The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of people living in poverty and the percentage of homes without plumbing across town.
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Whether it’s a side dish that goes awry or a half-thawed turkey, Thanksgiving mishaps happen. Here are some of the funniest and most unusual ones—and how you can avoid a similar fate. Sponsored by Sony.
For some, Nov. 22, 1963, remains as vivid and horrifying as it was 50 years ago.
Is deep-dish pizza a "casserole," "tomato soup in a bread bowl," or "an above-ground marinara swimming pool for rats," as Stewart reportedly exclaimed?
One offender signs up for 90-day registration renewal.
Illinois became the 16th state to pass same-sex marriage on Wednesday.
Authorities say the three teenagers murdered Thomas Tecuatl with his own knife after an altercation at a birthday party in West Chicago.
Do you remember what you were doing when you heard President John F. Kennedy was shot?
Revamp Thanksgiving dinner with appetizers as the main course.
See what people are saying on Twitter as the anniversary approaches: #JFK
The Kane County Health Department is encouraging smokers to set the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout. Twelve percent of our county’s residents report being a current smoker.
About 200,000 enlisted men and women leave the service every year, and many are eager to buy a home and settle down.
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Ask yourself these questions before you hand over the cash.
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Four vehicle burglaries and one theft under $500 is reported in an eight-hour period Nov. 12 on Batavia's West Side. See this interactive map for details.
The following information was supplied by the Batavia Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Two West Chicago teens and an Aurora teen are scheduled to appear in bond court Wednesday morning.
Crews dismantle the device to free the arm of the man, who is flown by helicopter to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.
Crash occurred Saturday night on the 100 block of South 2nd Avenue.
Holidays can be dangerous times for drivers. We've listed the average number of fatal crashes and those with injuries during holidays.
Geneva-Batavia is among the top five of the USA Today Top Illinois High School Rivalry vote off!
A new survey from Kaplan/LinkedIn reinforces need to keep skills fresh.
Long-term unemployment has surged 213 percent since 2007.