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The Willow Trio is performing at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin on Oct. 18.

Elgin News Digest: Willow Trio performing; Lords Park Zoo fundraiser, municipal election petitions, Carpentersville offices temporary move

By Mike Danahey

October 14, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

A student interacts with the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System at Oak Park and River Forest High School on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

Oak Park and River Forest High School students get hands-on experience with robot surgical device

By Cam'ron Hardy

October 14, 2026 at 5:04 a.m.

Oak Park and River Forest High School students had a unique opportunity to interact with...

Mother McAuley's Ava Calle (3) gets ready to serve against St. Laurence during a GCAC Red match in Burbank on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)

Too short? Mother McAuley’s Ava Calle, a Youngstown State commit, answers critics with win over St. Laurence

By Jeff Vorva

October 14, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Ava Calle continues to come up big on defense, chalking up eight digs in Mother...

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 is set to meet on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, to make a final decision on whether the proposed recall referendum questions will be on the fall ballot. (Addison Wright/The Beacon-News)

Final decision expected Monday on whether recall referendum questions will be on fall ballot in Aurora

By Addison Wright

September 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Aurora electoral board said it plans to reach a final decision Monday on whether...

Curtis Evans prepares to affix a bright pink poster underneath a Flock camera near McCormick Boulevard in Skokie on Sept. 3, 2026. Since mid-July, Evans has been posting the signs to alert the public about the controversial license plate reader cameras. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Police say Flock is invaluable. But as misuse mounts, many wonder how to rein in the surveillance system.

By Rebecca Johnson

September 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

As allegations of Flock misuse mount, police departments and lawmakers are grappling with what must...

Jacob York of West Chicago, the Turning Point USA chapter president at Olivet Nazarene University, is the first among a series of people to speak during a Charlie Kirk Vigil and Remembrance at Lakewood Chapel in Arlington Heights on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

Charlie Kirk supporters host vigil in hometown year after his killing

By Mick Zawislak

September 12, 2026 at 7:04 p.m.

Dozens gathered at the Lakewood Chapel in Arlington Heights to remember Charlie Kirk in his...

Police: Axe-wielding driver arrested after attacking two semis

By Post-Tribune

September 12, 2026 at 3:59 p.m.

A New Jersey man is in custody after police said he attacked two semis with...

An updated map of the Marquette Greenway shows the trail, which stretches from Calumet Park, Illinois, to New Buffalo, Michigan, is coming closer to fruition. (Mitch Barloga/provided)

Marquette Greenway about 65% complete but toughest sections remain

By Doug Ross

September 12, 2026 at 3:36 p.m.

The Marquette Greenway is getting closer to completion, but the sections that remain are the...

Chesterton firefighter Marc Mihalik rests in full gear after finishing the 5K Popcorn Panic race during the 47th annual Popcorn Festival along Lincolnway in Valparaiso, Indiana, Saturday, September, 12, 2026. Milhalik, with nearly 20 years on the force, ran to honor the memory of those killed during the September 11, 2001, attacks. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

47th annual Popcorn Festival draws firefighter, fairies and floats

By Doug Ross

September 12, 2026 at 5:29 p.m.

The 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks inspired Chesterton firefighter Marc Mihalik...

The Valparaiso Police Department. (Philip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

Valparaiso board approves expanded policy on license plate readers

By Shelley Jones

September 12, 2026 at 2:35 p.m.

The Valparaiso Board of Works and Safety approved an amendment to the police department’s automatic...

Chesterton Town Hall. (Jim Woods/for the Post-Tribune)

Chesterton plan commission gets first look at new comprehensive plan

By Jim Woods

September 12, 2026 at 11:22 a.m.

Chesterton residents would support some growth but are protective of preserving their community's small-town charm.

Jacobs' Aiden Brunner (3) celebrates his TD against Burlington Central in the fourth quarter of a Fox Valley Conference game in Burlington on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. (H. Rick Bamman / The Beacon-News)

Week 4 recap: How Chicagoland high school football teams fared

By baiduhai

September 12, 2026 at 10:23 a.m.

Here's how Chicagoland high school football teams fared in Week 4 of play.

Lake County Government Center. (Joe Puchek/Post-Tribune)

NIPSCO holding up Lake County government solar project, official says

By Maya Wilkins

September 12, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

A multi-million dollar solar project at the Lake County government center is ready for construction...