Through activities like nighttime hikes and studying Rock River’s plants, students learned how to appreciate nature and how to work together.

The single-vehicle crash happened on Sunday morning near the intersection of Route 25 and Fabyan Parkway, officials said.

Authorities said the man was riding north on the trail and attempting to cross West Rockland when he was struck by a Gurnee man driving a Toyota Prius.

Twenty-four area schools are among 131 Indiana schools designated by the state for their commitment to students and families of the nation’s military.

Fall prescribed burns planned for National Park. The National Park Service will conduct four prescribed fires this fall at Indiana Dunes National Park. In the east end of the park ...