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Yorkville police say a 14-year-old student has been charged following an incident involving a loaded handgun on school property at Yorkville High School Academy Tuesday afternoon. (Yorkville Police Department)

Student charged following report of loaded handgun at Yorkville High School Academy, police say

By Molly Morrow

October 29, 2026 at 9:10 a.m.

The student, who was not named by police, has been charged with unlawful possession of...

The Batavia Government Center is at 100 N. Island Ave. in Batavia. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Batavia again mulling new downtown TIF district

By Molly Morrow

October 29, 2026 at 8:47 a.m.

In March, the city pumped the brakes on the proposed TIF district, which would include...

Voters exit the Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora on Nov. 8, 2022. Voters will head to the polls again in the Fox Valley on Nov. 3, 2026, to cast ballots in the general election. (Mark Black/For The Beacon-News)

Affordability, safety among issues in race for Illinois House seat in 84th District

By David Sharos

October 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The race for state representative in the 84th District in the Nov. 3 election is...

Crown Point’s Ariana Schutt, whose brother stars in football, ascends like rocket: ‘She’s just taken off’

By Noah Poser

October 21, 2026 at 6:58 a.m.

Junior forward Ariana Schutt has relied on more than speed to score 13 goals, which...

Robert Worthington of Aurora casts his ballot on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the I.B.E.W. - Local 461 facility in Aurora. Voters will cast ballots again during the general election on Nov. 3, 2026. (Mark Black/For The Beacon-News)

Incumbent John Cunningham, challenger Brenda Rodgers vie to serve as Kane County clerk

By Molly Morrow

October 21, 2026 at 10:37 a.m.

In the upcoming Nov. 3 general election, two candidates are vying to serve as the...

Metea Valley's David Guva (17) takes a shot against West Aurora during a Class 3A East Aurora Regional semifinal game in Aurora on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (Sean King / The Beacon-News)

Metea Valley’s David Guva, guaranteeing ‘another day,’ scores twice to oust West Aurora in regional semifinal

By Paul Johnson

October 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Sophomore forward David Guva scores twice as Metea Valley surprises West Aurora 2-1 in a...

A truck passes on Throndale Avenue as work progresses on the I-490 construction project near the end of Route 390, west of O'Hare International Airport in Bensenville on Oct. 14, 2026. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

Interstate 490 is crossing the finish line over budget and years late, from $3.4B to $4.3B now

By Marni Pyke

October 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

It’s a game-changing engineering marvel that will alter how millions of suburbanites and Chicagoans commute....

Evergreen Park’s Ella Throndson (7) hits the ball over the net against Shepard during a South Suburban Red game in Evergreen Park on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (James C. Svehla / Daily Southtown)

Ella Throndson, being ‘tough as nails,’ takes Evergreen Park to 1st conference title in volleyball since 2009

By Jeff Vorva

October 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Ella Throndson comes up with 10 kills as Evergreen Park clinches conference title with 25-23,...

Oak Lawn's Majed Saadeh (11) and Bloom's Saul Duran (25) battles for the ball during a Class 3A Andrew Regional semifinal game in Tinley Park on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)

Oak Lawn’s Majed Saadeh, who says ‘it’s a gift,’ helps wrap up win over Bloom in soccer regional semifinal

By Steve Millar

October 21, 2026 at 1:35 p.m.

Majed Saadeh tallies a goal and an assist as Oak Lawn holds on for 2-1...

Junior receiver Jaxson Little, who had four catches for 155 yards and a TD in the regular-season finale, stands on the practice field at Lockport on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (Patrick Z. McGavin / Daily Southtown)

Jaxson Little, realizing ‘I’ve had something to live up to,’ honors brother as standout receiver for Lockport

By Patrick Z. McGavin

October 21, 2026 at 2:37 p.m.

Jaxson Little leads Lockport into the opening round of the Class 8A playoffs with 41...

East Aurora's Victor Torres, who moved from guard to center and anchors the offensive line, gets ready before practice at East Aurora in Aurora on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (Rick Armstrong / The Beacon-News)

Teammate diagnosed with leukemia inspires Victor Torres for East Aurora’s 1st home playoff game in 46 years

By Rick Armstrong

October 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

East Aurora's Victor Torres will take the field Friday and play for Cristian Agustin, a...

As site work has proceeded at the Amazon Web Services data center project, nearby residents of Hobart's Eagle Creek subdivision are concerned about air quality from the release of particulate matter. (Jim Masters/Post-Tribune)

Hobart residents await judge’s ruling in data center case

By Jim Masters

October 20, 2026 at 4:10 p.m.

A trio of Hobart residents had their long-awaited day in court Monday and now await...

Gary City Hall is pictured on Sept. 16, 2025. (Maya Wilkins/Post-Tribune)

Lake County Democrats to hold caucus for three Gary council seats

By Maya Wilkins

October 20, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

The Democratic Party announced Monday that they'll have a caucus 6 p.m. Nov. 5 for...