Lincolnshire's next police chief is set to be sworn in Monday. Joe Leonas, who most recently has served as Bartlett's deputy police chief of support services, has been tapped for the Lincolnshire job. "I look forward to serving the Lincolnsh...

Do you want to walk your pet for a good time and good cause? Individuals and families can register now to join the Pet Walk and Parade, a highlight of Anderson Animal Shelter's Pets-a-Palooza festival Sunday, Sept. 18. The festival will be 11 a.m. t...

'Bio-Dome' Dude Catch up with comedian Pauly Shore, famed for 1990s film comedies such as "Bio-Dome," "Encino Man" and more, this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $28 plus a two-item purchase. (8...

Teachers, parents and students will greet some new leaders when school resumes this month in West Chicago Elementary District 33. "District 33 conducted a very thorough search process, which allowed for input from different stakeholders and helped d...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The flamboyant alleged head of the Philadelphia Mafia was released from jail Friday after a federal judge granted him $5 million bail as he awaits trial on racketeering charges. Joseph "Skinny Joey" Merlino, 54, will be ...

A Michigan native experienced in event planning and tourism will head the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce as its new executive director. Dawn Smith, who has lived in the village for nine years, will start the full-time job Monday, Aug. 15. She succee...

Originally considered an outlet mall with cheaply priced goods and a silo signifying a rural area, Gurnee Mills has grown with the village it has helped to transform into a retail powerhouse. Gone are dusty discounters such as Waccamaw Pottery and F...

Star-spangled Speedos, sunburns and the formerly chilly waters of the Geneva Park District's Sunset Pool have been on my mind lately. That's because I recently spoke with Janice (Rempe) Clark, one of the coaches of the Geneva River Rats swim team. S...