Hilda Guerrero of Hanover Park doesn't have the option of working from home during the COVID-19 lockdown. Guerrero, 57, works an assembly line at a Bartlett factory making parts for medical and electrical equipment. She is supporting a family of fou...

Streamwood, IL (May 18, 2020)-Patrons who have had books and movies on hold since before the stay-at-home directive will now be able to pick them up curbside at the Poplar Creek Public Library located at 1405 S. Park Avenue. Beginning Monday, May 1...

A devastating coronavirus crisis in Illinois nursing homes and other long-term care facilities has claimed nearly 2,000 lives, according to new state data released Friday. At least 1,975 deaths are now linked to facilities caring for the state's mos...

The suburbs are losing millions of dollars in tax revenue and need unfiltered funding to climb out from under losses caused by COVID-19 and prevent layoffs, local mayors told the No. 2 U.S. House Democrat this week. Not only are sales taxes plunging...

The Fittest Loser Virtual Finale is a day away and final weights submitted by contestants have been tallied, and now we wait to reveal the 2020 winners. In the meantime, teams have emailed us to share their final thoughts as the challenge comes to a...

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday reported that the number of deaths in the state resulting from the COVID-19 coronavirus increased by more than 100 for the fifth consecutive day. The IDPH reported an additional 111 deaths, as wel...

An effort to help seniors and people with disabilities living in nursing homes stay connected with loved ones and doctors amid the COVID-19 pandemic is gaining support from suburban legislators. U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, a public health expert and...

Plans to phase in contactless services at the Schaumburg Township District Library will begin in June. Services will include curbside pickup, which is tentatively scheduled to launch at the Central Library in Schaumburg during the first two weeks of...