West Garfield Park · July 25, 2026 · 4 min
A West Side library is putting groceries next to books
Legler Regional Library’s full-service food pantry is testing whether a trusted public space can make healthy food easier to reach.
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North Side · July 24, 2026 · 4 min
Four rebuilt Red Line stations opened with step-free access
Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn, and Bryn Mawr reopened after a four-year rebuild that added elevators, wider platforms, and real-time information.
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Illinois opened another 1,000 megawatts of solar incentives
The state’s ninth Illinois Shines program year adds room for home, school, and community solar—with a bigger test still ahead: turning capacity into working projects.
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