Ryan to speak at Racine TEA Party event on Sept. 11

RACINE - U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan , R-Wis., is set to appear at aRacine TEA Party tribute and town hall on Sept. 11, an appearancehis Democrat opponent John Heckenlively finds problematic.

Foreign workers: Filling a need, facing obstacles

Each year, hundreds of thousands of foreign workers descend uponresort areas all over the U.S. to take jobs like housekeeping anddish washing - jobs their employers say Americans don't want. TheLake George region is no exception, as hundreds are employed in thearea.

Airport restaurant to reopen under new management

MASON CITY — The restaurant at Mason City Municipal Airport willreopen Sept. 1 with an emphasis on providing patrons breakfast orlunch during all working hours.

Dirty Birds thriving against quality baseball teams

BY JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Last year the Monroe Township travel team did just that — traveled to Lamar, Colo., and participated in the Cal Ripken 10-year-old World Series, finishing in an impressive fourth place. read more

Veteran unhappy with names on monument

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Although the city's new Veterans Memorial Wallwas unveiled to a large crowd and with much fanfare on MemorialDay, not all are happy with the results.