Illinois is planning a $1.2 billion network that promises to facilitate innovation and spark technical cooperation between universities and businesses, according to a recent joint announcement by Gov. Bruce Rauner and the University of Illinois.

At least one Illinois business expert says Chicago has put together a package Amazon can't resist.

Sexual harassment has been a well-kept secret in the capital for a long time, the founder of a Chicago-based political fundraising organization told a House committee on Tuesday.

A Chicago GOP staffer was denied access to the Illinois Republican Party headquarters, prompting the Chicago Republican Party to express their disappointment.

City of Chicago Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety met at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Brother Rice graduate Iben King had three tackles in McKendree Bearcats football's 36-12 win Oct. 28 over the Lincoln Blue Tigers at Leemon Field.

Phillips graduate Amani Jones had one tackle in Iowa Hawkeyes football's 17-10 win Oct. 28 over the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Kinnick.

Percy L. Julian graduate Demetrius Cooper had two tackles and one assisted tackle for a loss in Michigan St. Spartans football's 17-9 loss Oct. 21 to the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium.

Rep. John D’Amico (D-Chicago) proved he is in lock-step with House Speaker Michael Madigan when he voted for a permanent 32 percent state income tax hike this summer, Republican challenger Amanda Biela told Chicago City Wire recently.

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Board of Commissioners met Thursday, Nov. 2

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2.

Chicago City Council will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8.

City of Chicago Committee on the Budget and Government Operations will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3.

City of Chicago Committee on License and Consumer Protection met 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1.

City of Chicago Committee on Rules and Ethics met at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30.

City of Chicago Committee on Workforce Development and Audit met at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30.

City of Chicago Committee on Transportation and Public Ways met at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Public Building Commission of Chicago met at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2.

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority Audit Committee met at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1.

City of Chicago Committee on Zoning, Landmark and Buildings Standards will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14.