Steven D. Merkel, 52, of the Lincoln Avenue address, was charged with first-degree reckless homicide in Michael Meagher's death.

An email to the school community at Brook Park Elementary School in La Grange Park offered condolences for the boy, Michael Meagher.

What was newfound joy going to do to my life? Would provide for my future, or would it take me down a bad path? Back in the early 1980s, I wasn’t so sure.

A stepfather faces homicide charges following the fatal shooting of his 9-year-old stepson, according to Wisconsin police and news reports. The Town of Geneva Police Department said the boy was discovered shot in a home shortly before 2:30 a.

The Greg Gard-led Wisconsin Badgers improved to 15-3 on the season and 5-2 in Big Ten play with a 15-point road win over USC on Saturday. Sophomore guard John Blackwell’s 28-point performance led the victory.

Federal officials have identified the remains of a U.S. Air Force pilot from Wisconsin who went missing during the Vietnam War nearly 60 years ago.

President-elect Donald Trump's border czar said the incoming administration is now "reviewing" whether to launch removal operations in Chicago.

Wisconsin basketball head coach Greg Gard had some fun at the expense of Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams following the Badgers 84-69 road win over USC.

Air Wisconsin will cease operations for American Airlines on April 3. How will this affect traveling to and from Chicago and Appleton?

Former Wisconsin running back coach Thomas Brown completed an interview with the Chicago Bears for their head coaching vacancy on Monday. Brown, who served as the Bears’ interim head coach after the firing of Matt Eberflus, joins a long list of candidates to interview for the opening over the last week.

The addition of UW-Milwaukee and Marquette extends the reach of the Current Research Consortium into Wisconsin.

STEVENS POINT – Maine lobster from a company featured on Shark Tank is making its way to Stevens Point next month. Cousins Maine Lobster will be serving its lobster menu from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 19 with its food truck parked at Fleet Farm, 5590 U.S. 10 E.