Duke Mallard ‘boogies down’ as Oak Lawn Park District mascot Duke Mallard, the official mascot of the Oak Lawn Park District after taking over for Seemore Eagle, keeps building a fan base.
Five arrests made in connection with New Lenox Verizon store robbery; 74 phones recovered By Elena Tittel October 13, 2026 at 3:52 p.m. Five men were arrested and one charged with armed robbery in connection with a weekend...
Six Flags Great America roller coaster closed after Georgia death By Joseph States October 13, 2026 at 11:44 a.m. Six Flags has shut down nine roller coasters in its parks across the United States,...
Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and the lower lobe of his right lung was removed By Nicole Winfield October 13, 2026 at 1:10 p.m. Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors...
Will County clerk, treasurer and regional superintendent face election challenges By Michelle Mullins October 13, 2026 at 5:37 a.m. Republican Annette Parker and Democrat Michelle Stiff run for clerk and Democrat Tim Brophy and...
After singing national anthem, Sandburg’s Aubrey Deverick delivers with another crowd-pleasing performance By Jeff Vorva October 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Aubrey Deverick tallies four kills and ace in Sandburg's 25-12, 25-21 SouthWest Suburban Conference win...
Jeff Vorva’s high school girls volleyball rankings and player of the week for the Southland By Jeff Vorva October 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Lincoln-Way West and Providence move up, while Chicago Christian enters the rankings.
Column: Steve Millar’s 3 takeaways from Week 8 of the high school football season in the Southland By Steve Millar October 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. It's Lincoln-Way East, again, plus who's on the bubble and T.F. South steps up to...
High school football schedule and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County By Josh Krockey October 12, 2026 at 10:10 p.m. High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and...
Birding by ear: Will County program opens up hobby for people who are visually impaired By Jim Dudlicek October 12, 2026 at 2:39 p.m. The Forest Preserve District of Will County aims to make birding accessible to those for...
Republican Adam Beaty challenges Rep. Anthony DeLuca for 80th state House By Evy Lewis October 12, 2026 at 1:27 p.m. Police Sgt. Adam Beaty, Rep. Anthony DeLuca talk property taxes, data centers and solar farms...