DuPage County lost a bunch of good playoff football teams last weekend, but the season marches on. This week's Eyes on Five edition takes a look at what remains among the shrinking brackets. 1. Release the Jessen!: Considering the success he h...

A 62-year-old Warrenville man pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he triggered a fiery September crash in Wheaton that killed an Elgin woman. Brian Thunderkick, of the 2S600 block of Pierre Curie Lane, is charged with reckless homicide, attempted ...

We all want our smartphones to have faster access to the internet. But a proposed state law intended to streamline efforts to improve mobile networks is facing opposition from Aurora, Naperville and numerous other municipalities and counties. The me...

PEORIA - Schaumburg senior Maddie Marasco finished on a high note for the Saxons in the Class 3A girls cross country state meet at Detweiller Park. The Saxons senior, a two-time all-state runner, entered the season with high expectations and deliver...

PEORIA - Barrington senior Nick Laning finished what he started, and Hersey sophomore Josh Methner seems to have found a nice launching pad for the next couple of years. Methner had a breakout sophomore season and capped it by taking seventh place a...

PEORIA - Sarah Schmitt had an eventful week. After committing to Indiana University earlier this week, Schmitt turned her attentions to her final cross country race. Capping a remarkable four years, Schmitt finished fourth at the girls Class 3A meet...

PEORIA - Kaneland senior Matthew Richtman had lost to Sterling senior Jacob Gebhart twice this season, including a photo finish at the sectional meet. The third time proved to be a charm for the Knights' standout. Under a gray sky and and a fine m...

PEORIA - It was the ultimate role reversal for Downers Grove North. One year after watching the Neuqua Valley boys cross country team collectively hoist the Class 3A championship trophy, the Trojans were second to none Saturday at Detweiller Park. W...