Events

An Illinois measure would target the disclosure of fees for businesses, including restaurants, hotels and lodging, food delivery apps, live-ticketed events and independent contractors. So-called “junk” fees include service fees for popular concerts, resort fees for hotels and additional fees tacked onto restaurant bills.

For this event-planning work and his other extensive community service, Tony Jones will be honored Nov. 9 as one of the 2023 Philanthropists of the Year by the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation.

WGLT's Lauren Warnecke stopped by the Corn Crib earlier this week as final preparations were being made for opening day, including Corny's Big Summer Blowout on Saturday night. A few staff members took a brief break in the shade to talk about what goes into creating great game day experiences.

COVID-19 has stolen lives and livelihoods. It’s also taken a giant eraser to the calendar of our lives.This week Gov. JB Pritzker released a five-phase…