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The Federal Communications Commission took a step toward improving Web access for air travelers, voting to write rules to open frequencies for an air-to-ground Internet service proposed by Qualcomm Inc. In a 4-0 vote Thursday, the FCC advanced the...

An ice storm is slowing morning commuters, but there's no stopping the 10 members of the Sewing Circle who convene at a Geneva church for their quilting bee. "When I was out of town, I missed them," said Joanne Wagner. "When I'm in town, I'm here...

LONDON — The U.S. rowing team marked a solid start to the Olympic Regatta Saturday with performances that kept three local rowers in medal contention going into Wednesday's finals. The American men's eight — which includes twin brothers Grant...

A woman is at a hospital this afternoon, in “bad shape” after jumping off an overpass and landing on westbound I-290 near Itasca, according to State Police.   The first responding trooper found the 34-year-old woman, who was able to talk after...

It's a medical device that looks like a baby harp seal, and someday it just might be your best friend. Which leads to some interesting questions. Like, Why would you want to hang out with a medical device? And, Is this a good idea? The device is...

A Chicago man was hit by a car after running from Illinois State Police during a traffic stop in Itasca Saturday. Marvin Estes, 33, is being held for resisting a peace officer and for three outstanding warrants, but police couldn't say what he was wanted...

A Carol Stream man who drove his pickup into a freight train locomotive, killing his girlfriend, pleaded guilty today to aggravated driving under the influence. In a plea deal with DuPage County prosecutors, Jeffrey S. Fisher, 40, admitted to being under...

Relay For Life of Elmhurst College was awarded the American Cancer Society’s prestigious Relay All Star Award at the Society’s recent Relay Leadership Summit in …...

Relay For Life of Evanston was awarded the American Cancer Society’s prestigious Relay All Star Award at the Society’s recent Relay Leadership Summit in Itasca, …...

Two years ago, state Sen. Kirk Dillard came close to becoming the Republican nominee for governor. Now the veteran lawmaker from Hinsdale is fighting for …...