Some of the best ideas are those that make sense for all the right reasons. They're efficient, cost-effective and play to the strengths of everyone involved. They often start small, get noticed, and soon spread - Voila! There's a trend. Kind of like...

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth's pregnancy is a rarity in Congress as the Hoffman Estates Democrat is set to become only the 10th sitting federal lawmaker in history to give birth. A 2008 report from the Congressional Research Service listed six members ...

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth says she is six months pregnant and expecting a daughter. The Hoffman Estates Democrat, Iraq veteran and double amputee broke the news this morning on NBC's "Today" in a segment describing how four amputees who came home fr...

Everyone's favorite upside-down fairy tale comes to Elgin in September when the Fox Valley Theatre Company presents "Shrek the Musical," a song- and dance-filled stage adaptation of the award- winning animated film. "Shrek the Musical" opens Friday...

Family wants answers in Carpentersville man's death The family of a Carpentersville man who died unexpectedly after a routine police traffic stop is demanding authorities provide an explanation of his death. Joshua Paul, 31, died Aug. 18 at Adv...

If Malik Dunner's manager at White Castle is reading this and has not received a call yet from the Dundee-Crown safety, there's a slider coming your way that's not on the menu. "I can't work (today), so I can't make money," Dunner said lighthearted...

The family of a Carpentersville man who died unexpectedly after a routine police traffic stop is demanding authorities provide an explanation of his death. Joshua Paul, 31, died Aug. 18 at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, where he was taken afte...

The Literacy Connection needs more tutors. Unfortunately, almost 150 adults remain on the waiting list to share their goals with someone who can tutor them. Can you give one to two hours per week to help someone achieve their goals in 2014? Conside...