Do you love sipping apple cider in the fall? Be careful! Health experts are warning that unpasteurized apple cider can make people very ill, especially those who are more vulnerable like kids and older adults. Why is this happening? Unpasteurized cider might have harmful bacteria because many orchar
Gov. JB Pritzker is taking Illinois' marketing efforts to new heights by embarking on a trade mission to Japan, accompanied by a diverse group of lawmakers, business leaders, and community representatives. This trip marks an exciting chapter in the state's efforts to strengthen ties with one of its
In the world of higher education, rankings can be a significant indicator of a university's performance and reputation. Recently, U.S. News and World Report released its annual list of top universities in the nation, and three Illinois institutions made the cut. Northwestern University, the Universi
In a shocking turn of events, New Trier High School District 203, located in Winnetka, Illinois, has released over 4,400 pages of emails to parents, bringing an end to a long-standing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit. The controversy began after a conservative nonprofit group, Parents Defen
As the city gears up for its first-ever Mexican Independence Day festival, the question on everyone's mind is: are we ready for the crowds? With tens of thousands expected to converge on downtown Chicago, the city's authorities are taking no chances. Plow trucks are on standby, ready to block off ro
As the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet struggles to recover from the release of asbestos during its summer renovation, its future hangs in the balance. The 98-year-old indoor theater, a beloved cultural institution, is now facing a lawsuit from the Illinois Attorney General's Office, seeking thousan
