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Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says
Apr 10, 2024 8:20 am - NEW YORK — Much like nutritional labels on food products, “broadband labels” for internet packages will soon tell you just what is going into the pricing of your service,...
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Biden administration imposes first-ever national drinking water limits on toxic PFAS
Apr 10, 2024 8:06 am - The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the...
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Inflation rose over the last year, muddying path for Fed rate cuts
Apr 10, 2024 7:47 am - Inflation ticked up again in March compared with the year before — in yet another sign that the economy doesn’t need high interest rates to come down any time soon. Fresh...
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Warm winter kick-started allergy season, giving a preview of what’s to comeApr 09, 2024 6:15 pm - Every weekday around 7 a.m., Dr. Rachna Shah heads to the roof of Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park to collect a microscope slide full of pollen. As an allergist...
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Illinois Senate to consider bill that would make EV chargers more accessibleApr 09, 2024 4:44 pm - As electric vehicle charging networks are taking shape across the country and in Illinois, state Sen. Dan McConchie wants to ensure the infrastructure is accessible to al...
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Mount Prospect takes action to stop odors from feed producerApr 09, 2024 3:22 pm - Mount Prospect is seeking an emergency temporary restraining order against an animal and pet food producer that has faced complaints about odors from its plant in the Ken...
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Kane County Board delays vote on sales tax referendumApr 09, 2024 12:35 pm - The Kane County Board on Tuesday delayed deciding whether to ask voters to institute a countywide sales tax. County board Chair Corinne Pierog asked to remove a resolutio...
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Seasonal mobile bar could be on tap for downtown Cary
Apr 09, 2024 11:56 am - Maple Tree Tap wants to expand its business by providing a mobile bar in downtown Cary, but neighboring restaurant owners fear the proposal could hurt existing businesses.
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Veteran-owned company in Aurora awarded contract for new Hollywood CasinoApr 09, 2024 11:50 am - Work on the new $360-million Hollywood Casino Aurora resort is underway, and PENN Entertainment has hired an Aurora-based, veteran-owned company as a subcontractor on the project.
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Officials say they didn’t know religious group was behind land buy until after it was completedApr 09, 2024 11:49 am - South Barrington Park District officials didn’t learn a religious group was behind the winning bid for 34 acres of public parkland until two weeks after the $2.3 mill...