The Fox River serenely flows through more than 100 miles of northern Illinois and the waterway’s history, economic impact and recreational charms are in the spotlight this fall.  The river and nearby communities are featured in the fall edition of Enjoy Illinois, a 72-page quarterly publication from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s... The post Spotlight shines on the Fox first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post Spotlight shines on the Fox appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

Fall can be a surprise when it arrives, but planning for the seasonal transition can keep a garden looking great until frost.  Most gardeners can show their success by battling the summer temperatures, sometimes watering twice daily to keep the plants alive. As summer blooms fade, cooler temperatures allow for a new palette of plants... The post Increase fall colors in your garden first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post Increase fall colors in your garden appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series on the state’s marijuana industry.  While Illinois’ marijuana market is booming and the state has made progress in diversifying new licensees, significant hurdles remain for businesses hoping to enter the expanding market, according to an independent review of the industry.  Celebratory news releases have marked... The post Dispensaries open while marijuana manufacturers face challenges first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post Dispensaries open while marijuana manufacturers face challenges appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

The FBI-Chicago Field Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the “Bare-Chested Bandit,” a robber who has hit three banks in the Chicago Loop since mid-September. Though the offender has worn a different “disguise” for each incident, FBI agents said it is the first time in recent years where an offender changed clothes on... The post ‘Bare-Chested Bandit’ hits three Loop banks first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post ‘Bare-Chested Bandit’ hits three Loop banks appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

In preparation for the Nov. 5 General Election, DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder Tasha Sims has announced the installation of a ballot drop box outside of the DeKalb County Administration Building. The drop box, located at 110 E. Sycamore St., Sycamore, is available to all residents who which to turn in their Vote By Mail... The post Ballot drop box installed outside County Building first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post Ballot drop box installed outside County Building appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Supreme Court has vacated a lower court ruling and reinstated a statute that authorizes the state to revoke a person’s Firearm Owners Identification card once they’ve been charged with a felony, even if they haven’t yet been convicted.  The case involved Aaron and Charles Davis, a father and son who were... The post Supreme Court addresses FOID seizures, hospital room privacy first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post Supreme Court addresses FOID seizures, hospital room privacy appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

Capitol News Illinois has launched an interactive Election Guide to help Illinoisans navigate the voting process.   Illinois gives voters 40 days prior to Election Day to cast their ballot — in most jurisdictions. Beginning Thursday, most Illinoisans can vote at their local election authority’s office — in most cases, that’s the county clerk, but... The post Capitol News Illinois launches Election Guide first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post Capitol News Illinois launches Election Guide appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

A candidate for the 82nd District state House seat in the near southwest DuPage and Cook County suburbs is alleging that someone has been circulating a racist and Islamophobic “push poll” that suggests she is connected to terrorist groups.  Democrat Suzanne Akhras of Burr Ridge is on the Nov. 5 ballot, opposing Republican Nicole Laha-Zwiercan of... The post Islamaphobic ‘push poll’ alleged in 82nd state House race first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post Islamaphobic ‘push poll’ alleged in 82nd state House race appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

When James Higgins fell on his way to the parking lot after a Ravinia concert, he shrugged it off as probably having too many glasses of wine. “Pretty soon, he stopped saying that nothing was wrong,” his wife, Phyllis, said. “When one of his legs started dragging, we went to a neurologist.” Doctors at Rush... The post Advocates for Parkinson’s research keep on fighting first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post Advocates for Parkinson’s research keep on fighting appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more

Most political observers agree that this year’s presidential election will be decided in a handful of swing states. Two of those states, Wisconsin and Michigan, are within easy driving distance of the Chicago area. That’s why a significant number of volunteers from Illinois, mostly Democrats, have been driving to Wisconsin and Michigan on weekends to... The post Local volunteers flock to swing states first appeared on Chronicle Media. The post Local volunteers flock to swing states appeared first on Chronicle Media ..read more