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Quinn, Illinois lawmakers plan pension talks into July

SPRINGFIELD | Unable to overcome a stalemate on the state's $97 billion pension crisis, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and legislative leaders are wo…

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D.201U board tables Crete-Monee AD decision

D.201U board tables Crete-Monee AD decision

CRETE | Greg Schneider will have to wait a month to find out if he'll be Crete-Monee's athletic director after the District 201 Unified School…

3 hours ago

Car crashes into Sauk Village home

SAUK VILLAGE | A 21-year-old Sauk Village man crashed his car into a home there early Tuesday while the residents were asleep inside.

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Semi crashes through Bishop Ford center median

DOLTON | A semi tractor-trailer jackknifed on the northbound Bishop Ford Freeway at Sibley Boulevard early Tuesday, breaking through the cente…

11 hours ago

HEALTH BRIEFS: Family health day to include 5K, fashion show

CHESTERTON | Fitness activities, music, fun and fashion will highlight Family Health/Cancer Awareness Day on Sunday at Indiana Dunes State Park.

18 hours ago

Chicago's next US attorney faces urgent dilemma

Chicago's next US attorney faces urgent dilemma

CHICAGO | Chicago's next U.S. attorney faces a dilemma sprung from the twin evils bedeviling America's third-largest city.

19 hours ago

Cal City police to conduct traffic enforcement over July 4 holiday

CALUMET CITY | Calumet City police will conduct a traffic enforcement for the July 4 holiday focusing on both drunken and unbuckled drivers, a…

20 hours ago

Burnham man killed after leaning out of car window

BURNHAM | A 30-year-old Burnham man died Sunday after leaning out of the window of a moving vehicle and hitting a parked car, police said.

22 hours ago

Illinois attorney general seeks 2nd delay on Illinois gun plan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. | Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is asking the U.S. Supreme Court for another monthlong extension of time to decide …

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Calumet Memorial Park District offers summer day camp

Calumet Memorial Park District offers summer day camp

CALUMET CITY | The Calumet Memorial Park District offers its Fun Unlimited Day Camp.

June 17, 2013 12:00 am

Bloom Township districrt launches video series

Bloom Township districrt launches video series

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | What is Bloom Township? Bloom Township High School District 206 in Chicago Heights seeks to answer that question with the he…

June 17, 2013 12:00 am Video

Cal City approves firm for police camera maintenance

CALUMET CITY | The City Council gave its support to making payments to a Hickory Hills-based company to maintain the pole-mounted cameras erec…

June 16, 2013 9:15 pm

D.206 names new assistant principal at Bloom Trail

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The Bloom Township District 206 School Board last week appointed Timothy Craddock to the position of assistant principal at …

June 16, 2013 9:00 pm

Universities offer partial Illinois pension fix

SPRINGFIELD | Illinois university employees would pay more toward their pensions and receive annual retirement-pay increases tied to inflation…

June 16, 2013 8:15 pm

Pension fight reveals Democratic leaders' differences

Pension fight reveals Democratic leaders' differences

SPRINGFIELD | As lawmakers strain again this week to find a fix for the state's $97 billion pension crisis, the stalemate between House Speake…

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Thornton group organizing effort to change high school district

THORNTON | Students at Wolcott School may someday stop moving up to Thornwood High School when they graduate, instead continuing their educati…

June 16, 2013 12:00 am

City officials may encourage apartment-to-condo conversions

CALUMET CITY | Third Ward Alderman Thaddeus Jones says he wants his City Council colleagues to craft a program this year that encourages the c…

June 16, 2013 12:00 am

Crete to crack down on unpaid vehicle stickers, other uncollected fees

CRETE | Village officials think they have a way to increase the amount of revenue they bring in from local residents without increasing fees o…

June 16, 2013 12:00 am

What happens when judges go bad?

SPRINGFIELD | The cocaine-induced death of a downstate Illinois judge in March and the arrest last month of a colleague on drug-related charge…

June 16, 2013 12:00 am

Twin brothers receive liver transplants

Twin brothers receive liver transplants

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. | As Luke Swanson gently plays with toy cars and trucks, his brother Jake jumps on a couch, occasionally throwing thei…

June 16, 2013 12:00 am

Miniature horses are therapy animals

LAKE IN THE HILLS, Ill. | When Jodie Diegel ties the sneakers on her 2-year-old's feet, it's usually not a struggle until the fourth foot.

June 16, 2013 12:00 am

Some Illinoisans taking off tattoos

ROCKFORD, Ill. | The ink ran, the word blurred. It was the frowning achievement of an amateur artist, and Chelsea Robertson doesn't want the t…

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Taking Dad for a road trip down memory lane

I’d like to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. This Father’s Day will be a tough one for our family, since we just lost my f…

June 16, 2013 12:00 am

NWI Communities find 'Dads That Rock' and crown a champion

NWI Communities find 'Dads That Rock' and crown a champion

MUNSTER | Local moms were nominated last month and this month we have crowned our 'Dad That Rocks' contest winner. Of all the entries to choos…

June 15, 2013 10:28 pm Photos

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Privacy — the online generation wants it

CHICAGO | The generation that's grown up posting their lives online wants a little privacy. That's not what we might expect as we debate just …

June 15, 2013 10:00 pm

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June 15, 2013 12:05 am

Sauk Village swears in six firefighters

SAUK VILLAGE | Fire Chief Alan Stoffregen called it the biggest group in a long time as Sauk Village swore in six probationary firefighters at…

June 15, 2013 12:00 am

Family celebrates first member to live to be 100 years old

Family celebrates first member to live to be 100 years old

SOUTH HOLLAND | Jenny McQueary and her husband, Christopher, never had children of their own during their 71 years of marriage. Still, Jenny w…

June 15, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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D.205 has new acting superintendent

Thornton Township High School District 205 has a new person in the role of superintendent, even though the old official still has two years re…

June 14, 2013 8:00 pm

Democrats to try again on Madigan's pension bill

CHICAGO | A solution to Illinois' worst-in-the-nation state pension crisis remained far from reach Friday, as legislative leaders and Gov. Pat…

June 14, 2013 7:55 pm

Three charged in alleged gang-related shooting

Three charged in alleged gang-related shooting

CROWN POINT | Prosecutors on Friday charged three Latin Counts gang members with the attempted murder of an alleged rival.

June 14, 2013 7:40 pm Photos

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D.205 seeking bids on security, custodial service contracts

SOUTH HOLLAND | The Thornton Township High School District 205 board voted this week to seek bids from companies wishing to provide security a…

June 14, 2013 6:43 pm

Harvey man charged with unlawful use of a weapon

Harvey man charged with unlawful use of a weapon

HARVEY | A 30-year-old Harvey man is charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon after sheriff's police found a sawed-off shotgun while e…

June 14, 2013 6:30 pm

Staff Sft. Rachel Copeland shares her mission as she gears up for deployment

Staff Sft. Rachel Copeland shares her mission as she gears up for deployment

HAMMOND | Staff Sgt. Rachel Copeland from Hammond, Indiana is gearing up for her third deployment but she is still as motivated as she was for…

June 14, 2013 10:32 am Photos

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Job Boot Camp to teach job search techniques on June 19

SOUTH HOLLAND | State Rep. Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, is partnering with DeVry University to host a Job Boot Camp at 6 p.m. June 19 at South Subur…

June 14, 2013 12:00 am

Qualkinbush, council maintain leaders in Cal City posts

CALUMET CITY | The City Council has approved Mayor Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush's reappointments of a dozen individuals to top  city govern…

June 13, 2013 10:30 pm

Feds: Traditional probe used in Illinois terror case

CHICAGO | Prosecutors haven't denied that an expanded U.S. phone and Internet surveillance program triggered an investigation that led to terr…

June 13, 2013 9:11 pm

Residents, officials surveying damage in wake of Wednesday night storms

Residents, officials surveying damage in wake of Wednesday night storms

Dan Wolfe and his family returned to their Merrillville home Wednesday night after the storms had passed to find a tree had smashed his car.

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Hillary Clinton to focus on children's, economic issues

CHICAGO | Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday she will focus much of her attention on issues promoting early childh…

June 13, 2013 8:15 pm

Lansing group hosts Cruise Nights this summer

Lansing group hosts Cruise Nights this summer

LANSING | The Lansing Association for Community Events held the first Ridge Road Cruise night of the season June 8.

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Dillingham appointed to Lynwood board

LYNWOOD | The Lynwood Village Board is finally complete after Village President Gene Williams appointed McKinley Dillingham trustee.

June 13, 2013 8:00 pm

De La Salle to host 2013 golf classic

CHICAGO | De La Salle Institute will host the 2013 Golf Classic on June 26 at Gleneagles Country Club, 13070 McCarthy Road, Lemont.

June 13, 2013 7:45 pm

Boy Scouts disappointed Caterpillar drops support

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. | Caterpillar Inc. is no longer giving money to the Boy Scouts because the organization discriminates against homosexuals, a s…

June 13, 2013 7:15 pm

Detour posted for Harlem Avenue due to road project

UNIVERSITY PARK | Local access along Harlem Avenue at Stuenkel Road in University Park and Monee will be accessible in only the northbound dir…

June 13, 2013 7:00 pm

Crafty kids can enjoy summer camp

Crafty kids can enjoy summer camp

CALUMET CITY | The Calumet Memorial Park District offers a summer camp for 3- to 6-year-olds from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. For more informat…

June 13, 2013 12:00 am

June Brides exhibit opens in Lansing

June Brides exhibit opens in Lansing

LANSING | The Lansing Historical Society's June Brides exhibit is open for visitors to take a look back at bridal fashions worn by Lansing wom…

June 13, 2013 12:00 am

Officials ID man who drowned in Calumet River

CHICAGO | The Cook County medical examiner’s office determined Wednesday the drowning death of a man in the Calumet River was both alcohol-rel…

June 12, 2013 4:45 pm

Prison inmate faces new charges in 2010 slaying of Lansing man

CHICAGO | Bond was set Wednesday at $750,000 for a prison inmate who now faces new criminal charges in the 2010 slaying of a Lansing man who w…

June 12, 2013 4:40 pm

Metra to bolster police prescence on Electric Line to South Chicago, University Park

Metra commuter railroad police began increased patrols this week of all train lines, including the Metra Electric mainline trains to Universit…

June 12, 2013 3:45 pm

Chavez takes over as Burnham village clerk

BURNHAM | Village government has a new clerk.

June 12, 2013 10:39 am

Mayor proclaims Buddy Poppy Days

Mayor proclaims Buddy Poppy Days

CALUMET CITY | Mayor Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush recently signed the Buddy Poppy proclamation at City Hall with the Ehinger Bros. Veterans…

June 12, 2013 12:00 am
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