There are a couple of mystery moms out there who should be very proud today. They may not even know it, but their children are pretty terrific. A group of young people, possibly from Jacobs and Dundee-Crown high schools, were hanging around Raceway ...

For suburban dogs, the choice of parks has grown. In the past decade, park districts and forest preserves have made it a priority to build specialty dog parks so owners and their pets can enjoy the outdoors leash-free. At least 30 such parks can be ...

The snowdrifts are gone, gas prices are through the roof and the kids want to get out. There's a simple solution, and it's close to home. Take them on a trip to the past at the museum that moves -- the Fox River Trolley Museum, in South Elgin. On Su...

Members of the Our Lady of the Wayside Golf League teed off last month at Arlington Lakes Golf Club, signaling the sure start of spring. But with the start of their weekly Wednesday afternoon golf date came a rather noteworthy milestone: the league ...

A Cary man charged in connection with the torture and beating of a man he believed had stolen his tools was sentenced to four years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to a reduced robbery charge. Andrew C. Shedivy, 22, admitted guilt to aggra...