Octogenarian Alice Bannister has seen a lot of changes in the world during her lifetime, but one thing that’s remained constant is her ability and desire to crochet. The 85-year-old…
The observance of Memorial Day, which dates back to post-Civil War days, is both somber and celebratory. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day and observed on May 30, was…
A west suburban state representative has been chosen to lead the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. State Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Aurora) is Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s selection…
Oswego’s planned Veterans Serenity Park took a step toward reality as community members, veterans and project officials gathered at Hudson Crossing Park for an official project announcement…
The excessive heat expected today has prompted the city of Naperville to cancel is annual Memorial Day parade. The parade was scheduled to kick off at 10 a.m. On its Twitter page, the…
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ auditor general detailed delays, mishandling and poor communication from former Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration in its response to a deadly Legionnaires’…
Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov.-elect Juliana Stratton have announced the formation and members of the Serving Illinois’ Heroes Committee as part of their transition team. The…
In a striking coincidence, two retired U.S. Army major generals live in the adjacent Chicago suburbs of Northbrook and Glenview. At times, the most remarkable part of that is that…
