Federal budget bill slashes spending on Neighborhood Access and Equity Program. Big grant for Emerald Trail in Jacksonville among the casualties.

Coming from a family of dairy operators, Vivian Straus honors Northern California's agricultural roots with the Cheese Trail.

STEGER | Bloom Trail High School will host its third Hall of Fame dinner and induction Sept. 24 at Idlewild Country Club, 19201 Dixie Highway, Flossmoor.