A massive factory under construction near Racine, Wisconsin could have huge environmental repercussions for northern Illinois. Read more
From Olympic dreams to entrepreneurs' schemes—how Chicago might benefit if a certain senator from Illinois becomes president Read more
With the economy weakening and the unemployment line growing, we searched for—and found—some good news: local employers who aren't just surviving the current economic malaise but thriving, hiring, and treating their employees right Read more
Local TV stations are investing heavily in high-definition technology and reaching out to viewers via the Web. Can the new strategy save their shrinking ratings—or are they just jumping the shark? Read more