Alexandra Arriaga

Texting and driving could soon have much higher penalties in Illinois

For accidents causing bodily harm, the penalty will raise from $75 to $1,000 and include a year-long license suspension.

By Alexandra Arriaga

News

Baby rhino born at Lincoln Park Zoo

The species, native to south and east Africa, is critically endangered in the wild, due to poaching for its horns.

By Alexandra Arriaga

Business

The end of Lincoln Towing? Hated Chicago company rebrands during license fight

The name made famous in the song “Lincoln Park Pirates” has been replaced on the company’s sign at its headquarters with “Protective Parking Service.”

By Alexandra Arriaga

Weather

Skip washing the dishes, laundry until flooding subsides

“If you can defer washing dishes and laundry, taking showers or baths and flushing toilets, that will reduce the load on sewers,” Debra Shore said.

By Alexandra Arriaga

Housing & development

PHOTOS: Former Gov. Bruce Rauner’s $3 million Winnetka mansion is for sale

The Rauners bought the half-acre lot in Winnetka for $830,000 in 1995 and built the home in 1996.

By Alexandra Arriaga

Politics

How campaigns helmed by women took down some of Chicago’s most powerful aldermen

Behind the scenes in aldermanic races across the city, women played key roles helping candidates get seats on the City Council.

By Rachel Hinton and Alexandra Arriaga

Movies and TV

Universal themes of resistance, identity centered in Chicago Latino Film Fest

The 35th festival’s curated selection from all over Latin America continues to highlight themes of social justice.

By Alexandra Arriaga

News

Conyears-Ervin trounces Ald. Pawar in city treasurer’s race

The election was the first contested treasurer race since 1999, pitting Ald. Pawar against State Rep. Conyears-Ervin for the job of the city’s banker.

By Nader Issa and Alexandra Arriaga

Business

Ferrero acquires Keebler, Famous Amos and other Kellogg brands

Kellogg announced the sale of Keebler, Famous Amos, and other cookie, fruit snack, pie crust and ice cream cone brands for $1.3 billion.

By Alexandra Arriaga