Six weeks ago, six Daily Herald readers began the Fittest Loser Challenge eager to make changes ... changes in their attitude toward diet and exercise, changes that could have a significant impact on their health. Changes that have the potential to ...

The suburban heroin epidemic is not showing any signs of a slowdown. So far this year, there have been at least 12 heroin-related deaths in the suburbs, including that of a 20-year-old Libertyville man, plus numerous heroin overdoses, two of them in...

A gas station clerk was stabbed and killed during an apparent robbery early Saturday in Streamwood, police said. Authorities identified the victim as 24-year-old Anandkumar Jaiswal of the 0-100 block of North Park Boulevard in Streamwood. Police and...

Candidates in the race for four, 4-year seats on the Elgin City Council have divergent views on how the city spends money, ranging from giving it a thumbs-up to decrying its choices. Thirteen candidates, including three incumbents, are in that race....

Six candidates, including three incumbents, say they would each bring something different to the Glenbard High School District 87 board if elected in April. There are four open seats on the board — each with a four-year term. Current board President...