State Rep. Randy Ramey of Carol Stream says Illinois would benefit from an Arizona-type immigration law, one he says he is poised to introduce after next month's election. “The immigration problem stems from Washington not enforcing the laws we hav...

The Democratic challenger for Illinois House District 55 says any solution to the state's financial mess that doesn't include an income tax increase is “dishonest and cowardly." Greg Brownfield, an attorney from Bartlett, says lawmakers must make to...

State Sen. Michael Noland is getting heat from his opponent over legislation he sponsored helping community mental health boards and the Hanover Township Mental Health Board's subsequent hiring of his wife. Steve Rauschenberger, an Elgin Republican ...

Walkers from several Bartlett congregations came together for the annual Dick Poremba Memorial Bartlett CROP Hunger Walk recently, and raised nearly $6,500 to fight local and world hunger. This was the seventh year for the Bartlett CROP Walk. Last ...

Bill Blagg, a professional illusionist who grew up in Zion, blocked Oct. 23 off his touring schedule to perform in Gurnee as part of a massive fundraising effort driven by a fellow magician. Blagg, part of one of the largest touring illusion shows, ...

When Gerri Vaughn made a trip to the Fox Valley Animal League shelter in Aurora two years ago, she walked out with more than her adopted dog - a Boxer mix she eventually named "Bruno." "I saw how many animals were in the shelter, and I had been hear...

Election judges from around Cook County were honored Wednesday by Cook County Clerk David Orr - for their longevity and their dedication to helping the county run elections. "You are our front-line workers," Orr said. "It takes an army, 10,000 of yo...