Dreaming of a white ... new year Weather forecasters are calling for a snowy start to the new year as anywhere from 2 to 4 inches could fall on the suburbs today into Wednesday morning. Snow is expected to start falling this afternoon and end s...

A sign on display in an Arlington Heights park that expresses views against religion has been vandalized, according to authorities. For a second year, the Freedom From Religion Foundation installed a sign in North School Park in response to a Nativi...

Police scandal rocks Schaumburg Most members of the Schaumburg Police Department had 15 days of 2013 to enjoy a sense of normalcy as they went about their important and often dangerous duties. Then, on Jan. 16, the department was rocked to its ...

A 34-year-old Beach Park man was in Milwaukee County jail Wednesday, awaiting extradition to Illinois on charges he carjacked three vehicles in the Chicago area and caused a crash that led to the death of an 11-year-old Chicago boy. The story of Roc...

In 2013, we said goodbye to several notable Lake County residents, who left indelible marks on their communities through impressive accomplishments and dedicated community service. While the list includes several local politicians, it also includes ...

The new majority: Schools seeing more diversity Diversity is a reality for more suburban school districts each year, as percentages of students from Hispanic, Asian, black and other minority backgrounds continue to grow. Educators such as Mary ...

Wintry mix leaves snow, slick roads across suburbs The suburbs received a wintry mix yesterday morning, with temperatures hovering around the freezing mark. More snow is expected early in the week, with a 40 percent chance today, a 30 percent c...