Man in fatal hit-and-run leaving prison early
The families of three Crete Township girls who were killed in a hit-and-run accident in May 1996 say they have endured difficult times since their losses, and news that the...
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Man in fatal hit-and-run leaving prison early
The families of three Crete Township girls who were killed in a hit-and-run accident in May 1996 say they have endured difficult times since their losses, and news that the...
A perfect storm for re-election
A combination of too many challengers and too much sympathy for a man some saw as unfairly criticized in the media helped Harvey Mayor Eric Kellogg keep his job, opponents...
It’s decision day in council runoffs
Mayor Richard Daley won re-election in February, but Tuesday's runoff election will determine how many friendly faces he can rely on in the City Council over the next four years....
Mammogram study faults computer screening
The first comprehensive study of a popular high-tech technique for spotting breast cancer has found it to be less accurate than mammograms read the old-fashioned way: by humans. The technique,...
Rain and thaw put focus on flooding
The first dreary, damp day of March found state and local officials keeping close watch for flooding, especially on rivers where ice jams posed the biggest threat. The combined effect...
3-way races for mayor shaping up in 2 suburbs
The pending retirement of Homer Glen Mayor Russ Petrizzo triggered enough interest in his job that a February primary election will likely be required to eliminate one of three would-be...
Downstate race gets heavy
Serious debate on weighty issues is not uncommon at the state Capitol, but one General Assembly contest on Nov. 7 includes a rare debate over serious weight. The race between...
Health center will get financial boost
The Will County Community Health Center will receive annual state grants of $350,000 over the next three fiscal years to expand services for uninsured and underinsured county residents, the center's...
Metra cop slain at Harvey station
When Thomas Cook left the Riverdale police force three years ago for a job with Metra, he did so hoping the low-key patrolman's position would be less risky and put...