Mock murder trial challenges students

SYCAMORE, Ill. | A murder trial held at the DeKalb County Courthouse was no easy assignment for the handful of students involved.

Ill. lawmakers face tough votes before adjourning

SPRINGFIELD | The Illinois General Assembly has just two weeks left in Springfield before it adjourns for the summer, leaving lawmakers with a tight deadline for action on issues including tackling the state's pension crisis, gay marriage and how guns will be allowed to be carried in public.

IHSA State Track Meet

Homewood-Flossmoor senior Chardae Greenlee soars through the air during the IHSA Class 3A long jump competition Saturday.

Valpo, Munster students compete in Science Olympiad National Tournament

Students from Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Valparaiso and Munster High School competed against 118 teams from across the country in Saturday's Science Olympiad National Tournament.

IHSA State Track Meet

Thornwood junior Janeah Stewart throws the shot during Saturday's IHSA Class 3A state finals.

Steel execs address strengths, challenges of North American industry

To stay competitive globally and to grow, the North American steel industry needs reasonable, streamlined and effectively enforced policies from the U.S. and Canadian governments, top steel executives said.

SATURDAY'S PREP ROUNDUP: Andrean's Ryan ties baseball program record for wins

Andrean pitcher Zac Ryan tied former star Adam Norton for career wins Saturday, leading the No. 2 59ers over Lincoln-Way East 3-1.

Patience pays off for RailCats' reliever Kyle Lindquist

GARY | Saturday was Hat Night at U.S. Steel Yard, so it was fitting that the stadium’s newest contracted inhabitant has worn many hats in the past month.

Valpo, Munster students compete in Science Olympiad National Tournament

The Munster High School Science Olympiad team, seen here with coaches at the event, placed 18th in the Science Olympiad National Tournament in Dayton, Ohio Saturday.

Women don classic baseball teams' uniforms in tribute to WWII-era games