Research doesn’t have to be relegated solely to libraries, the internet or a few books. Sometimes it can be a dead end. And in the case of cemetery research, that’s not a bad thing. As a writer, I ...

"We'll be checking!" That's the message from area law enforcement agencies to individuals on state sex offender registries.

For anyone looking for help or looking for a way to provide help amid the pause in benefits, NBC Chicago put together a list of resources in the area.

Residents are urged to be aware of the presence of sex offenders in their area before heading out to trick-or-treat. View the interactive map on WWLP.com.