Nationally recognized author Bob O’Connor, a 1963 graduate of Dixon High School, has published his 41st book – a Civil War novel, “John Lower 103rd Pennsylvania and the Christmas Pickle Tradition.”

It won’t take a detective to deduce why James Heatherly of Bloomingdale's series is headed for success.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author will be featured at a discussion, Q&A and book-signing event at 7 p.m. May 16 at Frugal Muse Books, Music & Video in Darien.

Gloria Maya's bedtime story was never intended for publication, but urging from a friend led to the creation of a children's book.

Lemont mother and former school social worker said inspiration came from her biracial daughter’s struggle with identity

‘Moments’ by Rosemary Dunne will be reviewed in LocalLit newsletter on Tuesday

‘Heroic Care’ anthology will be reviewed in newsletter on Tuesday

‘Miracle: The Long Journey Home’ by Maureen Kincaid is a ‘personal narrative of tragedy and loss’

Will County barns ‘have deep character and tell a story’

Former New Lenox resident pays tribute to his father’s single-panel cartoons