Charles Selle

“The return of the piping plovers to Waukegan is a powerful testament to what we can achieve through environmental stewardship,” Mayor Sam Cunningham said in a statement.

Wisely waiting until Mother's Day — the traditional hoped-for last-frost marker — backyard farmers are itching to get their hands dirty and begin planting summer crops.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blames the administration of President Donald Trump for the high gasoline prices we find as we fill up. He's not wrong.

It was only a matter of time before Lake County residents began challenging the siting of data centers in the area.

The skies over Lake Michigan over the last week or two have matched its vivid blue waters as boats from out-of-area harbors have been tracking lunker salmon.

On Memorial Day, we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. Those include warfighters who are still declared missing in action.

Sailors have a saying: “After the storm always comes the calm.” That happened following last fall's immigration blitzkrieg in the region.

Newshounds and citizens who rely on an independent press should be encouraged by the purchase of the Daily Herald by the Chicago Tribune.

With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror, the shift to a summer vibe begins in these parts. That means classic cars come out of storage and go cruising.

Northeastern Illinois was home to Native Americans when the 13 original colonies decided to break from Great Britain.