Here’s how to head off every seasonally stressful situation.
One lawmaker tries to curb the "second-career subsidy" common in government work. Plus Chicago's financial Armageddon and the most-taxed counties in Illinois.
Two men, who the FBI believes ran a crew that committed robberies across the suburbs, are charged with robbery stemming from a Norridge incident. A third man also suspected to have helped run the ring was shot dead by Chicago police earlier this year.
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.
Affordable Care Act pulls through for self-employed writer.
Here are some high-paying jobs that offer financial and career security.
Using a credit card can help your family better track monthly expenses. Here's how one couple did it the smart way.
American-made goods can sometimes be 80 percent more expensive than foreign imports.
Get creative (and save cash) with these fun projects.
Each Monday, the DuPage Sheriff's Office highlights one criminal being sought for outstanding warrants. This week, it's Tom Roginski.
Driver of vehicle and Good Samaritan both reported in stable condition.
10 campaigns on GoFundMe to help raise money for sick and injured animals — and a therapy dog.
Memorials and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.
Whether you are looking for a new job or are just curious what is available, here are few local job openings to get you started.
When it's time to get your hair done, where do you go in Woodridge or Darien?
Keep kids busy by using old kitchen spices to make paint.
Plus, some of the best Blago cartoons. And Andy Shaw takes aim at public pension abuse.
Nationally, home values have significantly increased this year, but experts say growth is likely to slow down in 2014. The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes that increased in value across town.
Go Caroling Day is just around the corner on Dec. 20. If you want to bring joy to the neighborhood, here’s how to get ready.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
A little holiday cheer elicits smiles and grumpiness at Chicago's Union Station.
Every week we feature a luxury home in the area of Darien, Downers Grove, Lemont and Woodridge. This week our home is from Downers Grove.
Also, disciplinary action for student in bomb threat and an outlet mall tax windfall that starts an argument over whether the money should go back to taxpayers or to further education.
See what other fun stuff is coming up this week in the Woodridge and Darien area.
Romeoville's Nikki Balkovec is seeking assistance to cover the medical expenses of an 11-month-old Chinese puppy once dumped in a kill shelter in Mississippi.
DUI Roundup information was supplied by area police departments during the week prior to Dec. 14, 2013. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.