A former Lake Park High School teacher and coach could be sentenced to between 27 and 97 years in prison if convicted of sexual assault and abuse against a student, according to the Chicago Tribune.

The difference between being contracted to perform a governmental function and not being contracted to do so could spell trouble for the College of DuPage Foundation's hopes for a reversal of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) decision, the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) contend.

Athletic coaches are urging area schools like Bartlett High to add a girls’ lacrosse team to their sports programs, the Daily Herald reported recently.

Even in the offseason, Glenbard West High School's football program finds ways to score.

USA Today knows to watch out for Glenbard North's Greg Newsome -- as should opposing receivers.

Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove), a longtime supporter of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, delivered the keynote address at End Hunger Lobby Day in Springfield recently.

University of Illinois softball coach Tyra Perry can discuss Nicole Evans all day.

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) hailed the efforts of law enforcement officers and the unity shown by political parties in the aftermath of the June 14 shooting of five people, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), at a park in Alexandria, Virginia, where Republican members of Congress were holding a baseball team practice.

School’s out and now several sports summer camps are on the way for young athletes to learn, train, and be active this summer.

Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove) will be giving one lucky student a chance to experience something special this summer: an internship at his Downers Grove office.

Rep. Christine Winger (R-Wood Dale) wants this summer to be a special one for students in her district, so she's asking them to come along on her third-annual "Summer Reading Safari."

CareNet of DuPage is teaming up with Heroic Media to provide hotline training for high-risk situations regarding pregnancies.