Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday he will not sign a budget that includes broad tax hikes to fund new spending as lawmakers are in the final hours of budget negotiations.
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Goodbye RTA. Hello, NITA? Suburban lawmakers divided over new transit bill
Lawmakers propose creating the Northern Illinois Transportation Authority to govern transit agencies, integrate fares and boost security, but suburban Republicans are concerned about Chicago having undue influence.
Naperville commission gives thumbs-up to townhouse, row house development
Naperville planning and zoning commissioners have backed a developer’s proposal to build both townhouses and row houses within walking distance of the Growing Place garden center. The developer also is asking the city of Naperville to annex the properties — more than eight acres — into its boundaries.
At College of DuPage, a ‘Great Wave’ of Japanese art that inspires through the centuries
The College of DuPage hosted a preview Wednesday for its “Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World” exhibition in the school’s McAninch Arts Center.
Police officer stopping in for a drink halts West Chicago gas station holdup, prosecutors say
A man trying to rob a West Chicago has station early Tuesday was stopped in the act by a police officer who dropped in to buy a beverage, authorities said.
From demo to redo: Change in plans for former Oliveti’s building in Des Plaines
The developers who proposed tearing down the former Oliveti’s Italian Ristorante in downtown Des Plaines and putting up a new restaurant building now want to renovate the existing structure.
Expect delays and closures on Route 83 at I-88 after bridge hit by truck
The Illinois tollway is assessing damage to a bridge hit by an excavator. Some ramps and lanes will be closed.
Schaumburg prohibits drones within 100 feet of village-owned property
Schaumburg trustees have prohibited flying drones within 100 feet of village-owned property now that the state has reaffirmed the right of local governments to impose such regulations.
Catch 35 in Naperville announces closure after 21 years
Catch 35 has announced it will be closing after 21 years in Naperville.
Suburban spellers still in the game at Scripps National Spelling Bee
Four suburban spellers still have a fighting chance to be the best in the nation after clearing the preliminary rounds of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee Tuesday.