Once an Illinois darling, electric school bus maker Lion faces likely liquidation By Nara Schoenberg May 5, 2025 at 7:51 p.m. The company suspended operations at its Joliet plant and temporarily laid off about 400 workers...
Authorities searching for defendant who escaped from courthouse By Madeline Buckley May 5, 2025 at 5:58 p.m. Authorities are searching for a man who on Monday escaped from the Leighton Criminal Court...
Clarendon Hills farmers market to return with new produce anchor By Chuck Fieldman May 5, 2025 at 4:37 p.m. The Clarendon Hills farmers market is set to return May 15 and return each Thursday...
Mayor Brandon Johnson names PR veteran to lead Chicago tourism agency board By A.D. Quig May 5, 2025 at 5:24 p.m. Guy Chipparoni is the President and CEO Of Res Publica Group, a PR firm whose...
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signs Indiana-Illinois border commission, Gary supplemental pay and others into law By Alexandra Kukulka May 5, 2025 at 5:43 p.m. The Indiana-Illinois border commission, Gary supplemental pay, and tollway bills were all recently signed into...
Aurora considering bike plan that recommends miles of new paths By R. Christian Smith May 5, 2025 at 4:29 p.m. Aurora is considering adopting a new biking plan that would look to dramatically increase the...
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs declines US Senate bid By Rick Pearson May 5, 2025 at 5:28 p.m. Michael Frerichs, who has been Illinois state treasurer for three terms, will not run for...
Person in custody after Merrillville school threat By Michelle L. Quinn May 5, 2025 at 5:09 p.m. Merrillville Police have in custody a person of interest connected to threats leveled against Pierce...
Status of Brauer Museum artwork slated for sale unclear as Moody’s downgrades Valparaiso University’s rating By Amy Lavalley May 5, 2025 at 4:03 p.m. Valparaiso University has "made enough progress" in its plans to sell three cornerstone pieces from...
Indiana public media regroups after state erases funding By Carole Carlson May 5, 2025 at 3:48 p.m. The Indiana legislature’s unexpected defunding of public broadcasting means about a 30% cut to Lakeshore...