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Lincoln-Way East's Jayden Cawthon (2) is tackled after a catch by Lockport's Joshua Kies (7) during a SouthWest Suburban Conference game in Lockport on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. (Sean King / Daily Southtown)

High school football schedule and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

By Josh Krockey

October 12, 2026 at 10:10 p.m.

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and...

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.

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...

The corner of Homestead Road and Monroe Avenue in east La Grange Park has experienced severe flooding in recent years, but a planned project to help mitigate the problem may be delayed after contractor bids came in higher than anticipated. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange Park sewer separation project bids come in over $1 million more than expected

By Hank Beckman

September 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

La Grange Park officials rejected all bids that came in from contractors for the planned...

Police: Crown Point man in custody after shooting wife Sunday

By Post-Tribune

September 14, 2026 at 3:50 p.m.

A Crown Point woman is in stable condition after her husband shot her Sunday night, police...

Left, the bell ceremony is taking place. On right is Highland Park Fire Chief Joseph Schrage at the Sept. 11, 2001 25th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2026 at the Ravinia Festival Bennett Gordon Hall in Highland Park. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Sept. 11 remembrance in Highland Park speaker: united nation in 2001, need to draw on spirit to reunite 25 years later

By Karie Angell Luc

September 14, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

The City of Highland Park welcomed the public to its Sept. 11, 2001, 25th Anniversary...

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

Ryan Moore selected to replace Peter Anderson on Valparaiso council

By Shelley Jones

September 16, 2026 at 1:48 p.m.

A caucus of Republican precinct committee members selected Ryan Moore to finish the Valparaiso City...

Presidential historian Jon Meacham autographs his latest book, “American Struggle,” for Lionel Cohen of Gary following Meacham’s speech Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at Purdue University Northwest’s Westville campus as part of the PNW Sinai Forum lecture series. (Doug Ross/for the Post-Tribune)

Viewing opponents as enemies is harmful to democracy: presidential historian

By Doug Ross

September 14, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

Democracy is in crisis in the U.S., presidential historian Jon Meacham said, but history has...

Longtime La Grange resident and business owner Steve Palmer, speaks at a public forum Sept. 2 at La Grange Village Hall. Afterwards, Palmer was nominated for an open seat on the La Grange Village Board. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange appoints former pub owner Steve Palmer to Village Board post

By Hank Beckman

September 15, 2026 at 12:18 a.m.

Steve Palmer, former owner of Palmer Place, was nominated to replace departing Trustee Glenn Thompson...

The Brauer Museum of Art on the Valparaiso University campus in Valparaiso, Indiana Friday February 10, 2023. (Andy Lavalley for the Post-Tribune)

Community news: Museum reopens, first responders day and more

By Post-Tribune

September 14, 2026 at 1:55 p.m.

Community news from around the region.

Providence coach Tyler Plantz looks on against Wheaton St. Francis during the Class 5A state championship game at Illinois State's Hancock Stadium in Normal on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)

Tyler Plantz, who says ‘I would not resign,’ speaks out on being fired as Providence’s head football coach

By Steve Millar

September 14, 2026 at 1:38 p.m.

Tyler Plantz, who was fired Sunday as Providence's head football coach, shares his side of...

Andrea Egle, manager of the Center for Student Assistance at Waubonsee Community College, stands inside the newly-opened food pantry on the college's Sugar Grove campus. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

New food pantry at Waubonsee Community College aims to make sure all students have enough to eat

By David Sharos

September 14, 2026 at 12:59 p.m.

A new food pantry has been launched on Waubonsee Community College's Sugar Grove campus designed...