Like most buildings in downtown Grayslake, Kathi's Musicians' Center School of Music on Center Street has more character in one room than new construction can design into an entire structure.

Like every other farmer with low-lying land, Andrea "Andy" Hazzard had to cope with flooded fields, low temperatures and delayed plantings this spring.

The Recorder of Deeds and two veterans agencies have made it easier for Will County veterans to get certified copies of their discharge papers, creating what may be a first-ever collaboration.