Hundreds of residents in environmental justice communities like Waukegan are being trained for careers in solar, EVs and energy efficiency.

EPR Properties announced it has entered into agreements to acquire a portfolio of seven regional parks from Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.

The Chicago deep dish restaurant says it has signed a lease for a former restaurant space off of Main Street in St. Charles.

Wall Street was on track to open lower again Friday as oil prices continued to climb, hitting the highest level in nearly two years less than a week since the U.S. and Israel began bombing Iran, one of the world’s top oil producers.

Demand for both high-end and affordable vehicles is a symptom of what experts call a K-shaped economy. While the wealthiest benefit from a booming stock market, lower earners are struggling with inflation and stagnant wages.

Time is growing short for parents of high school seniors (and those returning to college for the 2026-27 school year) to file the FAFSA — the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is not just for low-income parents to gain access to federal student loans. FAFSA is used in many college grants and private scholarships. So it’s critical to file FAFSA as early as possible. It’s available online at the Federal StudentAid website, StudentAid.gov.

Aurora’s Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday voted to recommend the city adopt regulations around data centers that are stricter than were originally presented by city staff.

A $100 million project to fully reconstruct Touhy Avenue between Elmhurst Road and Mount Prospect Road broke ground in Des Plaines.