"The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money" (Harper), by Ron Lieber Money can be a touchy subject for people of all income levels, but a new book on the importance of teaching kids to han...

1. The first major snowstorm of the season pounded the suburbs Sunday, dumping more than foot of snow in many areas, canceling dozens of events and making travel treacherous. 2. Long before trustees at College of DuPage approved a $762,000 buyout pa...

When high school students walk across the stage at graduation, they typically get a handshake and a diploma before moving their tassel to the other side. But by next year, many Northwest suburban graduates will leave high school with a full semester...

Stepping down as president of a community college doesn't always mean that institution will stop writing you checks. Long before College of DuPage's board of trustees approved a controversial $762,000 buyout package for President Robert Breuder, pre...

Hoffman Estates native Gina Kimmel has found herself coming full circle. After her divorce from husband, comedian Jimmy Kimmel, she eventually returned to the Chicago area. She also picked up a career where she redesigns classic Hollywood lingerie a...

Andy Spentzos and his brother Peter grew up in the restaurant business, busing tables and cooking in the kitchen at their father's restaurant. Since 2002, they've operated their own restaurant, Apple Villa Famous Pancake House & Restaurant, at 3101 ...

Despite the snow, slush and frigid temperatures, April 15 really is just around the corner. To help navigate the often stressful process, Harper College's Learning and Career Center will offer free tax preparation to eligible community members throu...

When Robert Hudson was a child, he fell in love with the game of basketball. He tried out for his 7th grade team - and didn't make it. He made the final cut in 8th grade as well as the Conant High School Freshman Boys' B Team, but didn't get a lot o...

Departing College of DuPage President Robert Breuder's decision to self-manage his retirement benefits cost him thousands of guaranteed dollars even though taxpayers have contributed at least $418,000 on his behalf. Breuder, 70, chose to invest the ...