1995: Ran as a Democrat for state representative in the 57th District; lost to Republican Elizabeth Coulson of Glenview. 1997-2001: Worked as a legislative aide to state Rep. Jeffrey Schoenberg, an Evanston Democrat who now is a state senator. 2002:...

In response to a request submitted over three years ago, the Food and Drug Administration made a disappointing announcement last month: They will continue to allow unregulated amounts of the toxic chemical bisphenol A in food containers Many of the...

YouTube But Elaine Nekritz didn't heed those warnings, choosing instead to cross arguably the most powerful man in Illinois politics: House Speaker and Democratic Party Chairman Michael Madigan, a move she cites three years later as the defining mom...

Dozens of restaurants around the Chicago area now feature gluten-free items on their menu, including these suburban businesses, which were showcased at the recent University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center Spring Flours Benefit: Ÿ The Claim Co...

In the spirit of service, Chiro One Wellness Centers is hosting 'Red, White & Extraordinary Wellness Week' during the week of Memorial Day at all Chiro One Wellness Centers' locations in the Chicago area. During this event, Chiro One is offering co...

Students are invited to apply for an Economic Development Fellowship this summer with State Rep. Carol Sente, a Democrat from Vernon Hills. Fellows will assist Sente in researching economic development initiatives, event planning and serving constit...

By Mike Garofola Daily Herald Correspondent Boys tennis / Scouting sectionals It’s already been a wild two weeks in the tennis world, which was turned upside down with a couple of recent developments when 2011 state singles runner-up Jared Hiltzik o...

SPRINGFIELD - Municipal leaders are pushing back against a proposal in Springfield that would have villages, townships and other local governments give up some of their tax revenues for teachers' pensions. Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan fil...

Northwestern Mutual's The McTigue Financial Group financial representatives Dami Olotu and Mark Bernthal have already gone to camp - Winter Camp - at Northwestern Mutual's corporate headquarters in Milwaukee. Both qualified in the top 4% of Northwe...

SPRINGFIELD - Suburban teachers turned up the heat on Illinois leaders last week, gathering by the hundreds to get information about their future retirements while state lawmakers face a deadline in less than three weeks to find a way to lower the s...