Expressway traffic jams and the familiar hunt for curbside parking in downtown Chicago return Tuesday, as the daily commute gets back to normal after the … Read more ›
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South suburban track standouts excel at state meet
The TribLocal area South suburban schools produced an individual and a relay team state champion May 19 at the Illinois High School Association Track and … Read more ›
News, Politics and government
Supreme Court refuses to hear Illinois redistricting challenge
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to redistricting in Illinois despite complaints from the League of Women Voters of Illinois that … Read more ›
Weather
Chicago could get its first 90-degree day of 2012 today
Portions of the Chicago area could experience 90-degree temperatures for the first time this year today. According to ChicagoWeatherCenter.com, today’s high is expected to be … Read more ›
News
Missouri-based pet food maker issues another recall
The Associated Press reports: Illinois is among the states from where Meta, Mo.-based Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling another type of dog food because … Read more ›
Crime, News
Lawsuit: Intoxication arrest by Frankfort cop cost Mokena firefighter his job
A former Mokena firefighter who was arrested and charged with public intoxication while celebrating his marriage engagement is suing a Frankfort police officer and the … Read more ›
News, Sports
USF coach in the spring, Slammers reliever in the summer — Smith sees both sides of pitching
In March and April, the University of St. Francis played its home baseball games at Silver Cross Field in Joliet and pitching coach Brian Smith … Read more ›
Health and fitness
From the community
American Cancer Society Increases Funding to $5.5 Million for Illinois Researchers
Illinois scientists at the forefront of cancer research will receive more than $5.5 million from the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society this year. … Read more ›
News
Will County launches special court for military vets
Army veteran Marco Vizcaino finds himself in a new battle. After returning from Iraq in 2008, he dealt with anxiety and sleep problems. He turned … Read more ›
Children and family, Entertainment, Seasonal
Top 10 things to do this weekend
Jeopardy, The Rallye A low-pressure road rallye where you play Jeopardy as you travel the shortcourse. Not a lot of hard rallye gimmicks, but a … Read more ›
