Illinois’ Gas Tax Hike Is Going To Affect 4th Of July Travelers

According to AAA-Chicago, 4.2 million Illinois residents will be traveling for the 4th of July/Independence Day holiday weekend (3.86 million by automobile), and over 72 million Americans overall plan on traveling at least 50 miles from home...

The New Imams

For years I have been working on a documentary film about young Muslims in France, centered on the 2017 trial that convicted a police officer of killing a young French Arab man some years earlier. In 2016 I interviewed Yasser Louati, a civil...

Illinois representative criticizes new tax hikes impacting families and businesses

State Representative John Cabello (il) | Representative John M. Cabello (R) 90th District Assistant Republican LeaderState Representative John Cabello (il) | Representative John M. Cabello (R) 90th District Assistant Republican Leader State...

Photos: Northern Illinois celebrates the Fourth of July

ExpandAutoplay Image 1 of 36 Children celebrate Thursday, July 3, 2025, to the music of Evergreen, during Rock Falls Tourism’s 4th of July celebration at RB&W Park. Music, food and of course fireworks kick off the weekend of American independence....

Chicago Tops Orkin's 2025 Bed Bug Cities List Again As Unexpected Cities Climb The Ranks

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Newcomers like Hartford and Peoria shake up this year's list as travel season threatens to spread infestations ATLANTA, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hartford, Connecticut made the biggest leap in Orkin's 2025 Top 50 Bed Bug...

Column: As Katherine Legge looks to qualify for her 1st NASCAR Chicago Street Race, will this be the last one?

Katherine Legge is used to being in the spotlight after years of driving Indy cars, so being the only woman competing in Sunday’s NASCAR Chicago Street Race would be no big deal. Legge, the only female NASCAR driver, will have to qualify Saturday...

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PGA Tour Star Viktor Hovland Shows Off Ultimate Vacation Thirst Trap

Viktor Hovland is among the PGA Tour's young heartthrobs who have captured the ladies' attention since he hit the professional scene. There are a handful of Hovland trackers on X, formerly known as Twitter, that document not only his golf but also...

Chicago’s rodents are evolving with the city

Rodents don’t usually evolve overnight. Like most species, they change slowly through tiny shifts passed down over thousands or millions of years. But when the world changes fast, like it has in cities over the past century, some animals keep up....

Illinois’ Infamous ‘Starved Rock Killer’ Dead at 86

At one point in my life, this story was a hell of a lot closer to home than I ever wanted it to be. Before moving to Dubuque, IA, I lived in LaSalle-Peru, IL, a quiet community in north central Illinois, part of the larger "Illinois Valley." The...

Metra offers extra trains for NASCAR Chicago Street Race

Metra is adding more trains on the UP North and UP West lines Saturday and Sunday to accommodate those heading into the city for the third annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race. Metra had already announced extra trains for the NASCAR race on the Rock...

Family Wants Justice After Bodycam Footage Shows Police Fatally Shoot 19-Year-Old In Back Of Head

WEST HUMBOLDT PARK — The family of Nathaniel “Nate” Fejerang is calling for the prosecution of the Chicago police officer who fatally shot the teen in his head — while it remains unclear who fired an initial shot that led to police killing...

In Chicago, Pope Leo XIV’s Creole and African roots create a stir

DONNA SAGNA, 50, gets up as early as 6:30 in the morning to go outside and observe the traffic on her street. On this sunny spring Saturday morning, a speaker in her window is pumping out of church sermon as tourists stop and stare at a tiny...

Boy discovers human remains near national park visitor center while on family vacation

ESTES PARK, Colo. (KUSA) - Human remains were found at a national park in Colorado. A boy visiting the area with his family made the surprising discovery. “What are the chances four people from Illinois find something like that?” Kristina Chavez,...

Why United Airlines' New Partnership With JetBlue Fixes Its "Largest Mistake"

Two major American carriers are teaming up to sell seats across each other's networks, and to include reciprocal frequent-flyer benefits. Chicago-based United Airlines, and New York's JetBlue are partnering up, a move which will see United unlock...

G Flip Confirms Autumn UK Shows As Part Of The Dream Ride World Tour

Photo: Anne-Sophie Bine G Flip has announced their The Dream Ride Tour. The Australian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer will travel across North America between September 9 and November 6, kicking off the run in Phoenix,...

B-N tourism group gets state grant for Route 66 renovations at Sprague's in Normal

The Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau [CVB] has received a $150,000 state tourism grant to further restore Sprague’s Super Service in Normal ahead of Route 66's 100th anniversary next year. It’s among a total of $6.3 million...

NASCAR races against time to finish preparations for Chicago Street Race

​​When engines roar to life this weekend in Grant Park, NASCAR will test whether a third year of racing through Chicago’s streets can match the hype without the headaches. Crews needed just 25 days to transform the South Loop into a race-ready...

Chicago Pride Parade 2025 steps off on North Side

The Chicago Pride Parade will step off on Sunday on the city's North Side. CHICAGO - The Chicago Pride Parade stepped off on Sunday on the city's North Side. The parade was set to start on Sunday at 11 a.m., beginning at Sheridan and Broadway and...

In Photos: Days after Stanley Cup win, Brad Marchand & wife Katrina travel to London, UK for Wimbledon 2025

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand and his wife Katrina took a trip to the United Kingdom this week. On Friday, Katrina Marchand shared a series of stories on her Instagram from the couple’s British getaway. One of the pictures showed Brad...