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Softball stars eye NCAA championship

A handful of TribLocal area softball standouts are seeking a national championship as the postseason begins Friday for Illinois State, DePaul and Notre Dame. ISU … Read more ›

Thunderstorms hit Chicago area

Strong thunderstorms expected to pack winds of up to 50 mph were hitting the Chicago area this evening, but are expected to blow through quickly. … Read more ›

Bolingbrook native and Montini and College of DuPage standout Andrew Brauer was one of three outfielders to earn All-Conference honors and has helped Lewis University to the postseason tournament for the first time since 1996. (Photo courtesy of Steve Woltmann)

Area stars lead Lewis to NCAA tourney for first time since 1996

Lewis University has a rich baseball tradition but has fallen on hard times in recent years. But the Flyers are back to a lofty position … Read more ›

Village of Algonquin announces summer road construction projects

The village of Algonquin has announced several planned construction projects for this summer. Work on the Edgewood Drive reconstruction project has already begun and detours … Read more ›

District 158 students to attend 38th annual Young Authors Conference

Eight students from District 158 have been invited to attend the 38th annual Young Authors Conference on Saturday, May 19 at Illinois State University. Students … Read more ›

Walsh, Duckworth spar on jobs, health care at first debate

brightcove.createExperiences(); The first debate of a nationally significant congressional contest saw Republican Rep. Joe Walsh come out in favor of allowing federal student loan interest … Read more ›

Metra riders, many with backpacks and rolling bags, exit trains Friday downtown. Metra is advising passengers on all its lines that they will be subject to screening and restrictions on what they can carry on trains during the NATO summit. (Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune / May 11, 2012)

Metra: Customers will face screenings, searches during NATO summit

Forget that cup of coffee or water bottle. And leave your backpack at home. Those are among the messages Metra is sending to riders who … Read more ›

Quinn gets bill that would raise insurance costs for retirees

The state Senate approved legislation that would require retired state workers to pick up more of the costs of their health insurance. The measure, which … Read more ›

Minds in Motion 5K Run/Walk aims to raise awareness of mental illness

The Psychology Club at Huntley High School will hold its second Minds in Motion 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 20, at the Square … Read more ›

Severe storms expected to arrive this afternoon, bringing rain, floods, hail

A flash flood watch has been issued for the Chicago area as a slow-moving weather mass brings in thunderstorms that could dump close to three … Read more ›