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Lonnie James King, 88, of Stanwood, Wash., passed away Friday, Jan. 27, at his home. Born Oct. 21, 1923, Lonnie was a son of the late Everett Bradley and Gletha (Bastin) King in Hustonville, Ky. He was raised during the depression and worked on the...

STANFORD — Lonnie James King, 88, of Stanwood, Wash., passed away Friday, Jan. 27, at his home.  Born Oct. 21, 1923, Lonnie was a son of the late Everett Bradley and Gletha (Bastin) King in Hustonville, Ky. He was raised during the Depression and...

WASHINGTON – Many Latinos say they are less likely than before to report crimes because local police are increasingly involved in enforcing immigration laws, leading to a sharp increase in deportations, according to a new study. About 44% of...

The following items were taken from police reports. Tinley Park •A wallet containing $200, credit cards and identification was reported taken April 12 from a 55-year-old Manhattan woman while shopping at a household decorating-organizing store at...

The following items were taken from Orland Park and Will County police records. Orland Park Identity theft • A 21-year-old Tinley Park man was arrested at Orland Square Mall at 1:15 p.m. Feb. 13 and charged with aggravated identity theft...

VALPARAISO, Ind. — The dream of a Horizon League tournament championship vanished for Illinois-Chicago Friday night. UW-Green Bay junior guard Sultan Muhammad sank a 3-pointer with a second to go to win the game 64-63 as his coach — Brian...

States and many U.S. territories have tourism offices to help visitors. When requesting travel literature, be as specific as possible. Alabama: Alabama Tourism Department, 401 Adams Ave., Suite 126, P.O. Box 4927, Montgomery, AL 36103; (800) 252-2262 or...

TODAY COLLEGE WRESTLING  Northern State at St. Cloud State, 7 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL South Dakota  Aberdeen Roncalli at Webster, 8 p.m.  Dupree at Takini  Edmunds Central vs. Eureka-Bowdle at Bowdle  Hitchcock-Tulare at...

Lamb of God, the Richmond-based metal band, is paying tribute to America's armed forces with a new video. The band is asking family members of service men and women to submit photos of their loved ones for use in a clip. "Lamb of God is looking to...

The American News has been and is continuing to work on a project of the history of Northern State football: 1902-2012. The project will be published in its entirety in the Oct. 5 edition of the American News. Here is a preview of the all-time NSU...

A former commissioner of the Illinois Medical District, his wife and two associates used several companies to steal $3.7 million or more in state money meant to fund medical programs for diseases like cancer and AIDS, prosecutors said today. South Side...

Northern State University has released its dean's list for the 2012 spring semester. Students who earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester were eligible for the list. Full time students honored included: Aberdeen: Michael Abu-Sirriya,...