Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle cruised to a fourth term Tuesday as the top elected executive of the nation's second most populous county, fending off a challenge from a one-time Democratic primary opponent who changed parties and ran a...

Friday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. It's an opportunity to thank veterans for their service, and to learn more about and honor those who have served our country. Here's a look at some ceremonies and events happening across the suburbs. Nov. 11 Vetera...

A man has been charged with aggravated battery, accused of stabbing a man in the head during an argument. Bail was denied Saturday for Wilfredo Gonzalez, 46, of the 2000 block of Leeward Lane in Hanover Park. Around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, p...

The B.R. Ryall YMCA of Northwestern DuPage County has been awarded a $253,000 transformational grant from the DuPage Community Transformation Partnership, established by the DuPage County Board and the DuPage Foundation, to support the YMCA's teen m...

The two people seeking to represent the 49th state House district have different reasons for seeking office. "Advocating for common-sense gun laws led me down this path," said incumbent Democrat Maura Hirschauer of Batavia, who took office in Januar...

State Sen. Ann Gillespie - whose district includes the 326-acre Arlington Park property - is adding her voice to those opposed to possible tax increment financing support for the proposed Chicago Bears redevelopment. Gillespie, an Arlington Heights ...

Despite continually increasing food prices for consumers, suburban residents turned out in force during October in support of the Lavelle Law Food Drive. Boxes were overflowing at many of the 18 collection sites throughout Schaumburg, Arlington Heig...