The Bo Wood Recreation Area is set for a temporary closure from February 17 through February 20. Visitors should note that the entire area-including the entrance road, dog park, and boat ramp-will be off-limits to both vehicles and pedestrians during this period. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled this clos...

Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced he will not attend an upcoming National Governors Association dinner at the White House, joining a coalition of Democratic governors boycotting the event. The move comes after President Trump rescinded invitations for Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Maryland Governor Wes Moore. Pr...

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding almost $1 million in grants to boost support for veterans and their families. Funded by the Veterans Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket, this initiative delivers competitive reimbursement grants on a quarterly basis to eligible nonprofits and government agencies. This yea...

A new report from Moody's Analytics signals challenging times ahead for Illinois' economy. Prepared for the state's Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, the outlook projects Illinois will lag behind the Midwest and the nation in key measures next year. Employment statewide is expected to remain flat...

Financial conditions in the U.S. remain stable, according to the latest data from the Chicago Federal Reserve. The National Financial Conditions Index held steady at minus 0.56 for the week ending February 6, while the Adjusted NFCI edged up to minus 0.57. Historically, negative values on these indices indicate that cr...