Before he goes to bed, Ty Carey often does a review of his spelling words. The fifth-grader has a pen and paper at his side in case he wants to take notes. But it's the iPod he holds in his hand that has helped him score higher on recent tests. On ...

When Lou Horton retired from a career in education, he promised himself he'd learn about gardening and share that knowledge with others. The West Chicago man has kept that promise. Now in his 13th year as a University of Illinois Extension master ga...

With jet noise from a new runway at O'Hare International Airport making life miserable for some Bensenville residents, village leaders are appealing to the federal government and city of Chicago for an intervention. Tactics such as adjusting the alt...

Some police agencies in the suburbs are much more likely than others to file formal objections to individual requests for concealed carry permits. Objections by the Cook County sheriff and Chicago police far outpace other jurisdictions. Across the c...

There are 23 corporate and 13 park district teams competing in the Fittest Loser Community Challenge, and they are working feverishly to meet their goals. With just four weeks to go, these energetic groups continue to experience some incredible hig...

Keep calm and drive on. Because, really, there's nothing you can do about this year's roadwork mother lode unless switching to public transit is an option. With a major remake of the Jane Addams Tollway (I-90) in full swing and construction finally ...

St. Charles East students help 2-year-old girl's cause Six months ago, Caitlin Cox couldn't even bend her knees. Swelling and pain had stiffened the two-year-old's joints so badly she had to be carried around the house. On Sunday, the St. Charl...