All ages are invited to attend the “Taste of the Midwest” program from 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 23 at the Itasca Community Library, 500 West … Read more ›
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When the Sun Goes Down the Music Turns Up with Eaglewood's "Sounds of Summer" Weekend Packages
Eaglewood Resort & Spa turns the music up as the sun goes down with its Sounds of Summer overnight packages. After a relaxing day at … Read more ›
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 ›
Inbound Metra train breaks down, stopped in Elmwood Park
An inbound Metra train with mechanical problems has been delayed over an hour the the west suburbs this afternoon. Milwaukee District West train no. 2714 … Read more ›
Illinois to spend less on highways and arterial streets
Spending on highways and arterial streets maintained by the state will decline about 20 percent overall in Illinois in the next six years under an … Read more ›
U.S. gas prices see first drop since December; Chicago still highest
The average retail price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States declined for the first time since mid-December, dropping 5.44 cents over the … Read more ›
Trains to run under NATO summit at McCormick Place
In a signal that downtown Chicago won’t be placed on a virtual security lockdown during the NATO summit next month, trains will be permitted to … Read more ›
Metra: Won’t know until end of month whether summit will disrupt commute
Metra riders aren’t likely to know until the end of April how the upcoming NATO summit will affect their commuting plans, Metra CEO Alex Clifford … Read more ›
Gas prices: Can you top that?
Shelling out wads of cash to fill up the car can make any jaw-dropped driver gulp. Next time you top off at the pump, see … Read more ›
Tollway plugs in electric car charging stations
Gov. Pat Quinn today joined officials with the Illinois Tollway to highlight a network of electric car charging stations that are being installed across the … Read more ›
