The Hinsdale resident also wrote music and lyrics for ad campaigns, including McDonald’s and Kraft, and taught at University of Missouri.

U.S. stocks are rising Monday and recovering some of the losses from their five-week losing streak, even as oil prices keep climbing.

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ report calls on Democratic leaders that run state government to enact significant reforms and find ways for local taxing agencies to cut spending.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 30, according to the Tribune’s archives.

Seniors who received a windfall deposit as a result of the Social Security Fairness Act are now finding that the consequences of that unexpected benefit can be costly, especially in Illinois.

E-bikes offer a convenient, eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to cars, but their increasing use is drawing safety concerns. A study by the University of California, San Francisco found that rider injuries from e-bikes nearly doubled each year from 2017 to 2022, and a University of California, San Diego study showed injuries in San Diego among e-bike riders under 18 soared 300% from 2019 to 2023.

With spring break in full swing, airline passengers continued to wait it out at major U.S. airports after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pay Transportation Security Administration officers aimed at alleviating long security lines.

Michigan City residents have taken multiple actions to halt construction, including sending a letter to IDEM and city officials and filing a zoning complaint.