The COLA could fall around 3.2 percent, whereas consumer prices were 3.4 percent higher than a year earlier, an analyst said.
See which Illinois cities landed on U.S. News & World Report's 2024-25 roundup of Best Places to Live in the U.S.
Also: Child speaks at slain mom's vigil, ex-teacher accused of sexual misconduct, woman cited in fatal crash, man kicks dog.
This week, we celebrate some brand-new flavors at a classic ice cream shop, a Golden Apple Winner and other make-you-jump-for-joy stories.
Officials said it marks the first time someone in Illinois has won the top prize in the $50 scratch-off game that launched in December.
Bears head to London | Sentence in kidnapping, rape of child | Teen killed in crash, police seek info | Nurse aid 'probably' punched woman
Check out all things cars for summer 2024 in the Chicago area.
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.
Missing man kidnapped, murdered | Victim fights back in crossbow attack | Billy Corgan reality show premieres
From live music and food fests to craft beer and fireworks, there's no shortage of entertainment to be had.
Also: Teens shot on porch, 17-year-old killed in crash.
Man hits coworker with car, sets fire: cops | Student's life saved | Stalker posts sexual pics: PD | Doc uses animal catheters on people
See which stories were giving us a major case of the smiles this week throughout Illinois.
Chances are strong for auroras Friday through Sunday night in Illinois if the weather cooperates.
Nurse fired, accused of swapping kids' medicine | Driver caught in street takeover fatally shot | Man caught watching child porn by cops
Neighbor shoots woman in 'racially motivated' crime | Bank robber leaves baby home alone | Cicada cupcakes |
DNA on 19 Crimes bottle IDs burglar | 3 hurt in porch collapse | Doctor uses animal catheters to inseminate women
Also: Woman attacked by dog, stranger; reckless homicide arrest; person found dead in car; serious crash.
Village hall controversy | Man dragged to death? | 'Epitome of luxury' | Soft serve controls inventor's home for sale |
Park closed for death investigation | Huge fentanyl bust | Auto shop closure leaves customers without cars
We celebrate a pair of bison that were born at Fermilab, a local poet who is heading to nationals and other amazing, uplifting stories.
Jewish students sue Northwestern president | Pritzker: Bears stadium plan a "non-starter" | Giant price drop on legendary restaurant
Fall on the Farm will be held Sept. 14 at Riverview Farmstead Preserve in Naperville. The event celebrates life on the farm.
Lost whooping crane relocated | Man dragged by car found dead | Baby in car seat thrown to the ground
Also: Hundreds honor slain officer, fatal crash, couple found dead after domestic battery arrest.
Brighten your day with our favorite good news stories from neighborhoods throughout Illinois.
AJ's memory lives on | Another hoax call at high school | Gentleman's club for sale | 6 homes burglarized in suburb
Marine's murder | 40 pounds of weed | New charges for lifeguard accused of exposing himself to kids
The District now has two versions of a cicada shirt ready for the insect's emergence. Proceeds benefit The Nature Foundation of Will County.
Daycare provider strangles infant, fractures ribs | Funeral for slain cop | Cicada sightings begin
The FDA said it’s unlikely the particles would cause infections in people, but that it is conducting additional testing to make sure.
Man sets fires at Menards stores | Bears to announce new stadium plans | Theater arson
Plus: Officer shoots pit bull, 2 people killed at motel, fire breaks out in apartment building, gunman robs store.
Sybaris shooting | AI child porn ban | Substance abuse counselor charged with woman's murder
Woman sues Target over privacy | Rebel nun with a cause | Swiftie Night | Beatles legend performs locally
Check out Patch's annual guide to area farmers markets throughout Chicagoland.
Celebrate the successes of local businesses and learn about an upcoming Swiftie Night in this week's Good News, Illinois roundup.