Local keepers of the history of the Underground Railroad in the Chicago area and south suburbs are applauding progress of state legislation to create a statewide commission devoted to the subject.

The state GOP's ticket has no one from vote-rich Northern Virginia, where thousands face federal cutbacks. The Republican ...

- A very difficult path has been able to be travelled very rapidly. The core group has got its job done, now everything is in the hands of politicians. The question of justice is extremely important ...