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Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. looks at a map of north Hammond while discussing potential sites for a Chicago Bears stadium. He spoke Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, during the Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable at Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Hammond economic development strong even as Chicago Bears stadium situation ‘changing every second’

By Doug Ross

November 1, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. told an audience gathered Friday that the city continues to...

Paul Nord blows releases smoke from bubbles as people look on during the Haunted Science Lab held at Valparaiso University Saturday, October 31, 2026. Nord, a technical specialist at the university, said he was dressed as “hobo Abe Lincoln.” (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

‘Everybody loves it’: Science tricks offer a treat at Valparaiso University

By Doug Ross

November 1, 2026 at 4:05 p.m.

Valparaiso University students and faculty made science experiments fun on Saturday during the annual Haunted...

Al Novreske, also known as Al the Crossing Guard, tries to wave to every passing school bus and motorist Monday, March 31, 2025, on Fifth Street in Chesterton. Driving around a stopped school bus has been illegal years, but enforcement was lagging. Now it’s picking up. (Jim Woods/for Post-Tribune)

Cameras boost enforcement for school bus stop arm violations

By Doug Ross

November 1, 2026 at 3:42 p.m.

Driving around a stopped school bus has been illegal for years, but enforcement was lagging....

Aurora residents vote at Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora in 2020. Fox Valley voters will head to the polls again on Nov. 3, 2026. (Mike Mantucca/For The Beacon-News)

Taxes, data centers among topics in Illinois Senate race in 42nd District

By David Sharos

October 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The race for the Illinois Senate seat in the 42nd District is between Democrat Jared...

Senior running back Anthony Foster takes a break from film study at Elgin on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (Paul Johnson / The Beacon-News)

Anthony Foster leads Elgin to a home playoff game for the 1st time since 2000. His dad was on that team.

By Paul Johnson

October 20, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Anthony Foster's father was on the team the last time Elgin hosted a playoff game...

Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke speaks to the media at the Leighton Criminal Court Building on Dec. 16, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Prison admissions for shoplifters rising in Cook County amid Burke policy change, ‘outdated’ state law

By Madeline Buckley

October 20, 2026 at 10:10 a.m.

In Cook County, felony case filings and prison admissions for retail theft have risen sharply...

Kane County Forest Preserve District adds 33 acres to Bliss Woods preserve in Sugar Grove Township

By Molly Morrow

October 20, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The addition includes the core of the woods that gave Sugar Grove its name, according...

Lockport’s Emma Consigny, right, and Kalina Murdoch celebrate winning the Lincoln-Way Central Autumn Knights championship over Lincoln-Way East in New Lenox on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Jeff Vorva / Daily Southtown)

Lockport’s Emma Consigny, calling it ‘an honor,’ keeps libero tradition alive with Autumn Knights invite title

By Jeff Vorva

October 20, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Emma Consigny comes through with seven digs in Lockport's 25-22, 26-24 win over Lincoln-Way East...

Lincoln-Way East's Aidan Cavanaugh (28) breaks free and scores on a TD run against Lockport during a SouthWest Suburban Conference game in Lockport on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. (Sean King / Daily Southtown)

Column: Steve Millar’s 3 takeaways from Week 9 high school football in Southland with eye on playoff pairings

By Steve Millar

October 20, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Best teams face tough road to finals, but look out for Cinderella as Southland states...

Senior lineman TJ Anderson, who has Division I scholarship offers from Eastern Illinois and Valparaiso, is shown with his senior poster before practice at Aurora Christian on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (Rick Armstrong / The Beacon-News)

Aurora Christian’s TJ Anderson, with offers from Eastern Illinois and Valparaiso, takes game to next level

By Rick Armstrong

October 20, 2026 at 1:20 p.m.

TJ Anderson, who has Division I offers from Eastern Illinois and Valparaiso, puts it all...

Providence's Olivia Healy (11) floats a shot over the net against Joliet Catholic during a GCAC crossover match in New Lenox on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)

Jeff Vorva’s high school girls volleyball rankings and player of the week for the Southland

By Jeff Vorva

October 20, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Providence and Chicago Christian move up, while Lincoln-Way Central enters the rankings.

Brother Rice's Brody Briggs (8) throws the ball in against Sandburg during a Class 3A Brother Rice Regional semifinal in Chicago on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)

Brody Briggs, a football kicker whose dad played soccer in England, boosts Brother Rice to shutout of Sandburg

By Steve Millar

October 20, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Brody Briggs plays key part in dominant defensive effort as Brother Rice shuts down Sandburg...

Sandburg's Aidan McCann (20) passes against the host Crusaders during a Class 3A Brother Rice Regional semifinal in Chicago on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)

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

By Josh Krockey

October 19, 2026 at 10:43 p.m.

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