On July 1, Illinois’ motor fuel tax jumped from 45 cents to 47 cents a gallon. Those filling up with diesel fuel also will see an increase of slightly more than three percent, with prices increasing from 52.9 cents a gallon to 54.5 cents.

“Voyage en France” festival offers French sights, sounds, and flavors, followed by 21-and-older “Rendezvous” evening inspired by Versailles Gardens and Moulin Rouge. Next up in Cantigny’s fun-packed summer is “Voyage en France,” set for Saturday, J...

Illinois lawmakers are joining the consumer advocacy group Citizens Utility Board to call for legislative reforms designed to curb rates for customers of the state’s two private water utilities.

FOR THE SPORTS TEAMS AND MEDIA OF CHICAGO — especially the White Sox and the Bears — Jim Martin of Arlington Heights is a dream fan. He spends money and overflows with passion regarding so many of their fortunes. He has hung with them through the bes...

Halfway through the 2024 election cycle and just a few weeks away from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy on Wednesday announced his resignation as head of the state Republican Party.

The first “signature” event of Cantigny’s summer calendar is set for Sunday, June 23. Tickets for the Cantigny Jazz and Wine Fest include all-day access to the newly renovated McCormick House and two culinary flights.

The Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Drive, welcomes folk singer-songwriter Mark Dvorak to its monthly Luncheon & Show Series at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24. Dvorak is celebrating the launch of his 20th recorded release, “Live & Alone” recorde...

Ahead of her 100th birthday this August, the Lombard Historical Society is celebrating “Little Orphan Annie” with an exhibition on her place in pop culture, the man who brought her to life and his landmark residence on Main Street.