Susan Osborn, 17 years old in the spring of 1964, had a date with Pete Bates to attend Champaign High Schoo's senior prom. She made a special dress for the occasion. She was a cheerleader and he was a ...

For many teenagers, prom is the pinnacle of their entire high school career, and as such, it can create huge, dramatic feelings. That's where parenting comes in, of course — it is the job of moms and ...

It’s prom season in Illinois, and Kathy Labedzki-Pierga, owner of Kasia's Bridal and Special Occasion boutique, has found herself embroiled in high school drama. “I’ve never been in a situation like ...