Illinois Court Allows Pension Restructuring to Proceed

The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld key provisions allowing the state to continue restructuring its massive unfunded pension liability, marking a significant shift in how Illinois can address its retirement system crisis. The ruling permits Illinois to move forward with pension reforms while navigating the state's stringent constitutional protections for worker benefits.

May 9

Illinois AG Defends Stricter Federal Soot Standards Amid Industry Challenges

May 9

Elmwood Park Squad Car Hit Head-On on Chicago's West Side

An Elmwood Park police marked squad car was struck head-on by a gray sedan on Chicago's West Side in an overnight collision that authorities are now investigating. The crash, which involved officers responding to the scene, has drawn scrutiny as police work to determine the cause and circumstances of the impact.

May 9

Illinois Retail Workers Under Siege as Violent Thefts Surge 7%

May 9

Chicago Police Advances Community-Focused Policing Initiative

May 9

Chicago Police Unveils Community Policing Overhaul Initiative

May 9

Prospect Knights dominate home turf at 58th Wanner Invitational

Prospect High School's boys track and field team rolled to victory at their own Joe Wanner Invite on May 1, claiming the championship with 173 points despite frigid temperatures. The Mount Prospect knights dominated their home meet, the 58th running of the prestigious invitational that draws competitors from across Illinois.

May 9

Blackhawks Win No. 1 Pick in 2023 Draft Lottery, Eye Bedard

May 9

East St. Louis, Chicago schools claim Illinois basketball crowns

May 9

Bulls Complete Rebuild Overhaul with Summer Signings Focused on Defense

May 9

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 9

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 9

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 9

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 9

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 9

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 9

Village Board Approves Changes to Refuse and Recycling Collection

Wheaton's Village Board approved changes to the refuse and recycling collection program, introducing new carts and an updated schedule for single-family homes this summer.

May 9

Strangled in Schaumburg: Woman Dead, Man Held After Welfare Check

May 9

Elgin Pumps $200K into PADS Shelter to Avert June Shutdown

May 9

Joliet Greenlights $20B Data Center, Illinois' Largest on 795 Acres

May 9

Bulls Routed by Knicks in Playoff Opener at MSG

May 9