Cuddly puppies are easy to love. So are romantic partners. But when it comes to mothers-in-law, hearts and flowers may not typify every relationship. Enter Ruth, of the Old Testament, who showed great love for her mother-in-law, Naomi. "Unshaken Lov...

Despite virtual librarians, teen movie nights and DVD rentals, 90 percent of the people who wander into a Naperville library are just looking for a good book. "This despite all the talk of the demise of libraries," said Julie Rothenfluh, deputy dire...

Algonquin • An 18-year-old Algonquin woman and two 14-year-olds riding with her in a vehicle were charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol and numerous other infractions on Valentine's Day. Lara Westerhof, of the 1400 block of Brandywine Circle,...

Lincolnshire-based Acco Brands, which provides office supplies to the nation's largest chains, said Monday it is slashing most of its workers' salaries by 47 percent through late March in order to avoid layoffs. Then workers will get part of that mo...

Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for families, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of the bands. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event d...

Can five overweight people go from fat to fit in 12 weeks? The Daily Herald and its fitness-focused publication Live Well magazine will find out in the Fittest Loser Challenge. Trainers from Push Fitness in Schaumburg will work the contestants into ...

I am glad to see our new president putting so much emphasis on creating jobs. It is critical for the economic recovery. I do have a few important questions that must be asked. How will the money and the contracts that create these jobs be doled out?...