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Why e-bikes are causing Buffalo Grove Park District to scrap project

By Steve Zalusky

November 2, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

Buffalo Grove Park District leaders discussed plans Wednesday for several upcoming facility upgrades, and one...

A nearly 50-foot Norway spruce from the yard of Amanda Clark is moved to a flatbed truck on Nov. 2, 2026, in Campton Hills. The tree will head to Millennium Park where it will be decorated and serve as the 113th City of Chicago Christmas Tree. The annual tree lighting ceremony is Nov. 20. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Campton Hills spruce selected as Chicago’s 113th official Christmas tree

By Lila Hempel-Edgers

November 2, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

The Norway Spruce is expected to arrive in Chicago on Wednesday ahead of the city’s...

The Porter County Sheriff's Department in Valparaiso. (Porter County Sheriff's Department)

Police: Two dead after separate weekend crashes in Porter County

By Post-Tribune

November 2, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

The Porter County Sheriff's Department is investigating two fatal wrecks over the weekend.

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Prison admissions for shoplifters rising in Cook County amid Burke policy change, ‘outdated’ state law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

Cashier Sarah Ryles rings up a customer at Prisco’s Family Market on Oct. 16, 2026, in Aurora. The market was established in 1926 by Italian immigrants, and is currently owned by the fourth generation of Prisco family members. (Dominic Di Palermo/Aurora Beacon-News)

Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora celebrates 100 years amid tough conditions for independent grocery stores

By Addison Wright

October 19, 2026 at 6:33 p.m.

The Prisco family, along with over 100 people that included longtime employees, customers and even...