Cook County
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'I cried': Afghanistan War veterans proud of service, angry over outcome as Taliban seize controlAug 15, 2021 1:00 am - This story has been updated to clarify that Jay Blancas did not attend a family picnic Sunday in Mount Prospect. Blanca was interviewed by phone. Having served as a...
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Loan deadline approaching for DuPage tornado victimsAug 15, 2021 1:00 am - Businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters affected by the tornado that swept through DuPage County this summer are encouraged to apply for physical damage disaster ...
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What suburbs' schools are doing to combat the pandemic learning slideAug 14, 2021 1:00 am - Schools are offering more academic, mental health support to students
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'They killed it': Duchossois' son blames politicians, not Churchill, for Arlington Park's endAug 14, 2021 1:00 am - Amid the pageantry of the final Arlington Million Day - a day to honor Dick Duchossois and his family for their contributions to horse racing - Duchossois' son blamed no...
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Suburban Skyview: Peering through a passageway linking an old Elmhurst quarryAug 14, 2021 1:00 am - A keyhole-shaped passageway below a busy street connects two lobes of a 200-foot deep former limestone quarry in Elmhurst. Though an observation deck overlooking the eas...
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Two Emmys stuns in Mr. D StakesAug 14, 2021 1:00 am - It was an Oscar finish for Two Emmys. The 27-1 longshot Two Emmys stunned heavy favorite Domestic Spending to win the Mr. D, formally the Arlington Million, on a beautif...
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Images: Fans and pageantry at the final Million Day at Arlington ParkAug 14, 2021 1:00 am - It was likely the final Million Day with the final running of the Arlington Million - renamed the Mr. D Stakes, and not worth $1 million. The big day Saturday brought ou...
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Constable: Prostate cancer 'warrior' now raising awareness as a womanAug 14, 2021 1:00 am - During the annual SEA Blue Prostate Cancer Walk/Run at Chicago's Lincoln Park, the “Warriors” who have survived the potentially deadly cancer are called to the stage to ...
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Elgin barbers offer free haircuts to underprivileged studentsAug 14, 2021 1:00 am - Several Elgin barbers will come together to provide free back-to-school haircuts to Elgin-area students in need Sunday. Haircuts are available on a walk-in basis from no...
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Boys golf: Scouting Fox Valley areaAug 14, 2021 1:00 am - Editor's note: We're scouting the 2021 Fox Valley boys golf season today. Repeated attempts were made to reach every school in our coverage area. Bob Sweeney starts his ...