It's hard to picture David Gott, the sharply dressed general manger of Woodfield Mall, in his high school years. Long before running the day-to-day operations of the suburban shopping landmark, Gott was a "directionless" teen flunking gym class at W...

Campaign contributions in the 56th District state House race show the contest between Democratic incumbent Michelle Mussman and Republican challenger Jim Moynihan is one both parties are taking very seriously. During the month of October alone, Muss...

To help ensure a safe Halloween, communities have established official hours for trick-or-treating activities in the suburbs. All times are for Friday, Oct. 31. Addison: 3 to 7 p.m. Algonquin: 3 to 7 p.m. Antioch: 4-7 p.m. Arlington Heights: 3-7 p....

"Hopefully, one day you can forgive me." That was the text message Misael Chavez says he received from his then-girlfriend Jessica Cruz on Nov. 4, 2011, a few hours after prosecutors say she strangled their newborn son, wrapped him in a plastic bag ...

In a heated rematch for the 44th state House District seat, state Rep. Fred Crespo and Republican rival Ramiro Juarez are trading barbs over their campaign advertising. Crespo's bid for a fifth term has the fundraising advantage, with $97,384 in ca...

Substitute teacher uses racial slur in Carol Stream classroom A substitute teacher who used the N-word while discussing race with some students in an eighth-grade social science class at Jay Stream Middle School in Carol Stream won't be asked t...

“We're here because we found a baby and that baby was found dead. That baby was your baby. And I want you to explain.” Those were the words Streamwood detective Miguel Cabrales spoke to Jessica Cruz during a videotaped interrogation early on Nov. 8...

Emotions ran high in a Rolling Meadows courtroom Tuesday as testimony began in the trial of a Hanover Park woman charged with strangling her newborn baby nearly three years ago. Jurors dabbed at their eyes as tearful witnesses described finding the ...