Local
-
Do I matter if they can get by without me?May 13, 2015 11:00 pm - A few weeks ago I found myself confined with a mild bout of stomach flu. Too sick to be up and busy, too well to lay there in lethargy, I found myself fretting over all ...
-
Top Teacher: Kaneland English teacher inspires, educates for 35 yearsMay 11, 2015 10:00 am - In 1980, a 21-year-old Patty Welker nervously anticipated her first day as an English teacher at Kaneland High School. Would the students like her? Could she run a good ...
-
Brandon Marshall mental health awareness ride coming back to NapervilleMay 10, 2015 11:00 pm - What do Brandon Marshall, mental health and Harley-Davidsons have in common? Trick question. The answer, in some ways, is nothing. But in other ways, it's everything. A...
-
Two Lake County residents to be honored for their fight against brain cancerMay 10, 2015 11:00 pm - Two Lake County residents fighting brain cancer will be presented with Courage Awards Sunday, May 17, during Voices Against Brain Cancer's third annual "Join the Voices!...
-
Whether it's nuggets or flakes, gold is dazzling and desirableMay 10, 2015 11:00 pm - You wanted to know "Why is gold so valuable?" asked a young patron at the Grayslake Area Public Library. Gold has been considered a precious commodity for millions of ye...
-
See the winning images from our weekly photo contestMay 08, 2015 1:00 am - Each week you submit your favorite photo. We pick the best of them and select the finalists. Here are the finalists for the week of May 4. ...
-
Lake County Sheriff's detective wins valor awardMay 06, 2015 1:00 am - Lake County Sheriff's Detective Christopher Covelli has received the 2015 Valor Award from the 100 Club of Chicago, the sheriff's office announced in a news release. She...
-
Retiring Pradel remembered for his sacrifice, service and smilesMay 01, 2015 1:00 am - If you've met Naperville's retiring leader, chances are you've got a story about him. We asked folks to share some of their favorites.
-
See the winning images from our weekly photo contestMay 01, 2015 1:00 am - Each week you submit your favorite photo. We pick the best of them and select the finalists. Here are the finalists for the week of April, 27. ...
-
Lake County teens earn National Merit scholarshipsApr 30, 2015 11:00 pm - Eighteen Lake County high school students will receive scholarships from local companies as part of the National Merit Scholarship program, the contest's organizers have...