Unemployment concerns eased slightly for Americans with disabilities in August, receding from near record levels the month prior, the Labor Department said Friday.

SANDWICH – After nearly 40 years in law enforcement, Sandwich Police Chief Rick Olson is ready to retire from the force and try something new.

Two-year-old Marlee Michaelsen has her hair in pigtails and flashes her mom a huge smile. She laughs and waves her hands like any other toddler, her happiness clearly evident. Marlee, though, has been diagnosed with mental disabilities, and her parents are adjusting to that aspect of life.

Fox Valley Special Recreation Association became an Exercise Connection Partner to help improve the health and fitness of youths and adults with autism spectrum disorders.

A biopic about autism self-advocate Temple Grandin won five Emmy awards Sunday night including best made-for-television movie.

An Illinois appeals court has agreed to allow a central Illinois student to keep his autism helper dog in school.