Ted Slowik

Something unusual happened last week in south suburban University Park. Citizens spoke out at a public meeting. Well, they weren't allowed to speak in person because the meeting took place...

Crowds were light on two recent evenings when I swung by a home in the 17300 block of Avon Lane in Tinley Park. The spectacular display of holiday lights and...

Glenwood firefighters delivered toys and food to about a dozen families with young children this week. The drive to help needy families began nearly 20 years ago and is among...

Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones sought to score political points this week with an audit accusing a political rival of misdeeds. Jones, who is also a state lawmaker, stood next...

Rupert Murdoch must be kicking himself right now. The founder and executive chairman of News Corp is surely stewing in remorse over how badly things are going over at Fox...

The nation is in the midst of a youth mental health crisis, and there are troubling signs the situation may worsen before it gets better. "The challenges today's generation of...

Deadly tornadoes that destroyed workplaces in Illinois and Kentucky have prompted some to question whether worker safety is being compromised for corporate profits. Conflicts between workers and companies could force...