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Budding artist Nathan Adeosun of Hoffman Estates, 12, and a seventh grader at River Valley Christian School in Elgin, talks about his sculpture, "Pursuit of Happiness," at a ribbon-cutting for the piece along South Riverside Drive in downtown Elgin Saturday, Oct. 10. Adeosun's work is one of Elgin's contributions to America 250, the United States' celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. (Mike Danahey, for The Courier-News)

Elgin unveils Pursuit of Happiness sculpture, contest winner’s vision of future of America

By Mike Danahey

October 12, 2026 at 6:16 p.m.

On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Elgin unveiled a sculpture standing downtown along South Riverside Drive...

The world premiere of “The Years Between Us,” a play by Liana Sonenclar, will be staged at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, and Friday, Oct. 16, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at The Lodge Performing Arts Center, 18 Villa Court, Elgin.

Elgin News Digest: ‘The Years Between Us’ premiere, churches craft show, bobcats presentation, Matt Bishop memorial fundraiser

By Mike Danahey

October 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Hinsdale Middle School is pictured in 2015. (Brett Johnson/Pioneer Press)

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills ranked among best k-12 schools in state

By Pioneer Press

October 12, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 has been recognized as one of the state's premier public...

ICE arrested two during Carol Stream traffic stop, authorities say

By Caroline Kubzansky

September 14, 2026 at 6:21 p.m.

Federal immigration agents on Thursday arrested two people on the heels of a routine traffic...

Executive Producer and Host D.B. Frick (left) with Producer and “Entertainment Weekly” writer Andy Hoglund, and “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Patrick Weathers (1980-81) at the New York premiere of “Saving Ferris Butler.” (Enrique Guzman and Aikel Franks)

Documentary on whether Ferris Butler was inspiration for Ferris Bueller coming to Pickwick Theatre

By Myrna Petlicki

September 14, 2026 at 7:06 p.m.

It’s the 40th anniversary of John Hughes’ cult classic, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” That makes...

A year after being approved and delayed the Reserves of Lake Zurich and the 36-unit residential development site is under construction at 670 South Old Rand Road in Lake Zurich, Sept. 10, 2026. (John Starks/Daily Herald)

Idled since April, the Reserves of Lake Zurich residential development project to reboot

By Mick Zawislak

September 14, 2026 at 5:10 p.m.

With a stop-work order issued in April lifted and other issues resolved, a long-planned residential...

An Evanston police car, pictured Sept. 13, 2026. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Charges brought against man involved in Relax Spa armed robbery in Evanston

By Claire Murphy

September 14, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

Police allege the incident occurred on July 18, when three suspects entered the spa, one...

From left, Jennifer Stallings, Aurora city clerk; Jason Guisinger, legal counsel to the Aurora electoral board; Ald. Juany Garza, 2nd Ward; and Ald. Mike Saville, 6th Ward listen to arguments concerning a recall referendum effort during a Sept. 1 meeting of the electoral board. The board on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, met to make a final decision on whether the proposed recall referendum questions will be on the fall ballot. (Addison Wright/The Beacon-News)

Recall referendum question to be on November ballot in Aurora

By Addison Wright

September 18, 2026 at 2:01 p.m.

Aurora voters are set to be asked in the upcoming fall election if the city...

The BG Singers will celebrate its 31st annual choral concert with “Timeless” concerts Oct. 2-4 at Scott Jacobsen Community Arts Center in Buffalo Grove. (BG Singers)

BG Singers set to mark 31st anniversary of group with concerts of familiar favorites

By Myrna Petlicki

September 14, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Beautiful music and generous giving are the hallmarks of the BG Singers, known as the...

People gather for the 25th and final LemonAid event in River Forest that supports local charities on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

LemonAid serves its last cup for charity in River Forest 25 years after being born in response to 9/11

By Cam'ron Hardy

September 14, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

River Forest's LemonAid was born 25 years ago to counter 9/11 despair and raised over...

The Brudi Brothers perform at Evanston Folk Festival's Main Stage, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Dawes Park. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Evanston Folk Fest crowds grow in Year 3; artists cite joy of live music in digital listening era

By Claire Murphy

September 14, 2026 at 4:37 p.m.

The Evanston Folk Fest welcomed over 12,000 to the lakefront Sept. 12-13, with headliners Indigo...

Court briefs: Off-duty Gary firefighter accused in crash with state trooper

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 14, 2026 at 4:18 p.m.

A dark SUV hit a trooper parked vehicle just after midnight on Monday, which was...

The 13th annual Rock the Block on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 in downtown Lake Zurich. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

‘People are nice here’ Rock the Block in Lake Zurich attracts an estimated 8,000 people

By Karie Angell Luc

September 14, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

Clear sunset skies with Saturday evening temperatures in the 80 degree range launched the 13th...