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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) – 24 area residents are new graduates of the HIRE360 East Central Illinois Pre-Apprenticeship Program. According to a statement from a representative, since its launch last year dozens of participants have since graduated with skills that will prepare them for careers…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Illinois is investing $156 million to build and expand housing for working families. State leaders hope the BUILD plan makes buying and renting a home more affordable. Illinois has a shortage of roughly 142,000 housing units, and industry experts say…
Architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has unveiled a concept for a new Chicago Bears stadium at Rate Field, should the White Sox relocate to the South Loop's 78 development. Officers are hunting members of loose online networks of sadists who mainly…
Two Illinois Commerce Commission administrative law judges issued a proposed order Tuesday to slash an already downwardly revised Peoples Gas rate increase request by more than half. The order recommends the ICC approve a $66 million rate increase for Peoples, down…
With five days remaining until the election, Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger, Darren Bailey, spent Thursday making their closing case to voters, focusing on affordability as they campaigned in Chicago and the suburbs. Bailey is seeking a stronger…
The official 71st Obie Awards season includes Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway shows that open between September 1, 2026, and August 31, 2027. The American Theatre Wing revealed the committee of judges and eligibility details for The 71st Annual Obie Awards, celebrating the best of Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway.
A new review finds fluted pumpkin is rich in protein, minerals and bioactive phytochemicals, but nearly all of its reported medicinal effects remain unconfirmed in humans.
Supercharged Entertainment is preparing to bring a large-scale indoor go-karting and entertainment venue to Columbus, Ohio, with its Polaris location targeting a summer 2027 opening. According to Columbus Business First, the project will span approximately 125,000 square feet and feature an indoor,…
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has reiterated his opposition to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to impose a monthly head tax on employers. The governor also said on Thursday he does not expect the state to provide supplemental funding…
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