Spreading cheer: Lincoln-Way East squad takes state title
If there was an upside to last year's closing of Lincoln-Way North High School beyond financial concerns, it may have been on display earlier this month in Bloomington, Illinois, when...
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Some residents criticize proposal to move school’s transportation facility in New Lenox
About a dozen New Lenox residents told the village board Monday they opposed Providence Catholic High School's request to move its transportation facility to the northwest corner of Gougar Road...
Man shot and hospitalized in Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook police are investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon that sent one man to the hospital with minor injuries. An unknown number of men walked along the 300 block of North...
Performance of ‘Monologues’ to raise cash for women’s charities
A local event tied to a global initiative initially was intended as a "hopeful celebration." But in the months since it was booked, a performance set for Saturday at Governor's...
Girl Scouts make tote bags to help lift spirits of patients battling cancer
In the worst stages of her cancer treatment, what got Jessica Brubaker through were the messages of support, she said. Brubaker now wants to assist others battling the disease. To...
Round Lake Beach man dies after being struck by train
A 27-year-old Round Lake Beach man died after being struck by a Metra train late Monday night, authorities said. The man was pronounced dead shortly after midnight, according to Lake...
FBI, Sheriff’s Office warn of scam artists who take aim at lonely hearts
Especially on Valentine's Day, law enforcement officials are warning residents not to look for love in all the wrong places. "Criminals know it's Valentine's Day," said FBI Chicago spokesman Garrett...
Health pros: Don’t steak your heart on Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day often is celebrated with an elaborate meal including lavish steaks, sauces and desserts. But on a day symbolized by heart imagery, perhaps a better way to convey a...
Lottery’s the ticket for Special Olympics athletes
Two Southland athletes who will compete in March at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria in March will get their trip funded, in part, by a new Illinois...
Valentine’s Day need not mean just same old flowers and candy
Valentine's Day is about making loved ones feel special, which can be hard to do with the same old candy and flowers year after year. Lake County offers a variety...