Perhaps you’ve already thought of this, but it just seems overly involved and cruel for her to talk to you about the wedding for months, then go out to lunch with you and use that moment to ...

The issue is my mother-in-law. She refuses to ask before touching me and often pulls me into unwanted hugs or comes up behind me. I have explained to her about my history, so she knows why I want ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I recently agreed to sell our old lounge furniture, since we’re in the process of buying a new set. We made the decision together, so I assumed we’d also agree on ...

Dear Eric: My husband who used to be active and social, has fallen into a funk. This has been going on for some time. He just sits all day and watches TV or is on his computer. I believe him to ...

DEAR THROWN: Your friend told you she doesn’t have a house; she lives in a small apartment. It could be a one-bedroom or studio. Rather than implying you might come on to her husband, she may ...

After 13 years at the helm of the Kane County Regional Office of Education, Superintendent Patricia Dal Santo announced to the County Board that she would retire June 30, according to a news release.

Edith Vogel, Jefferson City. Dear Editor, Private property rights just went out the window by a vote of the City Council on Monday night. The owner of the property was denied his rights to do with ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I have two kids under 5, and we both work full-time. As you can imagine, our lives are pretty hectic. My mother-in-law lives about 30 minutes away and expects us to ...

Dear Eric: I have three adult children. About three years ago there was an issue, and my oldest, Doug, and middle, Linda, disrespected each other. It wasn’t a small issue, but (in my and my wife ...

Demonstrators came out in cities across the U.S. to protest President Trump. Organizers of Saturday's "No Kings" demonstrations said millions marched in hundreds of events.

Each year, a symphony of the senses surrounds Lee and Bruce Spence’s one-story home. Vibrant pinks and purples crescendo and fade into subtle shades of green. The violently gentle hum ...

Dear Eric: My fiancé and I had to move back into his parents due to the crippling economy. My problem lies with his father. He is fully disabled and stubborn.