General Growth Properties Inc., the second-largest U.S. mall owner, won court approval to reorganize $500 million of loans for two shopping centers, adding to its $11.6 billion in property-level debt that has been reorganized. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge ...

Rockwell art in Geneva: At 2 p.m. today art historian Jeff Mishur will discuss the work of Norman Rockwell at the Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St. Admission is $5 for nonmembers and $3 for members. Call (630) 232-4951. Firewo...

To list your club's meetings, e-mail to foxvalley@dailyherald.com, or fax to (847) 608-0849. Elgin Genealogical Society: The Elgin Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 in the first-floor meeting room of the Gail Borden Public L...

NEW YORK -- The percentage of homeowners late with mortgage payments hit another record during the last three months of 2009, and the pace at which they fell behind took a turn for the worse, a new report says. For the fourth quarter, 6.89 percent o...

SAN FRANCISCO -- The nation's public schools are falling under severe financial stress as states slash education spending and drain federal stimulus money that staved off deep classroom cuts and widespread job losses. School districts have already s...

MADISON, Wis. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security conducted a threat assessment of local pro- and anti-abortion rights activists before an expected rally last year, even though they did not pose a threat to national security. The DHS destroy...

School calendar thoughts: The Batavia school board is soliciting residents' opinions about the proposed 2010-11 and 2011-12 school calendars. They will be adopted The Batavia school board is soliciting residents' opinions about the proposed 2...

Nominate a Scout: Boy Scouts of America are seeking nominations through Monday from across the country for the 100th National Hall of Leadership. Anyone can recognize outstanding leadership by a Scout, Scout leader, or Scouting volunteer. Ind...