Darlene Gavron Stevens

Sixteen years ago, Jeff Kehler watched the royal wedding on a small TV set in his apartment near London. On Saturday, he and his wife's family gathered in their home...

The moment Constantino Torres admitted twisting and breaking the leg of his 9-month-old son, caseworkers made up their minds about the home life of little Frank Diaz. They saw Torres--who...

When 3-year-old Frank Torres was returned to the custody of his mother four months ago, long after his broken leg had healed, a battery of child-welfare experts agreed that he...

The Monee village letter was as blunt as a mallet: Tom Hires had 60 days to paint the east side of his house or risk fines, court action or both....

After 130 years, St. John the Baptist Grade School will close its doors June 6 because of dwindling enrollment, school officials recently announced. The decision by the school board was...

Less than an hour into her annual day-after-Thanksgiving shopping, Hertisene Duncan had every reason to tear up her Christmas list and call it a day. She had been phoning stores...

Legendary race car driver A.J. Foyt will open a three-course racetrack for stock car and Indy car races next summer, Kankakee officials announced Friday. Construction will begin soon on the...

When Roberta Altman was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 34, she was shocked and scared. It was not until four years later, when the cancer spread to...

How does your doctor rate in performing a clinical breast exam or evaluating breast lumps? Expertise varies widely, and considering how vital it is to catch breast cancer in its...

Ever dreamed of starring under the big top? For its circus fundraiser Sept. 19, the Kiwanis Club is offering four clown-for-a-day positions for $25 each and one ringmaster spot for...