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Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson face off for District 1 Indiana State Senate seat

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Two political newcomers, Republican Trevor De Vries and Democrat Scott Houldieson, are both hoping to...

A pedestrian underpass is envisioned for a section of Pfingsten Road connecting Glenbrook South High School and the former Signode industrial property in Glenview. (Jennifer Johnson/for Pioneer Press)

Glenview looks to build pedestrian underpass connecting Glenbrook South, future recreation site

By Jennifer Johnson

October 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Glenview looks to build pedestrian underpass connecting Glenbrook South, future recreation site across Pfingsten Road.

Republican David Crane and Democrat Jerry Williams make pitches to become next Lake County sheriff

By Maya Wilkins

October 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Voters will choose between Republican David Crane and Democrat Jerry Williams during the Nov. 3...

Aurora resident Frank Patterson, left, and other area residents listen to a panel of speakers at a meeting about data centers at the Santori Public Library in downtown Aurora on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. (Addison Wright/The Beacon-News)

Residents express concerns about data centers at meeting in Aurora

By Addison Wright

September 17, 2026 at 9:14 a.m.

More than four dozen Fox Valley residents, including nearly 20 from Aurora, gathered at the...

Guy Sullivan, left, as author Paul Sheldon, and Tammy White, right, as nurse Annie Wilkes star in the Towle Theater’s production of “Misery,” running Sept. 25 to Oct. 11 in Hammond. (Towle Theater/provided)

Of Notoriety: Towle Theater closes 2026 season with ‘Misery’

By Philip Potempa

September 16, 2026 at 2:07 p.m.

Towle Theater Executive Director Emily Nelson describes the final bow for the Hammond stage’s 24th...

Trading card dealer Dan Beebe of Aurora is one of 200 vendors showing off cards and memorabilia for sale on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at the Premier Card Show at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Fans say trading cards are ‘boiling hot’ right now

By David Sharos

September 16, 2026 at 12:51 p.m.

Trading card show draws big crowd to Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles.

Valparaiso City Hall is pictured. (Philip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso council carries ordinances for Pratt Industries expansion

By Shelley Jones

September 16, 2026 at 1:41 p.m.

Plans by Pratt Industries to expand on land annexed by Valparaiso for a converting plant,...

Lowell's Harvest Tyme is one of 20 farms in North America that joined the corn maze campaign in a fundraising effort to benefit Dolly Parton's nonprofit organization, Imagination Library. (Photo provided by Jason Wisniewski)

Dolly Parton-themed corn maze in Lowell to raise funds for Imagination Library

By Anna Ortiz

September 16, 2026 at 10:58 a.m.

This Saturday, fans will get a chance to get lost in the late country icon’s...

The Venue at 21 S. Broadway in downtown Aurora is hosting all activities for the City of Lights Film Festival, which is set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18 and 19, 2026. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

City of Lights Film Festival begins Friday in downtown Aurora

By Aurora Beacon-News

September 16, 2026 at 10:03 a.m.

The event will run Friday and Saturday at The Venue at 21 S. Broadway.

Portage Township Schools Superintendent Amanda Alaniz, at Ayelseworth Elementary School Tuesday, May 5, 2026, told the school board Monday that students will not need to make up days missed from the Aug. 11 derecho. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

No make-up days for Portage students after Aug. 11 storm

By Doug Ross

September 16, 2026 at 9:35 a.m.

Portage Township students won’t be forced to make up days missed because of the Aug....

Mundelein defensive line coach Lucas Zepeda, left, and his brother, junior lineman Reyes Zepeda

Reyes Zepeda is 4th sibling to play sports at Mundelein. Starring for oldest brother is ‘a great inspiration.’

By Steve Reaven

September 16, 2026 at 8:16 a.m.

Mundelein junior Reyes Zepeda, a two-way starter, has six tackles for loss on a defensive...

Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw’s Top 25 for Week 5

By Mike McGraw

September 16, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.

Homewood-Flossmoor cracks the top 10 after beating Sandburg, while Bolingbrook, St. Ignatius and Wheaton North...

Benet’s Linden Stritch learns well from her mom, a former Mother McAuley star: ‘Everything is a credit to her’

By Matt Le Cren

September 16, 2026 at 7:10 a.m.

Sophomore outside hitter Linden Stritch leads Benet with 85 kills in her first varsity season.