“The federal crime rate in the [Chicago] City Council is higher than in the most dangerous ghetto in the city.”
If Madigan wants to tax millionaires, he better do it quick.
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The nuns of Fraternite Notre Dame still continue good deeds despite their church's heating system breaking. Find out how to help them.
The WWE's ringside doc claims the ex-wrestler, during a podcast, called him lazy and said he mistreated medical issues.
Here is some of what you’ll find on Rauner’s chopping block.
Gov. Bruce Rauner wants to slash state income tax revenue municipalities get by about $600M.
Chicago's new coach and GM are publicly saying they're not committed to the high-paid QB. Is that a smart move?
Leaving and looking for greener pastures.
Today the governor introduced his proposed budget. It is unclear how badly agencies serving people with disabilities will be cut.
The Windy City ranks No. 42 out of 85 cities. In your face Milwaukee (44), Indy (55), Baltimore (69), Miami (72) and Detroit (82)!
Cubs legend Ernie Banks died last month, and his family and the woman who cared for him are locked in battle. Here's what you need to know.
Your Invited to Abbington Distinctive Banquets Bridal Open House!
Join JAI Yoga Studio for a relaxing and restorative Yoga Nidra Practice while learning about chakras on February 21.
Presidential hopeful uses Chicago speech to distance himself from father's and brother's legacies and create own identity. Is it working?
Here’s what you need to know about next year’s fiscal budget.
A recently published Northwestern University study found that singing was more of a learned skill.
Brendan Swinehart, of Western Springs, made the auto-winning half-court shot during last week's Lyons-Hindale Central game.
John Grunsfeld, a Highland Park High School grad, has been on 5 space shuttle missions and done 8 spacewalks.
Whether you belong to a union, support unions or hate unions, you’ll be interested in these charts.
The Chicago Bears backup QB and girlfriend Jess Gysin, who have been together since 2012, wed in Palm Desert, Calif.
The Palatine-based non-profit has raised nearly $100,000 over the last several years to support other charities.
The Metra board nixed Friday a 3-month trial letting passengers ride with small pets in order to research the idea. What do you think?
Does it really surprise you that we have more violent neighborhoods than any other state?
These statistics are disturbing, to say the least.
Home Instead Senior Care has committed to reducing area hospitalizations through the launch of a new informational campaign
Book Nook is complimentary reading group lead Peter Ponzio: published author, professional editor, and Hawthorn Woods resident.
Honest Abe’s 206th birthday is Feb. 12. Celebrate by learning 20 new facts about the president from Illinois.
Brad Zerman’s hopes to open his dispensary soon to be able to serve as many of the state’s approximately 1,000 registered patients
That's just one of several financial issues getting attention in the last week as the new governor gets down to business.
With the state's enormous pension debt and $9 billion budget deficit, getting Illinois' finances back on track will be hard for everyone.
It's kind of pathetic Illinois would even need a law like this one on the books
These people worked alongside other notable national figures from the era to try to bring equal rights to Illinois and the country.
The senior aide already faced media scrutiny earlier in the week for asking a reporter to delete pictures of Schock’s redecorated office.
SELLING OUT FAST! Presented by Spotlight Youth Theater February 20-March 1 at Prairie Lakes Theater in Des Plaines
Lest we forget just how wonderful our state is, take a look at the Illinois Wall of Fame.
American Music Institute - Violin Competition in Clarendon Hills for ages 5-18 on April 12, 2015.
A plump taxpayer-funded early retirement package for COD’s President causes uproar.
Small business is what our country is built upon. This event is meant to celebrate those who live and work in and around our town.
Football and Cheer registration is open online! Open to ages 5-14 (up to 8th grade).