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A manufacturer in the southwest suburbs of Chicago received $2.6 million from electric utility Commonwealth Edison this week as part of a state program for generating its own electricity using solar panels and storing it in one of the largest batteries in the country. 

With a month-and-a-half left in the General Assembly’s spring session, Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration is readying its proposal to address Illinois’ chronically underfunded pension system.

A man has been charged in federal court in Illinois in the transport of millions of dollars worth of Masters golf tournament merchandise and memorabilia stolen from Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.

The Environmental Protection Agency cleared the way Friday for a higher blend of ethanol to be sold nationwide for the third summer in a row, citing global conflicts that it says are putting pressure on the world’s fuel supply.

Ray went on to play 10 seasons of professional football.

White pleaded guilty in December 2023 to the charge and remains in the custody of U.S. Marshals.

There’s not a whole lot of optimism in the latest Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business.  The March report showed business optimism is at its lowest point since 2012.  Illinois State Director Noah Finley says owners continue to battle numerous headwinds.

Bill goes to Senate

Invitations to be a part of the Healthy Illinois Survey with the Illinois Department of Public Health are hitting mailboxes across the state. The survey, which will also be available online and by phone, will assess a variety of health metrics to generate a picture of the public health needs in the state.

The Capital City Clash is Sept. 21st at Robin Roberts Stadium.