The Orland High School District 230 board spent more than an hour discussing a proposal to add Arabic as a world language in district classrooms, but took no action for a second month.

Potential Chicago Bears stadium near Wolf Lake just the latest story for a place that's long balanced nature, recreation and industry.

Some Harvey residents opposed the project, criticizing its suddenness and lack of public input before City Council approval.

Thornton, Rich, Orland and Palos townships are asking voters if the state should provide annual property tax rebates to homeowners.

Over a decade after finishing a stint in federal prison for a campaign finance scandal, Jesse Jackson Jr. says he has learned his lesson and wants that old seat back.

The U.S. military’s strikes on Iran provided added impetus for leading Illinois Democrats to step up their criticism of Republican President Donald Trump’s leadership.

Beverly artist Dorothy Straughter’s quilts evoke painful and often ignored historical realities related to slavery, the Underground Railroad, the Great Migration and racist advertising.

Students at Woodgate Elementary School in Matteson celebrated Black History Month by performing “Remembering Black Wall Street.”