Pat Quinn and Bruce Rauner Jab and Jabber at Tribune Editorial Board Session

The governor candidates sit side by side for first time. We learn one is as corrupt as Rod Blagojevich and the other profits off misery.

Kirk Dillard Resigns from Illinois Senate

24th District senator starts work as chairman of the RTA on Monday.

Daughter of Sen. Christine Radogno Dies Suddenly

Arrangements are pending.

Kane County Moves Morgue To DuPage After Mold is Found

Kane County will relocate autopsy operations to DuPage County coroner's office after black mold was discovered at Geneva facility.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

GOP Gubernatorial Hopeful Kirk Dillard Casts Vote in Hinsdale

Kirk Dillard casts vote in Hinsdale for Republican candidate's slot in Illinois's governor race. Dillard says his campaign is gaining momentum against frontrunner Bruce Rauner.

DuPage County Experts Discuss Surge of Heroin Abuse

DuPage County experts say we're not doing enough to educate communities about opiate addiction. First in a recurring series.

'Dirty Dozen' Tax Scams Released; IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Use Caution During Tax Season

The Dirty Dozen listing, compiled by the IRS each year, lists a variety of common scams taxpayers can encounter at any point during the year. But many of these schemes peak during filing season as people prepare their tax returns.

DuPage Co. Food Service, Spa Inspection Reports Now Available Online

The DuPage County Health Department website makes copies of inspection reports available to the public for food, swimming pool, and spa facilities.

Color Run Coming to Downtown Wheaton This Spring

Security Threat Shuts Down DeVry, Chamberlain Campuses

Chicago-area campuses are closed Monday, Feb. 10. Schools would not elaborate on security threat.

Woodridge Suffering from Salt Shortage

The Village is conducting extra plowing and dumping brine onto road ahead of snowfall as part of its efforts to combat winter weather.

GOP Challenger Calls Out Sandack's Gay-Marriage Record

State Rep. Ron Sandack defended accepting donations from groups on both sides of the same-sex marriage issue, according to a report.

Woodridge Swears in New Deputy Chief

Tom Stefanson has been with the Woodridge Police Department since 1998.

Board Votes Down Need for Bonds, Referendum on Sports Complex

Board members during a special meeting Monday fully backed private financing for the complex—taking the need for bonds and a referendum off the table.

Postage Stamp Rates Increasing in January

The increase is supposed to generate an additional $1.8 billion in revenue to make up for earlier losses.

Could Video Gambling Come to Woodridge?

Darien has it. If several village trustees have their way, Woodridge could soon allow video gambling in certain organizations and establishments.

Health Department Offers Winter Weather Tips

If you take proper precautions, you'll be better prepared to battle the elements over the next couple of months.

14 New Laws for the New Year

New state laws on pet stores, Facebook, child visitation, wine and unpaid tolls take effect Jan. 1, 2014.

Woodridge Board Approves Settlement in Eminent Domain Purchase

The village is expected to take over the Janes Avenue Shopping Center in early 2014 and demolish existing buildings in the summer. Existing businesses will be relocated.

Illinois Gets a 'B' Grade on Gun Laws

The Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence rank Illinois relatively high compared to other Midwest states.

Sandack: Pension Reform 'Less than Perfect,' But 'Important First Step'

State Representative Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) voted in favor of Senate Bill 1—historic pension reform for the state of Illinois.

Illinois Passes Historic Pension Reform

Both the Illinois House and Senate narrowly passed a measure that addresses Illinois' out-of-control pension problems, spreading out the pain.

Jean Kaczmarek Announces Run for DuPage Clerk

Kaczmarek wants to return the electoral process to county clerk’s office.

Same-Sex Marriage Signed Into Law

Illinois became the 16th state to pass same-sex marriage on Wednesday.

What Does Facebook Say About Illinois Gov Candidates?

Would it surprise you to learn you can buy Facebook fans? Reboot Illinois explains.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

What's Closed for Veterans Day?

Here's what we found that won't be open in Woodridge for the federal holiday honoring veterans of the U.S. armed services.

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Reaction: Illinois Approves Marriage Equality

Mike Madigan Loses the Midas Touch and Blasts Andy Shaw

Who's the kingmaker here anyway?

Sandack to Serve on Council on Aging

Sandack said as the population ages, services and programs for this growing segment of the population must evolve as well.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

State Rep. Ron Sandack Will Seek Reelection to 81st District Seat

State Rep. Ron Sandack, who moved from the Senate to the House in Jan. 2013, was also recently named a Republican Floor Leader.

Woodridge Asks: What Should Village Priorities Be?

Gun Lobbyists Talking to Chicago's Mayor About Prison Time and Gun Possession

But there's concern the governor could disrupt the lobbying as he heads toward another re-election campaign.

Pete DiCianni Announces Bid for Reelection to DuPage County Board

DiCianni made his announcement at his annual Fall Food Fest at Diplomat West in Elmhurst Oct. 23.

DuPage Forest Preserve to Begin Controlled Burns

Prescription burns will be set to restore native prairies, wetlands and woodlands.

Cass 63 Board President to Run for Attorney General

Money-For-Nothing: Illinois Legislature Adjourns With Work Undone

Lawmakers return for November veto session at a cost of $43,000 a day. Nothing likely to get done then either.