Here's a look back at some of the biggest news stories in 2019 in the Northwest suburbs: Woodfield Mall In the most dramatic event of 2019, a 22-year-old man crashed his black SUV through an entrance in Woodfield Mall and drove through the aisles, h...

Illinois ranks among the Top 10 nationally in academic growth, but it falls within the bottom third in proficiency, according to a new education report. Experts say this lag in student proficiency is tied to a lack of access to quality early childho...

This July, Bensenville School District 2 is launching a three-day “jump-start” camp for incoming kindergartners before the school year starts. “They just need a little boost before they get into the actual kinder program,” said Kay Dugan, assistant ...

Wheeling Elementary District 21 Superintendent Michael Connolly knows payroll for his district is higher than average, but he doesn't expect that to change any time soon. The district's pay level helps retain employees in a state experiencing a grow...

A host of new suburban lawmakers took office Wednesday as the 101st General Assembly convened in Springfield to kick off a legislative session that will continue through May. Taking office after the blue wave of the November election, the newcomers ...

Bio Name: Pete DiCianni City: Elmhurst Website: pete4dupage.com (updating as we speak) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeteDiCianni/ Party: Republican Office sought: County Board Dist. 2 Age: 52 Family: Married with three children Occupation...

Taxpayers in 58 suburban school districts spent a combined $820,980 last year to cover state penalties for dozens of teachers and administrators whose annual pay raises exceeded 6 percent. Those penalties are only expected to rise after Gov. Bruce R...

RENO, Nev. (AP) - All eyes are on Republican Sen. Dean Heller's re-election bid but hanging on to a pair of Democratic U.S. House seats up for grabs in Nevada could be key to the party's effort to shrink GOP majorities in Congress. Rep. Jacky Rosen'...

School districts statewide will receive roughly $395 million in additional funding, including $29 million allocated for English learners in highest-need districts. State education officials Thursday released final calculations for how much school di...