With a major winter storm looming Friday night, many local events planned for Saturday were being canceled. For the complete list of closings, visit www.emergencyclosingcenter.com/complete.html. Among the cancellations announced Friday afternoon wer...

The West Chicago football program has gained a coach who thrives when presented a challenge. As defensive coordinator at St. Norbert College, Ted Monken helped rally a program from a forfeit-laden 0-9 season to one that earned 27 straight conference...

Donna Allgood: Director of Counseling Services at St. Edward Central Catholic High school; has worked in the mental health and developmental disabilities field more than 15 years. Has a bachelor’s in psychology from Benedictine University and a mast...

After living in the midst of public traffic and congestion, Natalia Alvarez and her husband purchased a home six years ago in Oak Crest, a neighborhood in the northwest corner of Waukegan. “I like the country feel here. There’s a huge farm in back o...

The longest serving mayor in Batavia history and a lifelong resident, Jeff Schielke has seen a lot of things happen in his town. He hadn’t seen this. Coordinating an escort with Chief of Police Gary Schira for the Batavia football team after last Sa...

]: The West Chicago Public Library District will host its annual Holiday Cheer open house on Saturday, December 7, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. The community is invited to join Library staff for cider and cookies starting at 1:30 pm. Holiday music will ...

The first quarter of the school year is already behind us and second quarter classes are well under way. In the process of learning about our staff and students, I asked staff members to submit their thoughts as to why parents should choose Communi...

Wanted Antioch man captured in North Dakota The manhunt is over for an Antioch man wanted for questioning regarding the suspicious death of two women nearly one week ago. Antioch Police Chief Craig Somerville confirmed Sunday that Billy Varner,...