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Seriously, how the hell is Jackson getting away with this nonsense? Download Title Let's revisit Jackson's plan in February 2006 : Under the new Intergovernmental Agreement, ALNAC's Board of Directors will ...

Following cleanup efforts in the wake of Saturday's brief tornado that made its way through the village, Village President Dan Podgorski said attention now turns to insurance claims and checking with Federal ...

"Crazy," Patrick Barry says of the weekend weather that swept through the area, leaving tornado damage in Will County and soggy fields behind.

Residents of Chicago 's southern suburbs are cleaning up from a series of tornadoes, while the region braces for another round of severe weather.

In the wake of a series of devastating tornadoes that overturned cars, destroyed homes and buildings, and severely damaged power lines, ComEd is working to restore power outages affecting 13,000 customers in ...

Residents of Chicago's southern suburbs spent Sunday cleaning up from a series of tornadoes that pelted the region this weekend, while bracing for another round of severe weather.

FRANKLIN, Ind. : Severe storms crippled central Indiana with as much as 10 inches of rain Saturday and spawned tornadoes that ripped up roofs and flipped tractor-trailers in Wisconsin and the Chicago suburbs.

The National Weather Service says a large tornado is moving across Chicago's southern suburbs.

The twister was on the ground Saturday evening between the towns of Richton Park and University Park and was moving northeast. It touched down at 6:04 p.m. and was moving at 26 miles per hour in a northeast direction, according to the National Weather Service.

Will County Sheriff's Department spokesman Pat Barry says the slow-moving tornado damaged several homes in the Wilmington area and toppled trees and power lines. The tornado passed through a beach on a private lake in Wilmington.

Tornados spotted in Will, Kankakee counties UPDATE: At 6:22 p.m. ABC 7 news reported a tornado "a half-mile wide" was on the ground, moving through Monee, heading toward University Park.

Thanks to a sharp-eyed and quick-witted customer, three people now are facing charges in connection with an armed robbery at the Burger King in Monee.

“I really was impressed with the sensitivity they showed to our traditions on campus”

University Park is going to get better roads a year before it gains 500 new employees. via Belleville.com

“Writing assignments increase comprehension of all subjects, from science and math to basic reading and advanced literature.”

A summer of art, fun and friends kicks off Saturday with a day of activities at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University in University Park. via Lincoln-Way Sun

"American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks canceled three concerts over the weekend including an appearance last week on the "Live with Regis and Kelly show."

The Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, issued a statement after Sparks canceled her Sunday performance there stating that Sparks' doctor has said she can not perform due to an acute vocal cord hemorrhage which presents the risk of permanent vocal cord damage.

Sparks won the sixth season of "American Idol" at the age of 17 making her the youngest winner in the show's history. Read more

Lessons on effective leadership are best taught by example. The example of Elizabeth I provides a unique perspective on leadership that will be examined in a free workshop at Governors State University from ... via Lincoln-Way Sun

“My sense is this is their preferred location”

This is crunch time for Central Grocers' push for tax incentives to build a new corporate headquarters and distribution center in Joliet. via Herald News

“I still can't put it into words. It's like a feeling of being crushed”

Dorothy Galbreath lived in a house her husband of 43 years built for her in University Park, Ill., but after his death, she struggled financially to keep up with the mortgage payments. via ABC News

“At this point, it is a death investigation”

Police on Wednesday were investigating the death of a woman, 22, fatally shot once in the head Tuesday evening in Ford Heights, authorities said. via Chicago Tribune

“Despite the slogans, we have millions of children are being left behind”

Barack Obama stumped in State College in his run for the Democratic spot in the upcoming presidential campaign. via GantDaily.com

“This family math night was our way to give back to the community”

Funding from one year to the next is often uncertain. Organizations and individuals find additional financial support for their programs and projects through grants. via Lincoln-Way Sun