Admission Fee Hike At Brookfield Zoo?
A battle over taxes is underway in Brookfield, and it could mean you will pay more to go to the zoo.
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A battle over taxes is underway in Brookfield, and it could mean you will pay more to go to the zoo.
Eleven jobs are being cut at Brookfield Zoo to help close a $1.3 million budget shortfall.
Documents show the Todd Stroger administration threw a zoo party for families affected by flooding. It cost nearly $79,000 in federal grant money meant to restore flood-damaged homes.
The water fight involving the Village of Brookfield and its namesake zoo could soon be over – and it might have been a big misunderstanding.
Officials at the Brookfield Zoo are going ape over a plan to raise their water rates.
A Bolingbrook man has been arrested and charged for hidden cameras found in public bathrooms in a Naperville gym.
Latino leaders and immigrant rights groups in Chicago are joining the debate over whether the National Guard should be sent to the city.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Chicago police are looking for a burglary crew they say have been targeting businesses in several neighborhoods on Chicago's West and Southwest Sides.
A dog was rescued by Chicago firefighters from an apartment in Chatham early Wednesday morning.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
This summer, many West Side residents had their homes inundated after significant rain on July 25. Some got hit again last week.
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
A coalition of organizers in Chicago were joined by Mayor Brandon Johnson to announce Labor Day rally and march called "Workers Over Billionaires."
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.
Sicknesses creep up with kids being in close quarters in school. With that in mind, a grieving Northwest Indiana family wants to share a message about vaccinating children.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Oasis won't be in Chicago for another two days, but you can get merch from their tour now.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Sunny and warm with highs in the upper 70s Wednesday. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
The shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in south Minneapolis killed two children, aged 8 and 10, and injured 17 other people, including 14 other kids. The shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Latino leaders and immigrant rights groups in Chicago are joining the debate over whether the National Guard should be sent to the city. Members of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus, the Resurrection Project, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, and other immigrant rights activists stood together at Federal Plaza, saying deploying troops on city streets would intimidate residents and create fear, not safety.
Two children aged 8 and 10 were killed and 14 more were in injured in a Minneapolis shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, police and Mayor James Frey said. Police said there were 17 total injuries, and at least two children are in critical condition.
Chicago police are looking for a burglary crew they say have been targeting businesses in several neighborhoods on Chicago’s West and Southwest Sides.
Police said officers were responding to reports of a burglary from freight train cars in Englewood.
The shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Annunciation Catholic School, officials confirmed.
Latino leaders and immigrant rights groups in Chicago are joining the debate over whether the National Guard should be sent to the city.
Some students were not pleased at all when they found the exterior doors gone from most of the men's and women's restrooms on the very first day back to class this year.
A Bolingbrook man has been arrested and charged for hidden cameras found in public bathrooms in a Naperville gym.
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
Anthony Filomena said his firing by the Chicago Blackhawks has made it difficult to find another job in public relations.
In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping people by limited hours and red tape.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
Neighbors in Lincoln Park said mail trucks parked as far as the eye can see along busy Clark Street aren't just taking up valuable parking, but potentially putting students in danger while they walk to school.
Justin Verlander finally won at home for the first time since joining the Giants.
Colson Montgomery homered for the fourth consecutive game, and fellow rookie Kyle Teel had three hits and an RBI for the White Sox.
The Crosstown Classic series will be at Rate Field May 15-17, and Wrigley Field Aug. 17-19.
The running back room is running low on healthy bodies — with week one of the regular season right around the corner.
For the first time in their history, the Chicago White Sox will open their season next year against a National League opponent when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day on March 26.
Two young children were killed and 17 others were injured in a shooting during a Catholic Mass packed with young students in south Minneapolis Wednesday morning. The shooter is also dead.
Danya Bell, 29, was charged with one felony count of causing child endangerment and death.
Chicago police are investigating after a large group burglarized the Nordstrom in River North Sunday evening.
At a news conference Monday afternoon on reported plans by President Trump to send the military to Chicago, state and city leaders forcefully rejected the notion. "Mr. President, do not come to Chicago," said Gov. JB Pritzker.
Police said the suspect attempted to flee the scene in a gray sedan and hit a pole.
