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Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US
Mar 12, 2026 3:58 pm - Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.
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Thousands more Illinoisans with disabilities now have access to savings accounts
Mar 12, 2026 3:51 pm - The age of eligibility for ABLE accounts was expanded in January 2026, meaning people who acquired their disabilities before they turned 46 can now open accounts. These accounts allow people with disabilities to save and invest money without risking their federal benefits.
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Former Addison school site being readied for redevelopmentMar 12, 2026 12:26 pm - Addison’s Old Mill School building, which operated as an elementary school from 1961 to 1982 and was then rented to nonprofit organizations, is being demolished to make room for a future housing development.
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Illinois Stewardship Alliance urges farmers to apply for infrastructure fundingMar 12, 2026 10:48 am - Illinois Stewardship Alliance urges farmers and food businesses to apply for the FY2026 Local Food Infrastructure Grant by March 27, which funds cold storage, processing equipment, and distribution systems
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US applications for unemployment benefits inch down to 213,000 as layoffs remain stable
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Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
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How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal
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Iran’s supreme leader resolves to keep fighting in his first public remarks
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O'Hare and Midway so far avoiding TSA delays plaguing airports elsewhereMar 11, 2026 6:59 pm - Chicago Department of Aviation officials are advising spring break travelers to arrive early at airports amid TSA meltdowns elsewhere.