South Holland commuters should brace for Bishop Ford rehab in 2026
South Holland IL – IDOT says a $93 million Bishop Ford Freeway rehab begins in spring 2026, bringing lane reductions, bridge closures, and detours.
Illinois
-
-
Chicago’s Red Line extension breaks ground on the Far South Side
CTA marked the Red Line Extension groundbreaking on April 24, starting construction on a 5.5-mile project with four new stations.
-
Centralia shooting case moves from investigation to arrest as suspect stays jailed
Illinois State Police say a 21-year-old Centralia man was charged after the April 19 shooting that left one person dead and three others hurt.
-
UIS faculty strike ends in Springfield: classes resume, but the contract still needs ratification
Springfield IL – UIS says classes resumed after a tentative deal ended the faculty strike on April 20, but the agreement still needs ratification.
-
Moline could stack new tax incentives and design work behind riverfront redevelopment on April 28
Moline IL – The April 28 council agenda lines up riverfront design work, a city property sale, and steps toward new redevelopment incentives for downtown.
-
Chicago Public Schools says May 1 will be a full school day: what families need to know now
Chicago IL – CPS says May 1 is a regular instructional day with normal transportation and activities, plus limited civic-event options for some students.
-
Kankakee planning board weighs senior housing permit and South Side rezoning on April 21
Kankakee IL – The April 21 Planning Board agenda includes a senior housing permit and South Side rezoning cases that could shape future housing options.
-
Chicago schools will stay open May 1 after CPS-CTU deal. Here’s what families need to know now
Chicago IL – CPS says May 1 will remain a full school day districtwide, with any civic-engagement activity optional and school-by-school notices still expected.
-
Chicago flooding after April 15’s record rain: why basements backed up and what residents should do now
Chicago IL – A record rain at O’Hare brought flooded streets and basement backups citywide, and MWRD’s overflow alerts explain why the system was stressed.
-
Peoples Gas Rate Case Puts Chicago Utility Bills Back in Focus as ICC Deadlines Near
More than 100 people protested Peoples Gas’ pending rate request in Daley Plaza as Chicago heads into key ICC deadlines on the roughly $202 million case. ([news.wttw.com](https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/02/hardship-peoples-gas-customers-rally-chicago-against-requested-rate-hike))
-
Chicago Daily Brief: Debt Collection, Housing and Transit
Chicago, IL – April 4, 2026 – City debt collection, a $300M housing package, CTA safety moves and stormwater planning shaped Chicago’s week.
-
Kaskaskia College Sets April 25 Ribbon Cutting for New Centralia Competition Gym
Kaskaskia College plans a public April 25 ribbon cutting and Bill Hawley Court dedication at its new Centralia gym, formalizing a venue already in use.
-
Centralia Growth Brief: Core Services, Water Line Work, and Site Readiness
Centralia, IL – April 3, 2026 – Recent signals point to utility upkeep, water-line work, fire leadership transition, and clearer business-site tools.
-
City Payroll Debt, $300M Housing Push and Water Board Meetings Lead Chicago Agenda
Chicago, IL – April 3, 2026 – City workers owe $19.5M in fines as Chicago advances $300M in affordable housing and April public health efforts.
-
CTA Security Plan, Sox Opener Service, and MWRD Budget Honors Lead Local Updates
Chicago, IL – April 2, 2026 – CTA boosts patrols amid federal pressure, ramps up Sox opener service, as MWRD earns budget honors and touts stormwater aid.
-
Megaproject Tax Break Debate, Southland Summit and Budget Panel Lead Chicago’s Development News
Chicago, IL – April 1, 2026 – A major West Side tax break debate, a Southland investment summit and City Hall budget talks top local development news.
-
Transit Funding Fight, Small Business Rules and Housing Plans Lead Chicago Policy Week
Chicago, IL – March 31, 2026 – Transit funding fight, small business diversity rules and new housing plans shape the city’s policy week.
-
CTA Funding Restored, Pension Reform Plan Advances, and O’Hare Watches Federal Budget Standoff
Chicago, IL – March 30, 2026 – CTA funding restored, pension reforms advance and O’Hare braces for federal budget strain.
-
City Budget Talks, Transit Funding and West Side Housing Plan Lead Weekend Headlines
Chicago, IL – March 29, 2026 – Budget talks, transit funding concerns and a major West Side housing proposal top the city’s weekend policy news.
-
Transit Funding Fight, Housing Moves and Bond Plans Lead Chicago’s Week
Chicago, IL – March 28, 2026 – A court ruling on Red Line funds, new housing financing and looming bond plans shape the city’s policy agenda.
-
CTA Funding Fight, Bridge Reopening, and South Loop Stadium Mark Big Week for Chicago Infrastructure
Chicago, IL – March 27, 2026 – CTA sues to restore $2B in rail funds as State Street Bridge reopens and Fire stadium work reshapes South Loop.
-
Tax Incentives, Transit Funding Lead Chicago Policy Debate
Chicago, IL – March 26, 2026 – Debate grows over tax breaks for UC 1901 and a judge rebukes a federal halt to the Red Line Extension, shaping transit and housing policy.