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Melissa Bean, Democratic nominee for the 8th Congressional District, pumps her fists at the conclusion of her speech in Schaumburg on Nov. 3, 2026. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

Illinois 8th Congressional District: Melissa Bean wins seat, AP says

By Eric Peterson

November 3, 2026 at 8:52 p.m.

Barrington Democrat Melissa Bean won her race to reclaim Illinois' 8th Congressional seat, which she...

River Forest School Corp. supporters campaign in Lake Station for passage of the school funding referendum. (Jim Masters/Post-Tribune)

NWI school referendum questions leaning ‘yes’ in early returns

By Jim Masters

November 3, 2026 at 8:44 p.m.

Voters in six Northwest Indiana school districts went to the polls on Tuesday with the...

An “I Voted!” sticker is handout out at The Lincoln Lodge in Chicago's Logan Square on Election Day, March 17, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

2026 Illinois Election Day results

By baiduhai

November 3, 2026 at 8:41 p.m.

Illinois voters decide races at the federal and state levels, as well as in a...

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...

Court briefs: Calumet City man could get up to 40 years in deadly shooting

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 19, 2026 at 4:51 p.m.

News from Lake County courts

The Porter County Courthouse in downtown Valparaiso. (Amy Lavalley/Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso woman charged with neglect in death of elderly mother

By Post-Tribune

October 19, 2026 at 4:09 p.m.

A Valparaiso woman is charged with neglect of a dependent after her mother died of...

Hammond police officer on leave after fatal Friday crash

By Michelle L. Quinn

October 19, 2026 at 4:03 p.m.

A Hammond Police officer has been put on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of...

In front row, Giovanni Aloi, Lake Forest Symposium panelist and Arthur H. Miller, Architectural Historian and Director Emeritus, Lake Forest Preservation Foundation, take part in the first-ever Lake Forest Preservation Symposium, Saturday, October 17, at the Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel on the campus of Lake Forest College. (Gina Grillo/ For the Pioneer Press)

First Lake Forest Symposium gathers to discuss preserving communities and their cultural character

By Gina Grillo

October 19, 2026 at 3:59 p.m.

Historic preservation is not only about bricks and mortar, not just about looking at old...

Police: Woman dies after driving into contaminated water in Gary

By Maya Wilkins

October 19, 2026 at 3:56 p.m.

The Gary Police department said a woman died after driving her vehicle into a contaminated...

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)

Amazon providing data center updates on Zoom for Hobart residents

By Jim Masters

October 19, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

As Amazon Web Services continues site preparation work for its data center project at 61...

The new owners of "The Skokie" theater gather with well-wishers and Skokie village officials to officially launch the theater on Oct. 8 at 7924 N, Lincoln Ave,, Skokie.(The Skokie)

‘The Skokie’ theater launched with Joe Mantegna-directed play

By Alexandra Murphy

October 20, 2026 at 12:42 p.m.

The new owners of "The Skokie" Theater opened the venue with Hollywood and Chicago actor...

Second suspect, now 16, charged as adult in marijuana dealer’s death

By Meredith Colias-Pete

October 19, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

A 16-year-old teen is facing a murder case in adult court in connection with a...

Flags sit on top of the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Utility concerns are top of mind in Senate District 4 contest

By Doug Ross

October 19, 2026 at 2:42 p.m.

Porter County Republican Party Chair Nathan Uldricks is hoping to unseat state Sen. Rodney Pol...