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CHICAGO — In a surprise move, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that he is putting a pause on all new state tax incentives for data centers and calling on lawmakers to pass new data center reforms during the fall veto session.

The governor has directed the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to pause all new agreements starting July 1, fulfilli...


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Fun is front and center in this Universe

Realizing their mistake in passing up the opportunity to license toys for a little movie named Star Wars, the suits at Mattel charged their head designer, Roger Sweet, with coming up with something to rival George Lucas’ universe. Released in 1982, the result was Masters of the Universe...


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Let’s take a walk (don’t run) through our upcoming entertainment adventures for this week in the capital city. It’s time to stop and smell the roses as we enjoy all the enticing excitement available for partaking if you make the choice to participate. So off we go to see what’s out there.

Thursdays are on the move this summer, helped along by a well-placed nudge fr...


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LIVE MUSIC | Hear seven bands and help the APL, too

OK, music fans, here’s your chance to see seven bands in one place this weekend – this festival featuring pop punk, emo, funk and rock at The Blue Grouch. Hosted by The Warped Kids, the event is a tribute to the Warped Tour. On the schedule are Black Book, 3 p.m.; LowPhatt, 4 p.m.; Los Inj...


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