A rail manufacturer based in Illinois is in the final rounds of bidding to build 130 high-speed passenger rail cars for use on Amtrak routes in Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and … read more »
Nippon Sharyo opens rail car plant in Illinois
New Japanese plant in Rochelle promises to bring jobs to state, 160 rail cars to Metra. Joan Fitzgerald, co-author of the report “Reviving the U.S. Rail and Transit Industry: Investments and … read more »
College towns draw retirees
Not everyone loves hitting the links. And, as relaxing as surf sounds can be, even they become commonplace after awhile.
Another jobless summer for Illinois youth
Dozens of Chicago teenagers on Monday told a small group of elected officials about their need for summer jobs to save for college, pay for food and, in some cases, … read more »
For many grads, the old college try’s not enough
Tiffany Groene is waiting tables. Erin Crites is making lattes and iced coffees. And Anna Holcombe is buying and selling gold. These three Chicago women share more than just scraping … read more »
Nation’s top sixth-grader still on NBA quest
He has grown three inches, gained 20 pounds and still hopes to play in the NBA. The ranking service Middleschoolelite.com puts him as the top sixth-grader in the nation. Nearly … read more »