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Harper Dempsey, left, and Emma Jorgenson head to Mass at Marmion Academy on Pajama Day during Homecoming Week at the Aurora school, Sept. 23, 2026. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Aurora’s Marmion Academy tackles a new year, its first as a co-ed school

By Molly Morrow

October 6, 2026 at 1:04 p.m.

After almost a century in Aurora, this school year is Marmion’s first educating girls.

Driver charged after hit-and-run crash seriously injures pedestrian in Evanston

By Claire Murphy

October 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The victim was found at the scene unresponsive, per police. They charged a driver from...

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

Court records: Wife turns Portage husband into police for alleged child porn

By Post-Tribune

October 6, 2026 at 12:05 p.m.

A Portage man has been charged with two felonies after his wife found explicit images...

Greg Arbuckle of Naperville brought his children to Aurora Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, for the annual Community Hero Day event offered by the Aurora Regional Fire Museum. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Community Hero Day in Aurora puts spotlight on first responders and their vehicles

By David Sharos

October 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Community Hero Day event at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum brought together a host...

Batavia’s Thomas Prescott (3) dives for extra yards against Hoffman Estates during a Class 7A first-round playoff game in Batavia on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. (James C. Svehla / The Beacon-News)

Rick Armstrong’s high school football rankings and Week 7 top players for the Aurora-Elgin area

By Rick Armstrong

October 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

South Elgin moves up a spot after being West Aurora in final seconds, while Yorkville...

Lockport's Andrew Maloney (11) heads to the end zone for a TD against Lincoln-Way West during a SouthWest Suburban Conference game in Lockport on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)

Steve Millar’s high school football rankings and Week 7 top players for the Southland

By Steve Millar

October 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

St. Rita and Morgan Park move up, while Joliet Catholic enters the rankings.

Alan Zielinski’s balloon, center, and others light up from the burners firing during the Balloon Glow, part of the Great Forest Park Balloon Race in St. Louis on Sept. 18, 2026.
(Tim Vizer/for the baiduhai)

‘Our lofty perch’: Balloonist shares decades in spellbinding hobby

By Tess Kenny

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

After decades of flying, a Chicago area hot air balloonist is still keeping his focus...

People fill Neighborhood Church of the Brethren in Montgomery recently for a question-and-answer session about a proposed warming shelter for the homeless in Kendall County. Opponents are concerned about its location at the church, which is in a residential neighborhood and next to an elementary school. (Caroline McCree)

Column: Proposed warming shelter stirs controversy in Boulder Hill

By Denise Crosby

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

Organizers get pushback at a question-and-answer session that was held in the church where the...

Business briefs: Women’s Listening Circle set for Oct. 5 in Gary

By Post-Tribune

October 4, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

News and events around the area

Pastor Kim Adams, with First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso, opens the We Make Indiana-hosted candidate forum with a prayer as candidates sit nearby on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County candidates offer views on NIPSCO, data centers, affordable housing

By Doug Ross

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

Porter County candidates for the Indiana House and Senate, and county offices, offered views on...

Waubonsie Valley’s John Hung (5) talks with a teammate on the bench against Metea Valley during a DuPage Valley Conference game in Aurora on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Jeremy Toney / The Beacon-News)

John Hung, who ‘just grinds it out’ as a running back, carries Waubonsie Valley to key win over Metea Valley

By Rick Armstrong

October 4, 2026 at 11:40 a.m.

John Hung runs for 157 yards, including a 7-yard insurance TD, to lead Waubonsie Valley...

Lincoln-Way Central's Justin Langford (99) calls out a play before the snap against Lincoln-Way East during a SouthWest Suburban Conference game in New Lenox on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Sean King / Daily Southtown)

Despite a torn labrum, Lincoln-Way Central’s Justin Langford learns how to shoulder the load on defensive line

By Jeff Vorva

October 4, 2026 at 10:54 a.m.

Justin Langford, who's drawn recruiting interest from Central Michigan and Valparaiso, leads Lincoln-Way Central's defense.

Mother McAuley's Alyson Cahill (13) goes up on defense against Lincoln-Way East during a nonconference match in Frankfort on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)

Alyson Cahill helps Mother McAuley follow win over Marist with sweep of Assumption for ASICS Challenge title

By Jeff Vorva

October 4, 2026 at 10:33 a.m.

Alyson Cahill comes up with five kills and five blocks as Mother McAuley beats Assumption...