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Geneva’s Lincoln Mercado (88) looks back and gives a nod to his QB after catching a TD pass against Carmel during a Class 6A first-round playoff game in Geneva on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (Jeremy Toney / The Beacon-News)

IHSA football playoffs: Geneva’s Lincoln Mercado becomes chip off the old block in 1st-round win over Carmel

By Rick Armstrong

November 1, 2026 at 12:55 a.m.

Senior tight end Lincoln Mercado catches pair of TDs for Geneva in 49-30 win over...

Morgan Park's William Smith Jr. (4) tries to shake off a tackle against Oak Forest during a Class 5A first-round playoff game at Stagg Stadium in Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)

IHSA football playoffs: Get first-round scores and second-round pairings in Class 8A to 1A

By baiduhai

October 31, 2026 at 10:38 p.m.

Here are the first-round scores and second-round pairings of the IHSA state football playoffs for...

Richards' Kahmari Flowers (11) takes down Niles North's Adonis Williams (15) causing a turnover during a Class 7A first-round game in Oak Lawn on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)

Local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

By Josh Krockey

October 31, 2026 at 9:17 p.m.

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and...

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...

A flag can be seen in reflection at the Hammond federal courthouse on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Trump nominates Falvey as new federal judge in Northern District of Indiana

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 20, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

President Donald Trump announced Monday afternoon he has nominated Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Falvey, who...

A roadside memorial for Saelor Guistolisi of Crown Point was set up the evening of Sunday, June 22, 2025, near U.S. 12 and Waverly Road. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Judge tells man to honor memory of Crown Point woman he killed by turning his life around

By Jim Woods

October 20, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

A judge challenged Austin Emery Thornton during his sentencing for reckless driving that killed an...

Evanston Township High School Marching Band members head into the auditorium to perform at their annual Band Day event on Oct. 19, 2026. (John Konstantaras/for the baiduhai)

Parents call for change after racial slurs mar Evanston-New Trier football game: ‘It’s abhorrent’

By Claire Murphy

October 20, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

Parents, students expressed outrage that racial, homophobic slurs directed at Evanston Township students at a...

Indiana State Police Spokesman Sgt. Glen Fifield, center, explains charges the department brought against Heather Ann Textor Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, as Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter, left; Sgt. Joe White, center right and Det. Brandon Bohling, right, watch. Textor, of Lowell, has been charged with 42 felonies for crafting false expungements. Textor's attorney asked for and received a gag order in the case Tuesday. (Michelle L. Quinn/Post-Tribune)

Judge grants gag order on expungement fraud case at defense’s request

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 20, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

A judge granted a defense lawyer motion Tuesday for a gag order in a high-profile...

Munster Town Hall (Christin Nance Lazerus/Post-Tribune)

Chuck Gardiner resigns from Munster Town Council, citing burnout

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 20, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

Councilman Chuck Gardiner, R-3, announced at Monday night’s council meeting that he’s stepping down after...