Robert Mccoppin

Proposals for census alarming advocates

White House moves to cut questions on race, sex orientation

Riding to the rescue of retired racehorses

When Hawthorne Race Course shut down, programs like Galloping Out were there to help

MUDDY MAYHEM

Soaked Riot Fest forces restoration plans for swampy Douglass Park

Board rejects Hawthorne’s request to run in ’27

Calls for ‘common sense’ on river

Some residents want speed limit for boaters after fatal high-speed crash on Fox waterway

RACING TO FIND NEW HOMES

Hawthorne backstretch workers have to find new places to live and a new way of living before Monday deadline

Regulators propose allowing outdoor grown cannabis

Illinois law requires ‘enclosed, locked’ facility for companies

Talks ‘minimal’ between Bears, Ill. legislators

Team remains focused on building stadium in Hammond, officials say

‘Ring of fire’ contributing to region’s wild, severe summer

END OF AN ERA

Horse racing was once the nation's most popular sport. Hawthorne's bankruptcy, impending closure mark its demise in Chicago area

How would Indiana pay for a Bears stadium?

Analysts look at state's paths to handling debt, while some residents balk at additional taxes

Police: Occupants of capsized boat from Batavia, Wheaton

Incident left 3 children dead amid severe storms at Lake Geneva over weekend

On America’s 250th, a bit of history restored

Revolutionary soldiers’ cemetery transformed and rededicated for momentous anniversary

Waits drag for dental patients on Medicaid

Low reimbursements stand in way of care

State tries to close Evanston psychiatric facility

Albany Care has seen string of reported crimes and violations

Bill targets unlicensed intoxicating hemp sellers

Illinois law that would halt the practice awaits signature by Pritzker

THE PRIDE AND JOY OF INDIANA?

Bears close in on Hammond: After lawmakers leave Springfield without voting on a stadium deal, the team says it will proceed with plans across the border. But the door hasn't fully shut on the Prairie State

Hawthorne alleges it’s losing out on state funds

Race course says top Illinois official steered money to rival track

Bears’ Hammond site would be on slag heap

Proposal puts stadium near hazardous waste sites and refinery

Chicago grew slightly over last year

City maintains spot as third largest in the US

State gives $32M to cannabis companies

Some say it's significant move while others call it too little too late

Poll: Chicagoans want Bears in Arlington Heights, not Indiana

56% of respondents rather team move to the northwest suburb, 10% prefer Hoosier State

Names of dead on jury list could have wide impact

After problem found in Whiteside County, questions arise about Illinois juror pools

‘It’s a true community’

THE REGION: HOME TO STEEL MILLS, BEACHES AND ... THE CHICAGO BEARS?

Bears eye summer stadium decision

CEO still waiting for Illinois lawmakers to OK property tax deal