As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure
Without SNAP benefits, recipients could lose spending power, hurting local businesses As households across Illinois brace to lose their federal food assistance this month, grocery…
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How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews
From taxes and community investment to water and energy depletion, data centers are a polarizing…
National
White House FY 2027 budget proposal ignores nation’s affordability crisis $73B cut to domestic programs including housing, education, and consumer protection
The White House’s FY 2027 budget proposal increases defense spending by $1.5 trillion while slashing…
OPINION
OP-ED: The Future of Work
OIC of America is preparing people to lead in the future of work by teaching…
Politics & Government
New Data: Violent Retail Crime on the Rise in Illinois
Organized retail crime in Illinois is driving up costs for businesses and consumers, with 1…
Business
Joliet council proposes ban for criminal conduct on city property, former Galowich YMCA to become new recreation hub
The Joliet City Council is considering an ordinance that will ban anyone who commits an…
Health
The Truth About Seed Oils: 5 Things You Should Know
Seed oils get a bad rep, and nowadays, it seems like everyone is avoiding them.…
Education
State education officials present $10.9B budget request to fund public schools
The Illinois State Board of Education is requesting a $10.9 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes the Evidence-Based Funding formula that has been in place for nearly a decade and has resulted in increased graduation rates, narrowed achievement gaps, and improved student growth.
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Lyric Opera Frida and Diego a thrilling musical tribute to two titans of Mexican art
In the mid-twentieth century Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera were the Beyonce and Jay Z of their time. Their stormy marriage and Communist political leanings garnered just as much press as their explosive creativity which catapulted Mexican art forms to the forefront of the art world. Years after her death Kahlo’s visage with her…
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