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A couple of passengers ride a southbound Red Line “L” train in Chicago.

Safety reforms could be coming for Chicago-area transit, but funding still up in the air

With just over two weeks to go before their spring adjournment, lawmakers in Springfield are facing a tight deadline to pass major reforms to the Chicago-area transit system — but officials have released few concrete details of the plan they say is taking shape.

Stephanie and Josh Ganal pose with a Pope Leo jersey at their family-owned memorabilia store, Grandstand Sports, near Rate Field.

Can Pope Leo XIV help flagging White Sox economy? Judging from buzz and jersey sales, yes

CHICAGO — Late Tuesday morning, Jose Guzman stopped into Grandstand Sports at 600 W. 35th Street looking for a new White Sox jersey. Guzman, 36, already has plenty in his...

The federally endangered piping plover has returned for a second consecutive year to a private, restricted beach in Waukegan.

‘How do they do it?’: Endangered piping plovers return to the same spot in Waukegan for a second year

A beloved shorebird couple recently reunited at a private beach along Lake Michigan in Waukegan, completing a remarkable journey for a second consecutive year.

Shop in person for over 170 different types of native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees at the Native Plant Sale on May 16-17 in Oak Brook.

Get your garden ready with plant sales around the suburbs

Gardeners can get the growing season off to a good start with upcoming plant sales featuring perennials, vegetables, native and organic plants. It is also a good way to support local nonprofit organizations.

This version of the Macedonian classic tavče gravče uses canned butter beans for convenience.

This rustic dish of baked beans and smoked sausages is packed with deep, aromatic flavors

Tavče gravče, which translates as “beans in a pan,” is a Macedonian classic. Traditionally, large dried white beans called tetovac are the star of the rustic dish, while onions, garlic, peppers and paprika provide deep, rich flavor and color. This version uses canned butter beans for convenience.

If you're using a shovel anywhere in your yard, it's best to “call before you dig” to avoid cutting electricity, water or gas lines.

Grabbing a shovel? Call before you dig

If you're using a shovel anywhere in your yard, it's best to "call before you dig" to avoid cutting electricity, water or gas lines.

Kids enjoy a 15-foot tall bubble wall at the Gail Borden Public Library’s newly reimagined KidSpace area on Tuesday in Elgin.

‘It’s just so beautiful’: Gail Borden Library in Elgin unveils newly reimagined KidSpace

The Gail Borden Public Library unveiled its newly reimagined KidSpace area on Tuesday in Elgin.