Elgin Area School District U-46 and Hampshire-based Community Unit District 300 are among 26 statewide recipients of $80 million in federal funding for early childhood education programs. More than $226 million in Preschool Development Grants was aw...

It wasn't a mad rush, yet a number of candidates vying for seats on village and school boards throughout the Fox Valley turned out Monday for the first day of filing petitions for the April 7 election. Among the municipal races, Huntley's is already...

The story of movie producer Peter Soby Jr.'s life has been so fraught with loss, tragedy, harmonic convergence and goodwill toward men that it would sound unbelievable even in a holiday fantasy film. Soby grew up in Carpentersville. During his junio...

Until Butera Market opened on Elgin's northwest side, local residents had to drive at least two miles to find a good selection of fresh fruit and vegetables. They could buy essentials like milk and bread at a convenience store, but only at steeper p...

Because of its familiar image, the bald eagle may be among the best-known creatures in the United States. But seeing the national bird live makes even the most seasoned outdoorsmen take notice. “I've seen many of them just the last couple of years l...

It's my firm belief that you and I have choices to help keep our brains and appetites for action stimulated. We can invest in a budget for gasoline and motels for a trip to warmer climates so we can fish and soak up some sun. Or we can drive to nort...

Judy Baar Topinka dies after suffering stroke Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka died early this morning at age 70, less than 24 hours after having a stroke, according to her office. Spokesman Brad Hahn told The Associated Press that Topink...