Kathy Freedlund, 74, came up with the idea after seeing free neighborhood libraries around town, and decided to create a set-up for dogs to get sticks.

Long before Facebook posts, text messages and emails, Aurora residents stayed connected one postcard at a time.

An Aurora man was ordered held as he awaits trial after he allegedly fatally wounded one person while driving the wrong way on the Dan Ryan Expressway last week.

Three people have died, and a 22-year-old Sugar Grove man has been charged with aggravated driving under the influence, after a four-vehicle crash Friday night in Kendall County, according to the Illinois State Police.

Two Chicago hospitals — Northwestern Memorial and Rush University Medical Center — are again tied for best hospital in the state and rank among the top 20 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.

The latest Chicago Media Report tackles ABC’s call to action over the FCC’s early license review, plans by CHSN to simulcast the City Series rematch, and more.