A Batavia man was killed Wednesday while walking his dog, hit by a car driven by a man on parole for aggravated DUI, police said. David J. Long, 57, was on a sidewalk on the west side of the 1000 block of Woodland Hills Road when he was hit by a sou...

President Barack Obama's administration handed out $1 billion in federal stimulus money Tuesday to hire nearly 5,000 police officers across the nation. But not one dime is ending up in Chicago's West, North or Northwest suburbs, apparently because ...

Arlington Heights • A men's wallet was taken out of an unlocked locker at a commercial gym on the 900 block of West Dundee Road, 10:30-11 a.m. July 21. • Amber Victoria Watson, 25, of the 11500 block of West Oak Street Drive, Lena, IL, was charged w...

A 49-year-old woman was injured when she struck by a Metra train early Wednesday in Highland Park, police officials said. Highland Park police Cmdr. George Pfutzenreuter said the woman was hit by the southbound Union Pacific North Line train 300 at ...

Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of the bands. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date. Pre...

High-flying barbecue set: The Lima Lima Flight Team and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana are sponsoring a "Flying High BBQ" from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the DuPage Airport, 2700 International Drive, West Chicag...

A North Chicago police officer charged with attacking Waukegan Police Chief Artis Yancey pleaded not guilty Thursday in Lake County Circuit Court. Carl Sain, 45, faces up to five years in prison if convicted of aggravated battery, but would also be ...

As I have stated countless times, Illinois could have been the "cash cache" ready for mining. Of course, I am referring to the outstanding fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and other assorted outdoor goodies established over the years by hard work...

The father of a former McHenry County woman murdered by an ex-boyfriend who later took his own life is suing the killer's estate for wrongful death. Victor Freund, of McHenry, is seeking at least $50,000 in damages over the Feb. 17 death of his daug...