“I’m excited to go on with the next chapter of my life, but I’ll always cherish the moments I had at MCHS,” said Erinne Smith, moments before walking out the doors of the school for the last time as a student Friday night. ... Read More »

(MCT) CHICAGO — Months of argument and anguish over Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s push for sweeping school closures came to a climax Wednesday as his hand-picked Board of Edu ... Read More »

(MCT) CHICAGO — On paper it’s a rather boring condo dispute, a classic confrontation between a buyer and seller over clauses buried deep in documents. Throw in Donald Trump, ... Read More »

(MCT) MOORE, Okla. — Under a sunny sky, residents of this Oklahoma City suburb began cleaning up debris from the monstrous tornado that inflicted death and destruction — bod ... Read More »

(MCT) ORLANDO, Fla. — The Central Florida man who was shot and killed by an FBI agent early Wednesday was being questioned about a 2011 triple-slaying in Massachusetts and a ... Read More »

(MCT) INDIANAPOLIS — More than two decades have passed since Rick Mears became the last driver to win the Indianapolis 500 four times. Now, Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchi ... Read More »

Wind chill factors were 41 degrees and gusts straight out of the north were up to 35 miles per hour. People wore parkas, hooded sweatshirts, winter coats and hats and huddled ... Read More »

Raging Waves, Illinois’ largest waterpark, opens for its sixth season today, Saturday, May 25, with two exciting new attractions on tap for this summer. ... Read More »

Search warrants could compel suspected drunk drivers to submit to chemical testing ... Read More »

Stanley D. Light, 36, of Gardner, was arrested by Grundy County Sheriff’s police May 20 on a charge of harassment by telephone. Light swore and threatened a teacher over the ... Read More »

Murphysboro, Ill., native wanted to ensure soldiers’ graves not forgotten ... Read More »

Climate is one thing that humans and their carbon burning cannot control ... Read More »

CHANNAHON — The village of Channahon Memorial Day Service is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, May 27. It will be held outside in front of the village hall, 24555 S. Navajo Dr., an ... Read More »

Question of who must collect sales tax hinges on definition of ‘physical presence’ ... Read More »

BRAIDWOOD, Ill. — Mr. Raymond J. Del Mastro, 60, of Braidwood, Ill., passed away at his home following a lengthy illness on Friday, May 24, 2013. Funeral services will be from ... Read More »

CUSTER PARK, Ill. — Mrs. Beverly A. (Behn) Wiley, 85, of Custer Park, Ill., passed away Friday, May 24, 2013, at her home with her loving niece, Marie Calhoon, at her side. Cr ... Read More »