‘No one knows what to expect’; Kenosha wary as Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial looms
KENOSHA — If you want to know how this city feels about the impending Kyle Rittenhouse trial, a conversation with Scott and Dee Seip is a good place to start....
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Conservative group alleges voter fraud in DuPage County, but experts say evidence is weak
The national furor over alleged voter fraud has come to DuPage County, with a group fronted by Republican politician Jeanne Ives claiming more than 1,000 people voted in the November...
Illinois’ expanded good Samaritan law tested in Crystal Lake drug-induced homicide case
Earlier this year, a change to Illinois' criminal code long sought by addiction recovery advocates became law, providing immunity against drug-induced homicide charges to those who call 911 when a...
‘You have to have no bias’: The underdog White Sox present betting fans a test of heart vs. head
The Chicago White Sox have been good to loyal fan Justin Salgado this year, and not just because they easily won their division. The 25-year-old from Schererville made a preseason...
‘It makes the city feel complete’: With the United Center back to full capacity, the Chicago Bulls’ dominant win in the preseason opener gives fans a hopeful vision
Aaron Perez and Daniel Diaz were in their seats at the United Center long before the Chicago Bulls took the court for their first preseason game. Like many fans, the...
DuPage County trainer found guilty of animal cruelty after kennel fire that killed 29 dogs
More than two years after a kennel fire that killed 29 dogs, a DuPage County judge found trainer Garrett Mercado guilty of animal cruelty and violation of an owner's duties....
Venture led by White Sox legend Frank Thomas buys ‘Field of Dreams’ property in Iowa
Less than two months after the Chicago White Sox won the first major league game played a few rows of corn away from Iowa's iconic "Field of Dreams" movie set,...
‘It’s a competition of Catholic values’: Suburban Catholic school conflicts over gender pronouns, same-sex marriage highlight tension between church and flock
Ora Amber, a 16-year-old ex-Catholic, stood across the street from St. Francis High School last week lofting a yellow, white, purple and black flag that represents people whose gender identity...
Benet Academy’s decision to hire lacrosse coach in same-sex marriage might not be final word after chancellor says he is ‘deeply troubled’
Benet Academy's decision last week to reverse itself and hire a lacrosse coach who is in a same-sex marriage might not be the last word in the tussle, the school's...
Itasca Plan Commission rejects proposed Haymarket drug treatment center, but Village Board will make final decision
Two years after Haymarket announced its intention to open a large drug rehabilitation center in a former Holiday Inn, the Itasca Plan Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to deny its application....