Some animals have star power, some don't. Great horned owls definitely have it. They're superstars, and a pair of owlets at Fabyan Forest Preserve are bound to get Oscars this year. Here's the scoop: This year, as in previous years, an owl family to...

During Michael Yates' 28 years as a DuPage County sheriff's deputy, his wife and three sons coped with the fear that any day could be the day when he wouldn't come home. Yates worked as an officer on the street, as a detective and as a sniper on the...

Big rainstorms hit the suburbs during the evening rush hour and are threatening some high school sports events tonight. A severe thunderstorm warning hit Will and other southern suburban counties in the afternoon. Forecasters predicted possibly heav...

Show your respect for our troops who have given their lives in service to our country at the St. Charles Memorial Day ceremonies and parade on Monday, May 25. Several activities are scheduled, beginning at 6 a.m. and continuing throughout the morni...

His sound is unique — and it takes years to master. Derek Brown is an instructor at the Jerry Evans School of Music in Wheaton. He's got a master of arts degree in jazz studies from the prestigious University of Cincinnati College Conservatory, but...

Is this the year for new suburban casinos? State Sen. Terry Link, a top gambling expansion supporter, said this year's near-annual attempt by lawmakers to add more games of chance in Illinois will include a casino in Lake County and slot machin...

School: Des Plaines boy shot in face expected to recover Counselors will at schools in Des Plaines Elementary School District 62 today to help students cope with the weekend shooting of a former classmate, district officials announced Sunday. I...