New report reveals which colleges received the most in private gifts. Let’s just say Northwestern University has some very generous donors.
And an adorable pug runs through a snow maze in a very, very cold and snowy February. These were the most-read stories of February 2015.
The Sankalpa Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Feb. 28.
Looking to step up or just see how the other half lives? Check out these big digs in the Chicago suburbs.
State concerned about REAL ID. Also, one university tuition perk may be killed. Plus the gov's budget and local school funding.
Top 8 most notorious, morbid events that happened in Illinois.
NBC is seeking America’s best home cooks to compete with professional chefs for huge cash prizes!
Illinois towns will feel the sting under Gov. Rauner’s budget plan. Find out just how painful the cuts could be…
The total number of cases handled in Kendall County has dropped, but child abuse and neglect cases are up.
Work expected to begin March 16.
Despite support from big corporations and Pres. Obama, these 15 steps led Rahm down a hazardous path. Could his friend be next?
Did you know these Academy Award winners have Illinois roots?
A look at area job openings posted online.
Arrests, incidents reported by area police.
The McHenry County Division of Transportation received the American Public Works Association — Fox Valley Branch Project of the Year.
Leo Phillipp, a former employee who worked on the Fox River Branch rail line from Montgomery to Streator, speaks about the line's history.
Will She Be Your One and Only?
“The federal crime rate in the [Chicago] City Council is higher than in the most dangerous ghetto in the city.”
A delicious fundraiser for Suicide Prevention Services. March 12th!
Aurora man agrees to same sentence he received in 2009, Kane County State's Attorney says.
If Madigan wants to tax millionaires, he better do it quick.
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.
The Windy City ranks No. 42 out of 85 cities. In your face Milwaukee (44), Indy (55), Baltimore (69), Miami (72) and Detroit (82)!
Victim was bilked out of $1,000 after responding to an ad for a house for rent, police said.
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.
Nicor recognized RJ Kuhn's donation $9,000 to help the food pantry become more energy efficient.
Gov. Bruce Rauner unveiled a tough, but necessary plan Feb. 18 to put the state’s fiscal house in order, according to Sen. Jim Oberweis.
Thursday, April 16 | 6:00 p.m. Check-in | 6:30 p.m. Program | Institute for Collaboration, 1347 Prairie St., Aurora, IL 60506
Presidential hopeful uses Chicago speech to distance himself from father's and brother's legacies and create own identity. Is it working?
Arrests, incidents reported by Kendall County Sheriff's police.
Here’s what you need to know about next year’s fiscal budget.
Tuesday, March 24 | 6:00 p.m. | Perry Theatre Atrium, 349 S Gladstone Ave., Aurora, IL 60506
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.