When Francis Dale called to tell me about her cosmos that had grown 12 feet tall, I believed her, but I couldn't imagine how they'd look. ...more

October 21, 2009

NORTHDALE Boy Scouts from Troop 339 are taking advantage of Valentine's Day to host a fundraiser. ...more

February 12, 2009

Dear Abby: I recently lost my wife to a long illness. When she could no longer work, I tried to give her the best quality of life I could. It took a toll. I worked long hours to give her everything she needed. The medical bills were astronomical. All she ever wanted was me. ...more

September 28, 2008

The outpouring of aid and sympathy after a deadly shooting at Northern Illinois University should remind those struggling with the tragedy that they are not islands and not alone, the school's president said at a memorial service Sunday. ...more

February 25, 2008

All Terry Majewski wanted was to run a small business. When her business partner bailed out for financial reasons, all she wanted was to keep it going until she could sell it. ...more

January 9, 2008

Henry and Raul Castillo do everything together. They live together. A year ago, they got gastric-bypass surgery together. ...more

November 7, 2007