12+ hour, 17+ min ago  (211+ words) Gallery Seven new exhibit of the Chicago Society of Artists Spring Member Exhibition, on view from April 30 through May 31, 2026. This vibrant, juried exhibition showcases a diverse collection of works by members of one of the region's oldest and most respected…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (461+ words) Congratulations are in order. You're going to be a parent! Or you already are, and you feel like it's a constant learning curve. Either way, there's a book for that, one to help you survive this life change, one to…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago  (960+ words) Advocates rallied at the state Capitol to support bills aimed at replacing lost benefits When the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" passed last July, millions of U. S. residents were put at risk of losing access to federal food assistance, including hundreds…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (772+ words) People who want to live near Joliet Junior College will soon officially have a place they can call their home. The Joliet City Council Tuesday approved an amendment to an existing ordinance that now allows a multi-family development to serve…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (921+ words) The measure is expected to be considered in committee on Wednesday Facing the specter of losing the Chicago Bears to Indiana, the Illinois House unveiled a new version of property tax legislation that the team says is a prerequisite for…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (548+ words) Prova Portugal! Discover Portuguese Wine was an opportunity to experience the unique character and experience the vibrant flavors of the great wines of Portugal. It was a rare opportunity to taste the wines and meet first-hand the wine producers who…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (651+ words) Seeing residents of nearby communities like Joliet struggle with plans for a data center following criticism from residents, the Village of Plainfield is taking steps to ensure everything is in place before even addressing a proposal from developers. Mayor John…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (577+ words) There has been a mad rush for data centers everywhere," said Argoudelis, citing Joliet, Yorkville and Minooka as some of the communities taking on the controversial projects. But we are underpowered right now. Maybe we can have data centers provide…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1763+ words) Ad campaign highlights 2-year fight between retailer and finance lobbies Credit cards may not work for sales tax or tips starting July 1." By now, you've heard that claim, but whether it's true depends on who you ask. If it's not…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago  (572+ words) Frederick Douglass did not know the day he was born. Like many enslaved people, he was denied even the dignity of documentation. Birth dates were approximations. Family lines were severed. Identity existed in property ledgers, not in public record. His…...