A government panel of scientists say most women don't need mammograms in their 40s, as the American Cancer Society has recommended for nearly two decades, and should get one every two years starting at 50. When it comes to their own bodies, however, local women think early detection is key -- and by any means possible.

Gov. Pat Quinn said Thursday that a tax increase he proposed earlier in the year would be the best way to help the Fox Valley's social services, some of whom have not received any state money in five months.

Two Cook County state's attorney's investigators have been fired after a prisoner escaped from their custody — discipline that one of their attorneys is calling "an overreaction."

The state liquor commission wants cities to follow the example of Yorkville, Geneva and Naperville and require training for anyone serving, distributing or otherwise selling alcohol.

Mayor Jeff Schielke continued a 25-year tradition this week as he presented his State of the City address to the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.

The bright, blue flames of burning methane at the Settler's Hill landfill might grow dim under a proposed program.

Although the last big flood occurred nearly two years ago, residents of the Richardson subdivision still recall the flooded rooms and water damage.