WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to redistricting in Illinois despite complaints from the League of Women Voters of Illinois that … Read more ›
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Chicago could get its first 90-degree day of 2012 today
Portions of the Chicago area could experience 90-degree temperatures for the first time this year today. According to ChicagoWeatherCenter.com, today’s high is expected to be … Read more ›
News
Missouri-based pet food maker issues another recall
The Associated Press reports: Illinois is among the states from where Meta, Mo.-based Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling another type of dog food because … Read more ›
Schools
From the community
St. Bernardine Students Lend a Green Thumb and Helping Hand
The students of St. Bernardine School were thrilled on Wednesday, May 9th, to lend a gardening hand to the Forest Park Park District. The Park … Read more ›
Children and family, Entertainment, Seasonal
Top 10 things to do this weekend
Jeopardy, The Rallye A low-pressure road rallye where you play Jeopardy as you travel the shortcourse. Not a lot of hard rallye gimmicks, but a … Read more ›
News, Sports
Area girls track stars looking for state team/individual titles
Since Evanston went on a four-year tear winning Illinois High School Association Class AA girls track and field state titles from 2003-06, TribLocal area teams … Read more ›
News
Thunderstorms hit Chicago area
Strong thunderstorms expected to pack winds of up to 50 mph were hitting the Chicago area this evening, but are expected to blow through quickly. … Read more ›
Entertainment, Food and drink
Come explore the Northern Illinois Wine Trail
For Midwesterners, arriving in wine country means hopping a plane or driving for days. Or does it? In the last two decades, wineries have sprung … Read more ›
News, Travel
Metra: Customers will face screenings, searches during NATO summit
Forget that cup of coffee or water bottle. And leave your backpack at home. Those are among the messages Metra is sending to riders who … Read more ›
News
Quinn gets bill that would raise insurance costs for retirees
The state Senate approved legislation that would require retired state workers to pick up more of the costs of their health insurance. The measure, which … Read more ›
