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If you're interested in the economic future of Chicago, you want to know what the smart money thinks. And some of the smartest just bought something very big, right here, near the corner of Wa…

He plans to attend the South Carolina Freedom Summit, which will feature other GOP presidential contenders.

Republicans in the state Legislature want to eliminate personal property taxes. Realtors and cities say that would shift $290 million.

WASHINGTON -- Eleven years ago, I carried my infant daughter into a synagogue basement and plunged her tiny body, head to toe, underwater.

The Madison crowdsourced brewery says it hopes to have its own place to brew its beers by the end of the year.

Hub Squared, slated for 510 University Ave., is to have 348 units, with about 75% renting for middle-rate rents.

Three double-digit seeds -- from MobCraft, Grumpy Troll and Tyranena -- crash the Sweet 16 party. 

The justices' action means the state is free to impose the voter ID requirement in future elections, and is further evidence that the court put the law on hold last year only because the elect…

The Badgers needed a spark and the sophomore from Germantown gave it to them, scoring five points, grabbing a career-high five rebounds and dishing out two assists in 15 minutes. 

The seminar titles luring hunters, among others, to Madison for the Field and Stream/Outdoor Life Deer and Turkey Expo on April 10-12 are a bit confusing.

It’s been nearly two years since former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden leaked documents to the media revealing the existence of a massive government spying program that sco…

In the footage planned for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, there’s not only great scenery; there’s also passion for the land people call home.

Four generations of a family business and a bit of Madison’s history are epitomized at Monroe Street boutique Rupert Cornelius. Store owner Julie Cornelius continues a tradition started by her…

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment on the controversial plan through April 3.

Former Met opera singer Kitt Reuter-Foss talks about her long journey with epilepsy.

Facing their own $300 million worth of budget cuts in Gov. Scott Walker's 2015-17 spending proposal, the UW System will not be again covering the full cost of high school courses that give stu…

As the flow of top city accolades continue, Madison still struggles with homelessness and poverty.

CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK: During World War II my grandfather recorded a message for his wife and little boy (my father). Later, cancer surgery left Grandpa’s voice a hoarse whisper. We grandch…

The Garver Feed Mill, designated as a landmark on March 7, 1994, could soon be redeveloped into an artisan food production facility.

Madison native Amanda Poulson sings and dances on cruise ships, and it has let her see the world.