Local students are being recognized for using their creativity to spotlight a serious health threat hiding in plain sight.

Even when the sun goes down, the opportunity to entertain outdoors is still possible. Transforming a backyard into an evening ...

By Brooke Keltner Courtesy of SIU Carbondale CARBONDALE, Ill. - A little giant has been found deep in an underground community where thriving means living in hot, dark spaces with no oxygen. This ...

A large police presence and emergency response drew concern in downtown Plainfield this week after authorities responded to what they described as an active incident in the 24100 block of Main Street, ...

The Will County Regional Office of Education (ROE) is helping students prepare for a successful school year by hosting two free Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway events for families across Will County.

A contractor was found dead Tuesday evening, more than 24 hours after he and another worker were swept into a storm sewer during severe storms in Downers Grove, officials said. The two workers, both ...

Growing older is often equated with slowing down. Aging may be characterized as a period of decline marked by an inability to do the things a person once enjoyed, but research suggests that growing ...

Washing machines are among the hardest-working appliances in any home. From everyday loads of clothing to bedding, towels and sports uniforms, many households depend on them several times each week.

Two public pools in Oswego were temporarily closed Friday while police investigated a reported threat, though authorities later determined there was no credible danger. The Oswego Police Department ...

Social isolation and loneliness can have a notably adverse effect on a person’s overall health. According to the World Health Organization, roughly 12 percent of older individuals experience ...

From wetland restoration to a water bottle filling station, The Nature Foundation of Will County's donations to the Forest Preserve District of Will County continue to enhance the preserves and ...

Mayor Noak was appointed to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, a new regional transit board that will oversee and shape public transit policy in the greater Chicagoland region. The board is made ...