Daywatch: Another government shutdown looms

Published   Dec 20, 2024 12:31PM
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day. ... Read more

O'Hare Airport issues ground stop; Chicago officials warn of



Chicago-area road conditions Friday morning were slick, slippery and snow-covered, with crashes and spin-outs already reported across parts of the area and a ground stop issued at Chicago O’Hare Airport due to snow and ice. Read more

Lockport High School District 205 Board up for reelection st

Lockport High School District 205 Board member Zyan Navarra, who had filed for reelection, said he has married and moved. ... Read more

These offbeat, intriguing laws will hit Illinois' books in 2



There are plenty of new Illinois laws that will impact residents in 2025, but there are some bills hitting the books that you may not expect.



Technology took center stage on several pieces of legislation. ... Read more

As Big Lots plans to close remaining stores, here are the Illinois locations affected

Published   Dec 19, 2024 08:51PM


Discount retailer Big Lots announced Thursday that they would close all remaining stores, months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with ensuing confusion on how many locations were closing.



The chain closed 400 locations earlier this year, with 963 stores remaining open across the country.



It’s unknown how much longer those stores will remain open, according to NBC News.



According to Big Lots’ website, 17 locations in Illinois rem ... Read more

Daywatch: Congo Square Theatre ensemble says board chair mus

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Vaccination rates for flu, COVID-19 down in Chicago heading

Vaccination rates in Chicago so far this winter for seasonal respiratory infections like COVID-19 and the flu are slightly down from last year, which public health officials say could be a result of disinformation and “vaccine fatigue” since the ... Read more

Chicago snow forecast: 2 waves of snow with more accumulatio



As snow-covered roads were creating slick and slippery conditions for the Friday rush hour commute in the Chicago area, a ground stop was issued at Chicago O’Hare International Airport due to snow and ice, the Federal Aviation ... Read more