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Why your power bill is spiking faster than a nearby data center’s

By Shannon Osaka
Jan 15, 2026 2:38 pm - Over the past few years, millions of Americans have seen their electricity bills skyrocket. Since February 2020, electricity prices have increased by an average of 40% across the country. In some areas, the rate is even faster — in Washington, D.C., electricity costs increased 93% from July 2020 to July 2025.
State education board OKs $10.9B budget request

By PETER HANCOCK
Jan 15, 2026 2:33 pm - The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking only a modest increase in funding next year in light of uncertainty about future state revenues. The proposal calls for a $350 million increase in Evidence-Based Funding, the minimum amount called for under the 2017 law that overhauled the way Illinois funds public schools.
Schaumburg to hold Community Blood Drive Tuesday

Submitted by village of Schaumburg
Jan 15, 2026 2:29 pm - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next Community Blood Drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1320 W. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg getting close to opening

By Eric Peterson
Jan 15, 2026 2:18 pm - The long-anticipated Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg has set Tuesday, March 10 as its expected opening day.
Fox Lake woman who died in crash identified

By Michelle Meyer
Jan 15, 2026 1:49 pm - The McHenry County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of a 78-year-old woman who died in a crash Friday in Fox Lake.
Suburban parks among beneficiaries of state grants totaling $36 million

By Russell Lissau
Jan 15, 2026 1:33 pm - More than 30 suburban parks are among the recipients of new state grants totaling $36 million, officials have announced.
Police searching for suspect after gunfire strikes two vehicles in West Chicago

By Joey Weslo
Jan 15, 2026 12:25 pm - After two vehicles were struck by gunfire in West Chicago, police are searching for any leads and asking the public to reach out if they have information on any suspects.
Kane County strip club gets long-sought liquor license, but fully nude dancers not allowed

By Brenda Schory
Jan 15, 2026 11:07 am - The Kane County Liquor Commission voted 3-1 on Wednesday to approve a long-sought liquor license for Blackjacks Gentlemen’s Club.
Harris to deliver key remarks at Chicago’s MLK interfaith breakfast

By Marni Pyke
Jan 15, 2026 9:58 am - Former Vice President Kamala Harris will return to Chicago to deliver the keynote speech at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. interfaith breakfast on Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced.
Lake in the Hills man gets prison for beating woman during police standoff

By Amanda Marrazzo
Jan 15, 2026 9:51 am - An attempted murder charge against a Lake in the Hills man was dismissed Tuesday in exchange for a guilty plea to aggravated domestic battery.

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