Independence Day fireworks shows are as old as the nation itself. According to historical accounts, the first such shows came in 1777, one year after the 13 American colonies declared…
With schools closed for the summer, the Geneva-based Northern Illinois Food Bank is once again stepping up to cover a meal gap for kids and teens across the area. With no free or reduced-priced…
Yahya Mohammed, the Kane County Regional Spelling Bee champion, reached the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Mohammed, a student at Larsen Middle School in Elgin, earned…
Chronicle Media staff members collected 20 awards, including five first-place finishes, at the Illinois Press Association’s annual convention held Thursday at the Par-A-Dice Hotel…
A native of India who was in the United States illegally has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in a fraud conspiracy that victimized an 85-year old Madison County…
SPRINGFIELD — In a year when many state agencies received little or no funding increase, state lawmakers approved an increase of $15.7 million, or 22.4 percent, for general operating…
A flavor company is creating a second production facility in Illinois. Silesia will invest $40 million into a Huntley flavor innovation and production facility that will create 41 full-time…
Pride Month began in Lake County with people from all over the Chicago area lining the route for the seventh Buffalo Grove Pride Parade on Sunday. With 100 parade entries, colors popped…
Three men shot – one ...Three men were shot – one fatally -- Saturday afternoon on Chicago's ...
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Chicago teen charged in fatal ...A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal ...
Challenges persist for women, minorities ...PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions ...
