ARKADELPHIA, Ark. - A Chinese company's announcement two years ago that it would spend more than $1 billion and hire hundreds of workers for a paper mill on the outskirts of this rural college town was seen as a much-needed shot in the arm for the r...

Leaders of a parents' group say the Elgin Area School District U-46 administration's decision to pay for parents to attend a conference in Nashville last September was worthwhile. U-46 Citizens' Advisory Council Chairwoman Lisa Hopp and Vice Chairma...

On Wednesday, Ford celebrated the production of its 10-millionth Mustang - America's best-selling sports car over the last 50 years and an icon, both across the world and in Chicagoland. The 10-millionth Ford Mustang is a Wimbledon White GT V8 model...

WASHINGTON (AP) - Already threatened by escalating U.S. taxes on its goods, China is about to find it much harder to invest in U.S. companies or to buy American technology in such cutting-edge areas as robotics, artificial intelligence and virtual r...

Three new principals will take the helm next week at Elgin Area School District U-46 schools as students return to classes Aug. 15. Krystal Bush is the new principal of the Dream Academy, the district's alternative educational program. She served as...

The countdown to kickoff got real Monday as IHSA football practices began statewide. High school football teams have 16 practice days to finalize position battles and polish the playbook ahead of opening weekend, Aug 24-25. Here are some things Fox ...

To help nurture and inspire kids to discover their potential, the Taylor Family YMCA is opening a preschool in partnership with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at Good Shepherd's former school site at 1111 Van St. in Elgin. The YMCA's Early Learning...

Hundreds of Elgin-area students and families in need will receive backpacks filled with school supplies during Elgin Community College's annual Project Backpack back-to-school supply fair Aug. 11. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Building...