Millions of people across the country head to the polls today to elect the next president of the United States. In the suburbs, voters will also be electing state and county officials. Here's the latest on what's happening in the suburbs: ...

Two years ago, a state Senate race in western Illinois shattered spending records when it crossed the $4 million mark, with the next closest being the $2 million 55th House contest between Democratic state Rep. Marty Moylan of Des Plaines and Republ...

Here is a summary of Daily Herald endorsements for contested seats and referendums of local interest on the Nov. 8 ballot. For the text of individual endorsements, go online to www.dailyherald.com. President/Vice President of the United States ...

A new approach to compensating departing employees could save the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County roughly $6 million over the next two decades, officials said. Forest preserve commissioners this week approved a series of changes to the dis...

The public pension crisis in Illinois is a runaway train. So when we see someone actually try to apply the brakes, we take notice. The DuPage County Forest Preserve District this week approved a sweeping series of changes to its employee pay policie...

Amid some tepid news about suburban student achievement on standardized test scores, one Des Plaines school district showed dramatic improvement. The number of South Elementary School students meeting/exceeding proficiency standards nearly doubled t...

Down under country Australian country star Keith Urban is back on the road with his "RipCORD World Tour" featuring guests Brett Eldredge and Maren Morris tonight at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $37.50-$59.50; $15-$20 parking....

Here's Johnny! Relive the horror of late director Stanley Kubrick's cinematic adaptation of Stephen King's novel "The Shining" in special big-screen showings Wednesday at select theaters in Addison, Batavia, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Deer Park, Elgin, ...