Monthly Archives: September, 2026

The production combines traditional sleight of hand, mind-reading and audience participation in an intimate setting designed to put spectators close to the performance. #goodman #magic

Village officials say the project is part of a broader effort to modernize Dixmoor’s water system and address aging infrastructure. #dixmoor #watermeters

According to organizers, the Halloween production will feature a series of fast-paced improv games, with the holiday serving as the backdrop for the evening's comedy. #tinleypark #halloween #improv

ComEd Customers Face Elevated Electricity Prices as Data Center Demand Drives Up Costs (Chicago, IL) — Commonwealth Edison customers will continue to face elevated...

Aldermen voted 46-3 Tuesday to approve the transfer of Chicago Parking Meters LLC to New York-based infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak Partners, clearing the way for a $2.53 billion transaction after months of negotiations over concessions for the city. #parking #chicago

The Food Depository says SNAP enrollment has declined sharply since major changes to the program were enacted under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. #snap #foodstamps

Wednesday’s roundtable is expected to focus on several areas that have become increasingly important for election offices, including continuity of operations, infrastructure, security and voter access. #clerk #washingtondc #cookcounty

Beginning Oct. 1, states will be responsible for 75% of the administrative cost of operating SNAP, up from the previous 50% share. Illinois budget officials estimate that change will cost the state approximately $80 million more each year. #snap #foodstamps

The Federal Railroad Administration awarded Amtrak up to $572 million in August for the new maintenance facility and another $87 million for bridge and viaduct improvements in the area. #amtrak #local704

The storms that hit Will and Cook counties this summer caused widespread damage, power outages and difficult cleanup work for communities that, in some cases, had already been hit hard earlier this year. #senatorjoyce #patrickjoyce #oped