Gov. JB Pritzker’s new budget plan proposes a one-year pause in the state’s gradual shifting of motor fuel taxes from the general fund to the road fund. Here’s why and what it means.
Day: February 24, 2025
Despite minimal risks so far, bird flu precautions wise for pets, cats especially
Bird flu, while mainly contracted by wild birds, can spread to pets, especially cats. Experts advise precautions like avoiding sick wildlife, not feeding raw food or unpasteurized milk and keeping pets indoors as much as possible.
Bird flu fears have backyard chicken coop owners on edge
On her picturesque farm near Wheaton, Kimberly Henny is used to having visitors drop by to snap up fresh eggs, honey and vegetables. But as concerns over bird flu ripple across the country, Henny and her family are now accustomed to chasing away uninvited guests — the Canada geese and other migratory birds that like to gather on the golf course next door.
On vault with little fault, Ava Sullivan becomes first state champ in Oswego co-op program history. ‘My goodness.’
Oswego co-op’s Ava Sullivan becomes the first state champion in program history by winning in the vault.
United States women’s national soccer team beats Australia 2-1 in SheBelieves Cup
Lynn Biyendolo scored 42 seconds into the match and the United States beat Australia 2-1 on Sunday in the SheBelieves Cup.
Chicago Cubs prospect Cade Horton is back on mound, and Colin Rea is bringing versatility to the pitching staff
For the first time in more than nine months, Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Cade Horton faced batters.
Chicago Sky trade the No. 3 draft pick to the Washington Mystics for guard Ariel Atkins
The Chicago Sky traded out of the draft lottery Sunday night to acquire veteran guard Ariel Atkins in a blockbuster trade with the Washington Mystics.
Judah Heeg wrestles for Lemont. His brother, Justus, wrestles for Providence. Both win state titles. ‘Pretty special.’
Judah, a junior, wrestles for Lemont. Justus, a freshman, wrestles for Providence. Both come home as state champs.
City touts mission to target employee ties to hate groups; community demands police be the priority
Officials say goal is to recommend policies to deal with all city of Chicago workers linked to hate groups.
Daily Horoscope for February 24, 2025
Emotional upsets can show us what needs to change. As the security-conscious Capricorn Moon opposes touchy Mars at 1:32 am EST, we may feel like we can’t win — whenever we try to do the right thing, we wind up stepping on someone else’s turf. Luna goes on to square moody Chiron, connecting present struggles to past wounds. Things can and should go differently this time around! When the Moon finally coordinates with innovative Uranus for a soothing trine, we’ll potentially find new solutions.