Joey Ancel credited Jill Carter, his kindergarten teacher at Chaney-Monge School in Crest Hill, who is now retired, with his love for teaching.

Higher costs and economic uncertainty cited as reasons John Whiteside Memorial Golf Outing currently falling shot of fundraising goals needed for the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad.

The winner may use the winnings to expand his classic car collection.

Saint Joseph Medical Center hosted an event to honor nurses and first responders in celebration of Nurses Week on Wednesday.

New Lenox is holding a “Bring on Spring" shop local promotion at more than 20 locations through Sunday.

State plans to close downtown drawbridge that carries U.S. 30 across the Des Plaines River for 16 months.