West Virginia has a strong military culture. Many bridges and streets honor local veterans. This is a state with one of the highest numbers of veterans per person in the country. For many, joining the military, including the National Guard, is not just about duty. It's also about finding jobs and op
Chicago is taking big steps to help small businesses. The city wants to make it easier for them to open and run their shops. This is important because many small business owners are struggling right now. The mayor, Brandon Johnson, announced a new plan called "Cut The Tape for Small Business. " Thi
Chicago's public transport system is facing serious safety issues. Recent events, like a woman being set on fire and a man being stabbed, show how unsafe it has become. In the past year, there have been nearly 2, 900 crimes on the CTA. This is the second-highest number since 2015. Riders and workers
West Virginia's vaccine rules are back in the spotlight. The state's Board of Education recently made a big move. They reinstated a rule that requires kids to get certain vaccines to go to school. This happened after the state's Supreme Court stepped in. Earlier, a lower court judge had allowed par
Chicago is in for more snow, just when people thought they'd seen the last of it. A winter weather advisory is in place for the entire area, starting Monday afternoon. This means more snow and slippery roads, especially during the evening rush hour. The weather isn't done with Chicago yet. After a
Chicago is about to see a big change in the weather. A winter storm is coming. It might dump more than 10 inches of snow in some areas. The National Weather Service says this will be the first big snowfall in nearly five years. The snow will start early Saturday morning. It will get worse during th
Chicago's Loop is buzzing with holiday events, but can it keep up with the competition? This weekend alone, there are over 20, 000 seats up for grabs at various shows and performances. From Billy Corgan's "A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness" to the Chicago Philharmonic's "Home for the Hol
Chicago has a lot to cheer about this year. The Bears are on top, the Cubs made a splash in the playoffs, and the weather has been just right. It's a good time to be a sports fan in the Windy City. The Bears have a new coach, Ben Johnson, who has brought a fresh vibe to the team. Fans are finally f
Chicago is buzzing with holiday excitement, but recent violence has people worried. The city's tree lighting event last Friday night was a hit, but just a few blocks away, a shooting happened at a teen gathering on State Street. This incident kicked off a violent night, making folks question how saf
Chicago's Thanksgiving holiday was not your typical cozy family gathering. It was more like a wild weather party with winds howling like a freight train and snow flurries crashing the scene. The whole area, including parts of Wisconsin and Indiana, was under a wind advisory. Gusts of up to 60 mph we
