Meri Bennett-Swanson Vernon Hills A flare-up of tendinitis caused the sophomore to wrap both wrists for the Cougars' regional final. It was minor for the major-upside player, who helped the Cougars to 16 wins. Her wrists were strong enough to flick ...

Hundreds of people either for or against the proposed Centegra Hospital-Huntley filled up a room and then some Wednesday at Huntley village hall for a state hearing on whether a new hospital will be allowed. More than 150 people signed up to provide...

Here's a look at 10 of the biggest law enforcement stories in 2010 in the Northwest suburbs. Five convictions in Hanover Park murders A wave of murders that prompted fear and angst in residents of Hanover Park in 2009 ended in a wave of convict...

Joey Bishoff Elk Grove There was no surprise Bishoff delivered another big defensive year at linebacker with 65 tackles, 16 tackles for losses, 5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles. The surprise was the 6-foot-2 Bishoff led the area in receptions (51) and y...

Joey Bishoff Elk Grove There was no surprise Bishoff delivered another big defensive year at linebacker with 65 tackles, 16 tackles for losses, 5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles. The surprise was the 6-foot-2 Bishoff led the area in receptions (51) and y...

Personality is important when you're speed dating. But more serious issues also come to mind when the object is selecting a primary care physician. Geography, insurance, office hours, medical philosophy, experience and listening skills are among the...

The midway point of the regular season of high school football is here this weekend. Here's a look at some of the things happening around the Mid-Suburban League, St. Viator, Maine West and Leyden. "Z" steps in for BG: Buffalo Grove was beaten up mo...

Call it coincidence. Or call it poetic justice. Call it what you will, Team Leinie won the Mayor's Challenge bicycle race Sunday morning at the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove. The first Team Leinie member to cross the finish line was Dr. Jay Cha...