The first time Wil Askew saw what he was in for, he figured training to run a marathon might not be enough preparation.

A 2.5-acre, off-leash dog recreation area could open in DuSable Park by mid-June under a new plan discussed Tuesday night by the St. Charles City Council.

THEY say you should never work with animals or children, but Pam Mackinnon and Shelley Heading wouldn't have it any other way. (03/10/2006 12:53:35)