Lee Alfano: Had a 30-year career with the Des Plaines Police Department including seven as chief, during which the department investigated the 1978 disappearance of teenager Robert Piest - ultimately leading to the arrest of mass murderer John Wayne...

We said goodbye to several notable Lake County residents in 2016. They left indelible marks on their communities through impressive accomplishments and dedicated public service. The list includes a few local officials, a longtime Catholic priest, en...

January Larry Keefe, 62 The longtime Chicago radio newscaster from Wheaton joined WTMX, also known as 101.9-FM, in 1978 and stayed for three decades, most recently working on the Eric & Kathy morning show. He was known for his dedication to his job...

An abrupt change of direction from a key leader on Route 53, a plan to convert a private beach to a public park, the shooting death of a fugitive being sought by authorities and a local teen at the Olympics in Rio were among the top stories in Lake ...

Political battles in Kane County, a new chairman in McHenry County, construction projects throughout the area and some leadership changes at the municipal level were among the most memorable moments for towns in the Fox Valley in 2016. Here are some...

Boiler malfunction sparks Round Lake Park fire: A Round Lake Park man is safe but out of a house after frozen pipes and a boiler malfunction contributed to a fire at his home Thursday afternoon. Authorities said the boiler in the house on the 400 b...

Here's a quick look back at some of the stories that made headlines this year in DuPage County ... January Looking to consolidate: Gov. Bruce Rauner and Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti come to Oak Brook to release a report with more than two dozen rec...

This might not seem like a Christmas story. But it is. The peace and goodwill part takes place on a movie set for "The Case For Christ," based on Lee Strobel's autobiographical story of an atheist's transformation into a believer. Strobel, who grew ...

You know that old cliché about it being the best of times and the worst of times? Well, when it comes to our animal friends, the same holds true in 2016. Take dogs, for instance. On the negative side, there was another outbreak of the canine flu and...

St. Charles police searching for masked robber St. Charles police are offering a cash reward for information about the robbery of a convenience store Saturday night, according to a news release issued Tuesday. Full story. Body believed to be missing...