Joe Ruzich

Dominique Thomas was a happy, funny 14-year-old who took her future seriously. The Proviso East freshman was enrolled in a mentoring program and had attended a college seminar this past...

Muslim leaders and representatives of other faiths are urging DuPage County officials to reject the recommendation of the county's Zoning Board and allow construction of a mosque near Willowbrook. Proponents...

Naperville firefighters battled a three-alarm fire at a Rosebud restaurant in the west suburb's downtown Sunday afternoon, officials said. Firefighters were called to the upscale eatery at 48 W. Chicago...

Police departments across the western suburbs hope a series of arrests -- including two rings busted on the same day -- will put an end to a spike in residential...

Parents of minors who are caught with spray paint will face fines, according to an ordinance passed by town trustees. The law, passed unanimously at Tuesday's board meeting, will be...