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Reporting by Brett Chase | Chicago Sun*Times Buckle up: The multistate electric grid operator PJM Interconnection confir...
07/24/2025

Reporting by Brett Chase | Chicago Sun*Times Buckle up: The multistate electric grid operator PJM Interconnection confirmed Tuesday that power demand continues to be high and that the price of electricity is likely going up next year. Hot, hot, hot: Electric rates went up June 1. Most customers didn’t see the increases on their bills until this month. A ComEd customer who normally pays about $100 a month on average will see a spike of almost 11% on upcoming power bills....

Reporting by Brett Chase | Chicago Sun*Times Buckle up: The multistate electric grid operator PJM Interconnection confirmed Tuesday that power demand continues to be high and that the price of elec…

Analysis by Kara Alaimo | CNN Parents should avoid preteens’ use of smartphones and social media, according to new resea...
07/23/2025

Analysis by Kara Alaimo | CNN Parents should avoid preteens’ use of smartphones and social media, according to new research. A study released Monday found that using smartphones before age 13 could damage kids’ mental health. Smartphone use by children younger than 13 was associated with suicidal thoughts, worse emotional regulation, lower self-worth and detachment from reality, especially among girls, according to the study, which was published in the Journal of the Human Development and Capabilities....

Analysis by Kara Alaimo | CNN Parents should avoid preteens’ use of smartphones and social media, according to new research. A study released Monday found that using smartphones before age 13 could…

The District 220 Board of Education (BOE) met last Tuesday, and BOE President Sandra Ficke-Bradford began her presentati...
07/22/2025

The District 220 Board of Education (BOE) met last Tuesday, and BOE President Sandra Ficke-Bradford began her presentation by addressing the elephant in the room (the elephant wasn’t actually in the room, as Member Erin Chan Ding was absent from the July 15 BOE Meeting) stating: “As many are aware, District 220 Board Member Erin Chan Ding has declared her intent to run for State Representative of the 52nd District, and it’s within Erin’s right to do so, and Erin is aware of the Board policies and the laws that are in place....

The District 220 Board of Education (BOE) met last Tuesday, and BOE President Sandra Ficke-Bradford began her presentation by addressing the elephant in the room (the elephant wasn’t actually in th…

By Jason Meisner | Chicago Tribune Once a rising corporate star, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore was sentenced Monday ...
07/21/2025

By Jason Meisner | Chicago Tribune Once a rising corporate star, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore was sentenced Monday to 2 years in federal prison for her role in an elaborate scheme to funnel more than $1.3 million and other perks to associates of then-House Speaker Michael Madigan in exchange for help with the utility’s ambitious legislative agenda. Pramaggiore, who turns 67 in two weeks, showed little outward reaction as U.S....

By Jason Meisner | Chicago Tribune Once a rising corporate star, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore was sentenced Monday to 2 years in federal prison for her role in an elaborate scheme to funnel mo…

The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District (BCFPD) Board of Trustees meets tonight at 6:30 PM at 22222 N. Peppe...
07/21/2025

The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District (BCFPD) Board of Trustees meets tonight at 6:30 PM at 22222 N. Pepper Road in Lake Barrington. Topics on their agenda include: Public Hearing on 2025-2026 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance Consideration and Possible Approval of 2025-2026 Annual Budget and Appropriation and Certification of Estimated Revenue A copy of their agenda can be viewed here.

The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District (BCFPD) Board of Trustees meets tonight at 6:30 PM at 22222 N. Pepper Road in Lake Barrington. Topics on their agenda include: Public Hearing on …

Our Zoning Board of Appeals will be holding public hearing and regular monthly meeting this evening beginning at 6:30 PM...
07/21/2025

Our Zoning Board of Appeals will be holding public hearing and regular monthly meeting this evening beginning at 6:30 PM. Topics on their agenda include: Public Hearing Text Amendment – Definitions 5-2-1, Solar Energy Regulations 5-3-15, Energy System Removal 5-3-17 Public Meeting Text Amendment – Definitions 5-2-1, Solar Energy Regulations 5-3-15, Energy System Removal 5-3-17 Recommendation A copy of their agenda can be viewed and downloaded here.

Our Zoning Board of Appeals will be holding public hearing and regular monthly meeting this evening beginning at 6:30 PM. Topics on their agenda include: Public Hearing Text Amendment – Definitions…

“Explore the best suburbs to live in the U.S. based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and loc...
07/20/2025

“Explore the best suburbs to live in the U.S. based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other sources. Read more on how this ranking was calculated. Where Niche Grades come from and how Niche calculates rankings.” Here’s a sampling of NICE’s grades:...

“Explore the best suburbs to live in the U.S. based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and …

By The Editorial Board | Chicago Tribune If only the couple caught canoodling Wednesday night on the Jumbotron at the Co...
07/20/2025

By The Editorial Board | Chicago Tribune If only the couple caught canoodling Wednesday night on the Jumbotron at the Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts, had simply done what everyone else does in those moments at the arena or the ballpark: Thrown their hands in the air, cheered, hooped and hollered. Then they likely would have escaped attention afterward, and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin would not have said from the stage, “Oh, look at these two!...

By The Editorial Board | Chicago Tribune If only the couple caught canoodling Wednesday night on the Jumbotron at the Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts, had simply done what everyone el…

By the Lake County Fairgrounds Celebrating its 96th year, the Lake County Fair is back and bigger than ever, promising f...
07/20/2025

By the Lake County Fairgrounds Celebrating its 96th year, the Lake County Fair is back and bigger than ever, promising five days filled with excitement, entertainment and memories for the whole family. Taking place from Wednesday, July 23, to Sunday, July 27, at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, this year’s fair brings a sensational lineup of Grandstand Arena events, including returning favorites and new additions....

By the Lake County Fairgrounds Celebrating its 96th year, the Lake County Fair is back and bigger than ever, promising five days filled with excitement, entertainment and memories for the whole fam…

By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square Sentencing is scheduled Monday for former ComEd Chief Executive Officer Anne Pramag...
07/19/2025

By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square Sentencing is scheduled Monday for former ComEd Chief Executive Officer Anne Pramaggiore, who was convicted of corruption in a scheme to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. In May of 2023, a federal jury convicted Pramaggiore and three others of conspiracy, bribery and falsifying records. Last Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Manish Shah sentenced the first of the ComEd Four defendants, ex-ComEd lobbyist John Ho**er, to 1.5 years in federal prison and ordered him to pay a $500,000 fine....

By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square Sentencing is scheduled Monday for former ComEd Chief Executive Officer Anne Pramaggiore, who was convicted of corruption in a scheme to bribe former Illinois H…

In this Issue: Adam Bianchi Appointed New General Superintendent Forest Preserves Increases Acreage of Protected Land to...
07/19/2025

In this Issue: Adam Bianchi Appointed New General Superintendent Forest Preserves Increases Acreage of Protected Land to Busse Forest Nature Preserve All the Buzz: Forest Preserves Insects that Fly, Jump, Crawl and Swim Forest Preserves, Trickster Cultural Center Plant Turtle Garden at Rolling Knolls 2026 Indoor Event Permits Available Beginning August 15; Experience the Healing Power of Nature with Forest Therapy Walks; Before You Hit the Trail, Read These Summer Safety Tips; Anglers: Please Properly Dispose of Fishing Line; Capacity is Limited: Don’t Miss Out on Jazz in the Preserves on July 24…

In this Issue: Adam Bianchi Appointed New General Superintendent Forest Preserves Increases Acreage of Protected Land to Busse Forest Nature Preserve All the Buzz: Forest Preserves Insects that Fly…

This past month, significant progress was made in preparing the temporary Route 14 roadway and railroad tracks. Canadian...
07/18/2025

This past month, significant progress was made in preparing the temporary Route 14 roadway and railroad tracks. Canadian National (CN) is working to install signal equipment at the temporary railroad crossing, while AT&T continues its utility relocation work. ComEd has also begun relocating utilities along Hough Street (Route 59) and Route 14. What’s Coming Next: One-Lane Closures (Scheduled to start Aug....

This past month, significant progress was made in preparing the temporary Route 14 roadway and railroad tracks. Canadian National (CN) is working to install signal equipment at the temporary railro…

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