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Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson stands in front of an Aligned Data Centers building in a business park in Elk Grove Village on July 9, 2026. The Aligned Data Centers are the newest Elk Grove Village data centers close to completion. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Elk Grove Village using data center windfall to give residents $200 gift cards

By Christopher Placek

October 15, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

Elk Grove Village announced plans to distribute $200 gift cards to all 14,000 residential households...

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has named its 2026 photo contest winners. Mike Nielsen’s photo of a doe and her fawn in Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook won Voters’ Choice. (Forest Preserve District of DuPage County)

Community news: Deer, ducks, sunset and stream take top honors in Forest Preserve photo contest

By Melinda Moore

October 15, 2026 at 5:04 p.m.

News from the community includes items from Forest Preserve District of Will County, Western Springs,...

Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.
- Original Credit: Porter County

Porter County taskforce coming together on local income tax approach

By Shelley Jones

October 15, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

The Porter County Municipal Unit Strategic Taskforce is coalescing around an approach to local income...

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

Applications open as two Lake judges set to retire

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 17, 2026 at 1:24 p.m.

Judges Natalie Bokota and Sheila Moss will retire effective Dec. 31, Indiana Supreme Court Justice...

Visitors on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, check out a new art exhibition at the Schingoethe Center Museum at Aurora University. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

New exhibition of Illinois art at Aurora museum focuses on struggle, empathy

By David Sharos

September 11, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

A new exhibit opened Tuesday at the Schingoethe Center Museum at Aurora University that features...

Lake Ridge fire department, protection district clash over budgets

By Maya Wilkins

September 11, 2026 at 1:56 p.m.

During county budget season, the Lake Ridge Volunteer Fire Department wants more money from the...

Porter County Attorney Scott McClure gives his opinion to the Porter County Council on the legality of borrowing from the Cumulative Bridge Fund to cover storm recovery costs during a meeting Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. (Shelley Jones/for the Post-Tribune)

Officials: Porter County storm cleanup could cost almost $11 million

By Shelley Jones

September 11, 2026 at 1:36 p.m.

Storm cleanup in Porter County could cost between $7 million and $10.75 million, though the...

The Rev. Robin Hood speaks with members of Coalition to Save Safety Net Hospitals on Sept. 11, 2026, at Daley Plaza. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Judge plans to appoint receiver to take control of West Suburban and Weiss hospitals

By Lisa Schencker

September 11, 2026 at 5:10 p.m.

A Cook County judge plans to place West Suburban and Weiss Memorial hospitals in the...

Worship news: Meals, walking prayer, movie night and more

By Post-Tribune

September 11, 2026 at 1:13 p.m.

Worship news from around the region.

The St. Charles Public Library at 1 S. Sixth Ave. in St. Charles will host the third annual Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the library. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Career Fair in St. Charles to feature more than 20 local employers

By Aurora Beacon-News

September 11, 2026 at 12:55 p.m.

The St. Charles Public Library, in partnership with workNet Batavia, will host the third annual...

Food writer and author Laura Kurella, left, joins broadcast personality Tony Panek, cradling “rozky fruit-filled pastries,” as guests on columnist Philip Potempa’s Aug. 20, 2026, OfNotoriety radio broadcast in the WJOB studios in Hammond, Indiana. (Philip Potempa/for the Post-Tribune)

From the Farm: Whiting native Laura Kurella a finalist for World Food Championship

By Philip Potempa

September 11, 2026 at 12:26 p.m.

Food personality and local notable Laura Kurella is now adding “Golden Ticket” to her list...

Geneva's Emma Peterson (15) delivers a kill against West Aurora in the second game of a nonconference match in Geneva on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (Dominic Di Palermo / The Beacon-News)

Geneva’s Emma Peterson follows guidance from coach Lauren Kosecki, a former player at NIU and Michigan State

By Paul Johnson

September 11, 2026 at 11:43 a.m.

Dayton-bound junior outside hitter Emma Peterson puts away 16 kills for Geneva in a 25-9,...

Lemont's Jayna Huff (19) goes up for a kill against Shepard during a South Suburban Conference crossover match in Palos Heights on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)

Lemont’s Jayna Huff, who develops into ‘the engine of the team,’ gets into high gear by building up strength

By Jeff Vorva

September 11, 2026 at 11:45 a.m.

Jayna Huff shows off strength with four kills and five blocks, helping lead Lemont to...