Aurora's commitment to equity, inclusion, and technology is the focal point of a new downtown mural. Renowned national muralist and Aurora resident Rafael Blanco began work on a compelling 52- by 36-inch mural Thursday and will complete it by Sunday...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday morning is expected to announce a statewide indoor mask mandate for everyone 2 and older as well as a vaccine mandate for all kindergarten through 12th grade and higher education employees to reduce spread of COVID-19,...

Two more suburban hospital systems are requiring workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Edward-Elmhurst Health and Amita Health are mandating the vaccine for all employees, volunteers and contractors, both medical groups announced today. E...

Wayne dog-killing case goes to state's attorney Kane County sheriff's detectives have finished their investigation into the fatal shooting of a dog by the husband of Wayne's village president, and they have turned their findings over...

St. Charles resident Julie Saviano has been waiting for the return of live shows. On Wednesday, Saviano and her son, Alex, were among 600 people taking in "Kinky Boots," Paramount Theatre's first production in 17 months. The show is set to run throu...

College of Lake County will give $100 checks to fall semester students with one string attached: proof of vaccination against COVID-19. The college announced the incentive last Thursday morning to entice, but not require, students to get their shots...

Holding signs reading "My body, my choice" and "I call the shots," about 60 protesters, many of them nurses, lined Randall Road in front of Advocate Sherman Hospital on Wednesday to rally against the hospital chain's vaccination mandate for employee...