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Chris Hoch returns to Chicago as Steve Healy in the Alanis Morissette-inspired "Jagged Little Pill", leaning on lessons learned long ago.
The daughter of Polish immigrants, the home-grown singer has reached a national stage unafraid to work for everything that comes her way.
Democrat Mark Walker is behind a bill that would create a state process for the reburial and repatriation of remains of Native Americans.
Several retailers across the state will be open during normal business hours on Easter Sunday to allow shoppers access to what they need.
The Goddard School recently completed a book drive in which young students donated more than 1,000 books that go to needy children.
A portion of McHenry Road will undergo work as curb repair, repatching and road resurfacing will create delays for local drivers.
The improvements will force Park District officials to close part of the pathway for five weeks to address drainage and flooding issues.
Fabio Viviani, who appeared on "Top Chef" recently opened a Chuck Lager location in Glenview to provide a better take on familiar favorites.
Patrick Ryan replaced Hedge fund guru Ken Griffin as the wealthiest Illinoisan after Griffin moved The Citadel out of Chicago to Miami.
Air traffic at O'Hare International and Midway airports was grounded by the FAA as another round of severe weather moved through the area.
The Arlington Heights Police Department handled criminal complaints including suspects throwing eggs at a car and leaving dead squid behind.
Voters have selected 4 members of the Lincoln-Way District 210 Board of Education from 10 candidates.
The board will welcome two new members after three residents, including an incumbent, ran unopposed to fill three Trustee seats.
With 100 percent of the precincts reporting, Julie Oost, Kelli MacMillan, and Samantha Tunney were the top vote-getters for three seats.
The Lake County Sheriff's Department made a series of arrests over the past week and charged local residents with various criminal offenses.
The May 29 parade honoring those who gave their lives in military service draws around 3,000 spectators and is welcoming all veterans.
Five local residents were arrested by Glenview Police over the past week on a variety of charges including driving under the influence.
Jermaine Pelt, 49, went down while exiting a building after firefighters were forced out of the structure as conditions worsened.
Local Swifties hoping to land free tickets to the pop star's Soldier Field show in June can do so by donating $20 to a charitable effort.
Candidates are stressing the need for better retention of quality teachers and staffers and improved test scores for local students.
