The Gettysburg Address. Hull House. The nation's first African-American president — and first lady. All of these are due to Illinois' bumper crop of political figures and politicians, who represent a diverse range of viewpoints and contributions thr...

Following a year of dizzying news cycles, Twitter flame wars and increasingly deep political divisions, getting engrossed in a meaty book on leadership lessons, in-depth career advice or ideas for improving the way we work may sound pretty tempting....

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra's "Magical Holiday" concerts are jam-packed with holiday classics and other songs of the season and feature Chicago-area musicians, soprano Leila Bowie and tenor Joe Shadday, the Elgin Master Chorale and the Midwest Danc...

Soprano Leila Bowie and tenor Joe Shadday will sing holiday favorites with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra's annual "Magical Holiday Concerts" at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Sym...

Sydney Aitchison, Metea Valley Once this senior setter helped the team shift to a 5-1 offense after the team suffered injuries, the Mustangs took off and swept through the DVC and went on to win a school-record 29 matches. "The wins and the quality ...

GHENT, Belgium (AP) - After struggling with mental illness for years, Cornelia Geerts was so desperate to die that she asked her psychiatrist to kill her. Her sister worried that her judgment was compromised. The 59-year-old was taking more than 20 ...

College of Central Florida women's softball coach Kevin Fagan won two super bowls as a defensive lineman for the San Fransisco 49ers, and a national championship with the University of Miami in 1983. One of his recruits for his class of 2019 also k...

One year ago, Catherine Hickey was the leader in kills for St. Viator's girls volleyball team. This season is no different as the 5-foot-11 outside hitter is leading the way again. Next year, though, will be different for the Lions. That's because H...