Drivers convicted of DUI four times or more would be allowed to get some driving privileges back under a plan approved by the Illinois House Tuesday. State Rep. Elaine Nekritz, a Northbrook Democrat, said allowing some people to get restricted drivi...

Each year, the family of James Bray Stack, U.S. Marine Corps, KIA Nov. 10, 2010, honors and remembers their son with a major collection and shipment of comfort items for U.S. troops overseas. This is the fourth year for this wonderful effort that h...

Plyometrics are all the rage these days, but who wants to jump on a box for an hour? Recently I checked out an activity that promised to have me gasping from all the explosive movements I was making - while giving my brain an equally good workout. M...

Activity has strongly rebounded in the Chicago area's luxury home segment. People who can afford to do so are approaching builders to construct a house for them that meets their individual needs and lifestyles. Builders say many are constructing ene...

An Oakton Community College graduate and the current board chairman will get the chance to work with new college President Joianne Smith, after unofficial election results show them on top in a five-person race for 6-year terms. Incumbent William St...

Praised by online reservation service Open Table as one of the top 100 "Hot Spot" restaurants in America, Shakou is bringing modern Japanese cuisine and a sophisticated urban vibe to a second suburban location starting the weekend of April 17 at 312...

Daily Herald reports The Kildeer Countryside School District 96 Board of Education approved the appointment of Cynthia Zarkowsky to fill the vacancy created by the resignation in February of board member Bob Gauthier. Zarkowsky brings the backgroun...

Blossom Cafe There is no buffet but there will be a special Easter menu at the restaurant that includes twin filet mignon Oscar, baked stuffed shrimp, ham and prime rib. The restaurant is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Blossom Cafe, 8349 W. Lawrence Av...

University of Illinois researchers just developed a potent “smart bomb” drug that attacks a deadly form of childhood cancer. The therapy targets defective genes and directs them to “self-destruct” without affecting nearby healthy cells. Medical inno...