
House Bill 1007 would provide a tax liability for expenses related to manufacturing small modular nuclear reactors.
Afternoon Briefing: Avian flu leads to more northwest Indiana bird deaths
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.
‘A rescue mission’: Will Mount Prospect buy Chase Bank building?
Mount Prospect could reach into its pockets for $5 million to buy the moribund Chase Bank building, which village officials consider a blight in the heart of the downtown.
Endeavor Health names new president of Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights
Endeavor Health has named David Rahija, Endeavor Health Medical Group Operations president, as the next president of Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights.
Illinois secession bill passes out of Indiana committee, but even supporters aren’t totally on board
A bill to redraw the Indiana-Illinois border received initial approval Monday in an Indiana House committee, but the discussion opened up a Pandora’s box, with some of its Illinois supporters preferring to establish a new state and a Lake County representative suggesting that it could in turn secede from Indiana.
District 301 superintendent resignation terms revealed
Central Unit District 301 Superintendent Esther Mongan is being paid her regular salary and benefits while she is on leave pending resignation. Also, a school board member has quit.
Winfield village manager stepping down, interim one named
After 15 years on the job, Winfield Village Manager Curt Barrett is stepping down.