"We need to share more of our history, especially as it relates to the struggles and victories," said Jesús "Chuy" García, giving the keynote address Friday at Elgin Community College's Latino Heritage Month kickoff breakfast. His visit marked the f...

In the wake of a landmark Supreme Court decision that made same-sex marriage a right nationwide, a whopping 26 million people slapped a rainbow flag over their Facebook photos to “celebrate pride.” The movement, fomented by a photo-editing tool that...

The next president of Benedictine University in Lisle says he wants to build the institution into "a leading voice in Catholic higher education." Longtime educator Michael S. Brophy, who was named Tuesday as the 11th president in Benedictine's 128-...

How do you measure the impact of the man who changed late-night television? Simply put, you can't. But you can chart - year by year - the biggest moments of his career. Just before David Letterman signs off "Late Show" for good on Wednesday, May 20,...

Notwithstanding recent controversies caused by actions at both the College of DuPage president and board level, the public has been led to believe that COD is the "premier," "world class," and possibly, the "best" community college in the nation. C...

1. A 52-year-old Carol Stream man who spent 28 years as a DuPage County sheriff's deputy was killed Saturday at his job as a baggage handler at Midway International Airport. 2. Chris Przybylo is one of the lucky ones. A heroin addict who thought his...

Lake Zurich Unit District 95 board members have hired a company to help find a successor to retiring Superintendent Michael Egan. Highland Park-based School Exec Connect will head the search for District 95's new boss, who will take command before t...

WASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton jumped back into presidential politics on Sunday, making a much-awaited announcement she will again seek the White House with a promise to serve as the "champion" of everyday Americans. Clinton opened her bid for ...