On Dec. 31, Al Devney will retire from his job as property manager for Bloomingdale's Special Taxing District, where 12 years of hands-on work has put him on a first-name basis with thousands of residents. ...more

December 10, 2008

Corey Burrowes had NFL dreams that disappeared on a football field in 2002. Now a donation of a special van will allow him to attend college. ...more

November 19, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - After helping lead the River Ridge softball team to its first district title and regional semifinal appearance in four seasons, Royal Knights catcher Sarah Simon has verbally committed to play at Jacksonville University. ...more

June 21, 2008

Lori Aleo saw promise in her son. For the longest time he was fascinated by the battles and heroes of the past, an interest he likely picked up from a mother who teaches history as a career. ...more

December 8, 2007