Beginning the week of April 28, 2021, Illinois American Water will be flushing water mains and fire hydrants in the Chicago Suburban area of Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights. Flushing will be performed during the day and is scheduled to continue thr...

BANGKOK (AP) - Asian shares were higher on Thursday after a broad advance on Wall Street led by technology companies and banks. Shares rose in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney but were flat in Shanghai. U.S. futures edged lower. Japan's Nikkei 225 inde...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis after a former officer was convicted in the killing of George Floyd there, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday. The ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - After three weeks of testimony, the trial of the former police officer charged with killing George Floyd ended swiftly: barely over a day of jury deliberations, then just minutes for the verdicts to be read - guilty, guilty and gu...

WASHINGTON - The Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis after a former officer was convicted in the killing of George Floyd there, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday. The decis...

Illinois American Water is encouraging customers to participate in the Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24. Residents are encouraged to drop off their unwanted medications at approved collection s...

BANGKOK (AP) - Shares skidded in Asia on Wednesday after Wall Street closed lower for a second straight day, led by drops in technology companies and banks. Worsening coronavirus outbreaks in Asia have cast a shadow over prospects for a rebound from...

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Academy of County Music honors drew a record-low audience, joining other awards shows also finding dwindling viewer interest. Ceremony ratings generally have slid in recent years and the trend has continued during the pandemic...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Latest on the murder trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd (all times local): 9 p.m. Crowds nationwide are reacting with jubilation but also with deep awareness of the progress l...