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The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s new DuPage Wildlife Center at Willowbrook Forest Preserve in Glen Ellyn has earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design v4 Gold Certification. (Forest Preserve District of DuPage County)

Community news: DuPage Wildlife Center lauded for environmental design, Pumpkin Smash planned

By Melinda Moore

October 31, 2026 at 6:03 a.m.

News from the community includes items from DuPage County, Franklin Park, Western Springs, Oak Park,...

Students from St. John Of The Cross School pack up nonperishable food items during the Parish’s annual food drive Oct. 24 in Western Springs. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

St. John of the Cross food drive draws 450 volunteers, donations from across Western Springs

By Hank Beckman

October 31, 2026 at 5:01 a.m.

St. John of the Cross Parish continued its decades-long tradition at its annual Harvest Saturday...

Cook County Commissioner 17th District candidates Elizabeth "Liz" Gorman, left, and Lyons Township Clerk Elyse Hoffenberg. (baiduhai)

Cook County Dems trying for blue sweep in board races, GOP hopes to keep one seat, make gains

By A.D. Quig

October 31, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Cook County Democratic Party has its eye on flipping the only GOP-held seat on...

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Prison admissions for shoplifters rising in Cook County amid Burke policy change, ‘outdated’ state law

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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...

Customers dine at Talley's Kitchen + Bar in Clarendon Hills in 2010. Diners may soon have a new option for dining on Prospect Street. (Chuck Fieldman/Pioneer Press)

Il Mio owner, partners plan new restaurant at Brama la Pizza site in Clarendon Hills

By Chuck Fieldman

October 19, 2026 at 5:14 a.m.

Rich Ciota, owner of Il Mio, next door at 30 S. Prospect Ave., said specific...

Mike Gift speaks during the Oak Park Plan Commission hearing at Oak Park and River Forest High School Oct. 15, 2026. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

Oak Park residents question affordability of homes during hearing on proposed zoning changes

By Cam'ron Hardy

October 18, 2026 at 5:05 a.m.

Oak Park community members raised concerns about affordability of homes and traffic under proposed changes...

Michael Drennan waves the American flag during a No Kings rally along North McCormick Boulevard, Oct. 17, 2026, in Skokie. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

At latest No Kings rallies, smaller crowds and a ‘vote early’ rallying cry

By Shun Graves

October 19, 2026 at 10:46 a.m.

It was a muted Saturday for the No Kings movement, which previously drew larger crowds...

Curt Handsman, co-president of the La Grange Area League of Women Voters, speaks about election security Oct. 13, 2026, during a forum at the La Grange Park Public Library. (Hank Beckman/for Pioneer Press)

Election security updates shared at La Grange Area League of Women Voters forum

By Hank Beckman

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October 17, 2026 at 5:30 a.m.

About 40 residents came out to the La Grange Park Public Library to hear updates...

Hinsdale Township High School District 86 administrative center. (Pioneer Press)

Hinsdale High School District 86 seeks members for planning group

By Pioneer Press

October 16, 2026 at 12:35 p.m.

Hinsdale High School District 86 is inviting community members to serve on its Strategic Planning...

Senior Jackson Young, 18, fills out his ballot during an early voting event on Oct. 15, 2026, at Oak Park and River Forest High School. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

‘Teen Takeover for Democracy’ draws election officials to Oak Park and River Forest High School

By Cam'ron Hardy

October 16, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon visited Oak Park and River Forest High School to encourage...

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has named its 2026 photo contest winners. Mike Nielsen’s photo of a doe and her fawn in Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook won Voters’ Choice. (Forest Preserve District of DuPage County)

Community news: Deer, ducks, sunset and stream take top honors in Forest Preserve photo contest

By Melinda Moore

October 15, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

News from the community includes items from Forest Preserve District of Will County, Western Springs,...

Highland Park native Marina Franklin, who has TV and film credits, including HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” is one of the headliners at the Funny is Female Comedy Festival, Oct. 22-25, at Comedy Plex in Oak Park. (Ashley Chappell)

‘Now there’s a girls’ club’: Funny is Female fest draws 50 comedians to Oak Park

By Myrna Petlicki

October 15, 2026 at 10:20 a.m.

More than 50 comics from around the country will be performing at the Funny is...

Bounce houses attract fun seekers at Hinsdale's annual Fall Family Festival held at Robbins Park in 2021. The festival, and bounce houses, will return Oct. 24 at Hinsdale Middle School and downtown Hinsdale. (James C. Svehla/Pioneer Press)

Bounce houses, free pumpkins and other seasonal fun return for Hinsdale Family Fall Festival
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By Chuck Fieldman

October 14, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.

Hinsdale's Family Fall Festival typically attracts more than 500 people, and both residents and nonresidents...