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Vocalist Petra van Nuis performs at Hemmingway’s Bistro in Oak Park on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. She will be performing a show at the St. Charles Public Library on Oct. 18, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis to perform in St. Charles

By Aurora Beacon-News

October 9, 2026 at 2:27 p.m.

Petra van Nuis will be singing with her pianist Dennis Luxion, who was jazz legend...

Hampshire's Megan Spenk (17) hits the ball against Burlington Central during a Fox Valley Conference match in Hampshire on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. (H. Rick Bamman / The Beacon-News)

Megan Spenk, who ‘didn’t hit at all last year,’ stands tall in front row as Hampshire beats Burlington Central

By Paul Johnson

October 9, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.

Megan Spenk produces eight kills and five aces for Hampshire in 25-20, 25-19 Fox Valley...

Rosary College Prep in Aurora is holding its first Homecoming celebration beginning Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (Molly Morrow/The Beacon-News)

Rosary College Prep in Aurora to hold first Homecoming celebration

By Aurora Beacon-News

October 9, 2026 at 1:55 p.m.

Rosary College Prep in Aurora was founded almost 65 years ago, but this fall it...

Kane County Board member Bill Roth chairs a special meeting on Sept. 29, 2026, at which the county board voted to censure Board Chair Corinne Pierog for an alleged disclosure of confidential information. (Molly Morrow/The Beacon-News)

Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog censured over allegations she disclosed confidential information

By Molly Morrow

October 1, 2026 at 5:26 p.m.

Following a little under an hour of discussion over the matter, the board ultimately voted...

A flag waves outside of the Hammond federal courthouse on Friday, July 10, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary man sentenced to almost 4 years for bringing machine gun to school

By Post-Tribune

September 30, 2026 at 3:23 p.m.

A 20-year-old man was sentenced to 46 months in prison on Tuesday for bringing a...

Regular unleaded gasoline prices are posted Wednesday at the BP, located at 747 Ridge Road in Munster. (Christin Nance Lazerus/Post-Tribune)

Indiana Gov. Braun extends gas tax holiday, adds diesel relief into November

By Maya Wilkins

September 30, 2026 at 2:48 p.m.

Braun announced the suspension of gas usage and excise taxes through Nov. 4 and suspended...

Ray and Leann Benninger arrive for the dedication of improvements to the Shirley Heinze Land Trust’s Ivanhoe South Preserve in Gary on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. Shirley Heinze Land Trust is moving its headquarters to the former Trailyard Restaurant site in Valparaiso. (John Smierciak/for the Post-Tribune)

Shirley Heinze Land Trust moving to former Trailyard site in Valparaiso

By Doug Ross

September 30, 2026 at 5:14 p.m.

Shirley Heinze Land Trust is moving its headquarters to the former Trailyard Restaurant site in...

Oakbrook Center mall was the scene of a shooting on Sept 30, 2026, in Oak Brook. It reportedly happened in a parking lot. (James C. Svehla/for the baiduhai)

Police: 1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Oakbrook Center

By Susan Sarkauskas

September 30, 2026 at 2:02 p.m.

The shooting happened around noon in a parking lot near the L.L. Bean store, Oak...

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas, U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, and Valparaiso staff and administrators break ground on the Weston Street Storm Sewer Project in downtown Valparaiso Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

‘An important milestone’: Valparaiso’s sewer, stormwater separation is 90% complete

By Shelley Jones

September 30, 2026 at 12:47 p.m.

The city of Valparaiso broke ground on 1,200 feet of new sewer that will separate...

Aurora resident Tony Michelassi asks questions about the city's deferred maintenance costs and casino revenue during a budget town hall meeting in Aurora on Sept. 26, 2026.(Addison Wright/The Beacon-News)

Officials say Aurora faces over $9 million projected deficit: ‘We can’t cut our way out of this’

By Addison Wright

September 30, 2026 at 12:28 p.m.

Facing a projected $9 million to $10 million deficit in Aurora's general fund for 2027,...

Evanston's only dog beach is slated to close Dec. 1, 2026, after Council members failed to agree on a ramp design contract at their Sept. 28, 2026 meeting to make the dog beach ADA-accessible.

Evanston’s dog beach to close Dec. 1 as legal concerns over lack of accessibility mount

By Claire Murphy

September 30, 2026 at 11:09 a.m.

Evanston officials said they would work toward a new contract by December to build an...

Portage City Hall. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage zoning board approves Chick-fil-A, Dutch Bros Coffee

By Doug Ross

September 30, 2026 at 10:02 a.m.

Chick-fil-A and Dutch Bros Coffee got quick approval by the Portage Board of Zoning Appeals...

Right tackle Tyler Engstler is a ‘freak athletically’ for No. 7 Downers Grove North. Do colleges see that?

By Mike McGraw

September 30, 2026 at 8:51 a.m.

Tyler Engstler excels wherever he plays for Downers Grove North, which is ranked No. 7...