At the federal level, the proposed American Teacher Act seeks to establish a national $60,000 minimum salary for teachers at a qualifying school to boost recruitment and retention across the country.

The Elgin area has a schedule chock-full of annual festivals and events and even some new celebrations. Here’s a rundown of ...

The Freeport City Council is hosting two public meetings over the next week. The first will be about their draft transition ...

That’s welcome news for music lovers who prefer the equivalent of a savory main course to a prix-fixe buffet. And great for ...

Stephen F. Burke grew up at 211 Beacon St., a block from the Main South street corner that would carry his name. He was one ...

In honor of Memorial Day, cities nationwide will host ceremonies and events to remember fallen service members. Here's where ...

If water discoloration persists at your location for more than 24 hours, city crews will re-flush the water mains that ...

Oshkosh Country Club announced today that Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy will serve as Master of Ceremonies ...

It’s hard to describe the sense accomplishment that comes from earning your way into the U.S. Open through qualifying. To ...

Diane Eickhoff In 1977 Diane Carlson, a 34-year-old married mother of two, took a part-time job at Saint Francis Hospital ...

Liberated, by Bruno Surdo, oil on canvas. A prominent and deeply respected figure painter has taken up domestic and artistic ...

A Highland Park school has responded after a former teacher was accused of grooming and sexually assaulting a student.