A controversial bill aimed at tightening restrictions on hemp products in Illinois failed to gain traction in the state legislature, leaving the future of the industry in limbo.

Step through the main gate, and you’ll find yourself transported to another era. The reconstructed buildings within the fort walls offer a glimpse into life during the French colonial period. It’s ...

Daiso, a Japanese dollar store chain popular among social media users, is establishing roots in the Chicago area.

Comparison shopping is the best way to find the best rate for the coverage you need. We evaluated average rates for large home insurance companies in Illinois to help you find cheap home insurance.

CHICAGO — There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going into effect with the arrival of the new year, and they run the gamut from upping minimum wage and increasing pay ...

Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Share Illinois will raise its minimum wage by $1 on Wednesday to $15 per hour, joining more than 20 states increasing minimum hourly wages in 2025. La Voz Sidebar ...

Starting on New Years Day, minimum wage in Illinois will reach $15 per hour. Tipped workers will also see a minimum wage increase, from $8.40 an hour to $9 an hour, thanks to a state law that says ...

Licensed in both Indiana and Illinois, she's been a real estate agent for more than two and a half years. She got into the business because her husband ran a Crown Point-based home renovation firm ...

On Nov. 5, voters across the U.S. cast final ballots that will set the direction of the country, state and local municipalities for years to come. Heading into Election Day, Democrat Kamala Harris ...

A statewide Silver Alert has been canceled for a 93-year-old Milton man who was reported missing since Saturday evening, Dec. 28. Officials say Loren Jondall was located safe in Illinois.

An engineering firm is moving into Northwest Indiana's tallest office building. RT Patterson signed a long-term lease at 8585 Broadway in Merrillville. The eight-story professional office building ...