SPRINGFIELD - A Northbrook woman who sued American Airlines over a refund of her baggage fees can't continue with the lawsuit, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday. Because Andrea Barber eventually got a refund before she filed to turn her case...

Michael Jaffe, developer of the Arboretum of South Barrington, said Wednesday that a new owner could take control of the long-troubled shopping mall property within the next 60 days. And that new owner could be him. Although the Jaffe Companies of ...

Equipment is necessary if your child wants to explore almost any sport. And some sports require more than others. Ice hockey, for instance, requires ice skates, helmet, mouth guard, stick, multiple pads, special pants and more, while soccer only req...

It sounds amazing, but industry experts estimate that one-third of the waste buried in Illinois landfills each year is made up of debris from construction and demolition. In fact, they further assert that new construction generates four pounds of wa...

A trio of candidates — a longtime trustee, the student trustee and an entrepreneur — are vying for two seats on the Oakton Community College board of trustees. They’re all touting the unique perspective they’d bring to the Des Plaines campus during ...

Most people have had cancer touch their lives in some way, be it through a personal battle or standing by a loved one diagnosed with the disease. Places like Northbrook's Cancer Wellness Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the l...

Staff Sgt. Scott Strahammer has faced roadside bombs and enemy fire while stationed in southern Afghanistan, just 30 miles from the Taliban stronghold in Kalihar. Yet, recently, he found himself in front of something even more unnerving: a classroom...

Grayslake Elementary District 46 board candidates have mixed opinions on whether it would be appropriate to operate a personal blog or another online forum offering information to residents. All five candidates provided their views about communicati...

Had a “paper shower” lately? Jim Bahcall of Buffalo Grove hopes you do, since his web business, PaperShower.com, offers a wet-and-dry cloth combination product to use if you don't have soap and water handy. The Lincolnshire-based business, which als...