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Tony Smith led the Raiders to 4 girls basketball state crowns but says his teams have made success easier, leaving him to "not mess it up".
The department's Home For The Holiday program offers Will County residents the chance to get their dog or cat microchipped at no cost.
Democrat Meg Loughran Cappel says the state's current way of licensing employees has deterred workers from pursuing their chosen careers.
Superintendent Karla Guseman will update area residents on district progress and happenings on February 6 but RSVPs are due on January 22.
Homewood-Flossmoor girls basketball coach Tony Smith says his players have made finding success easier, leaving him to just not mess it up.
John Anderson will be on the March ballot, seeking to become the first Will County judge to be elected to one of 54 appellate court spots.
The 40-year-old woman was found shot multiple times in a crime police are calling "domestic in nature."
The Portland-based sweet shop, known for its unique take on pastry creations and long lines, opens up in Fulton Market on Saturday morning.
Construction will begin in January as Google plans to bring the "iconic" postmodern building in the Loop into the 21st Century.
Investigators are asking for help identifying the woman, who was found dead after police were called for the report of a structure fire.
Several national retailers including Walmart and Bed Bath and Beyond shuttered stores in Illinois this year, citing slumping sales figures.
Jordan is one of 13 individuals along with the 1996-97 Chicago Bulls that will be honored in January as in the first Ring of Honor class.
Skygazers may be in for a show this week when mostly clear skies and mild weather conditions in Illinois will make for optimal viewing.
Saja Alnajjar spearheaded starting a girls' flag football team at Stagg by herself, gaining the Chicago Bears' attention in the process.
The 2-megawatt farm on 20 acres will use more than 5,200 solar panels that will save 650 area households money on their electric bill.
The partnership between Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and Sheriff Tom Dart removes "artificial obstacles" for former offenders.
A regular customer of a Spring Valley scratched off the winning ticket in front of store owners who say there isn't a lot of action in town.
A GoFundMe effort has raised over $2,300 for a local couple with three children under 10 trying to put their lives together after the blaze.
A total of 44 counties are at elevated risk levels and 5 are at high risk after 1,039 new hospitalizations were reported over the past week.
The Mokena Fire Protection District and Mokena VFW are again collecting toys for area children and toys can be dropped off through Monday.
