Retraining

Palin gives her first policy speech of the campaign today -- on the ticket's proposals for special needs kids. Text of the release after the jump.......

by Mark Silva The House speaker's office, preparing for debate over the $789-billion "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act'' that Democratic leaders from both sides - and a few Senate Republicans - have agreed upon, has rolled out a long......

One of the best experiences of my life was watching Jamie Smith, a young man with autism, leave his routine in Chicago, travel to the Special Olympics World Games in the chaotic Chinese city of Shanghai — and succeed. Jamie's success -- managing in...

50 years ago Fire guts Morgan's Cigar Store Petoskey firemen battled heavy smoke and flames from 10:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. to bring a fire under control at Morgan's Cigar Store on Michigan Street. Fire was confined to one portion of the pool and card room...

Question: I have a degenerative condition that is growing worse. However, I plan to continue working as long as possible. I just need some modifications around my house to make things faster, safer and easier for me to get ready for work. Where can I...

Question: I have a progressive disability and need to make some home modifications. Are there financial resources available to help? Answer:  You may want to check with the association that deals with your specific disability to see if they make funds...

By Megan Crepeau Let's tally: What do Obama and Romney agree on? 1) Freedom, apple pie, a mother's love, etc 2) Friday Night Lights was a great tv show. 3) Locally based job retraining programs are essential to building the......

Gov. Rick Scott and his Department of Economic Opportunity have said one of Florida's priorities should be helping the state's unemployed military vets find work. To that end, they are highlighting state jobs programs designed for veterans. Here's the...

DuPage County is pleased to announce the Department of Community Services received a Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) to fund scholarships for disadvantaged students. The …...

The commander of Western forces in Afghanistan has promised President Hamid Karzai that NATO troops will undergo retraining to lessen the chances of accidentally causing civilian deaths and injuries....

The Inland Empire had one of the highest education gaps in the nation, a new study says....

Typically, politicians stop making promises to voters and begin lowering expectations the moment the polls close on Election Day. "Big challenges lie ahead, and I'm hopeful that if we all work together ..." Which is what makes soon-to-be Mayor Rahm......