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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...

East Chicago man on trial for allegedly killing teen who snuck in apartment

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 8, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

An East Chicago man is on trial this week, charged with allegedly shooting a teen...

The Lake County Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing rate increases from the Northern Indiana Public Service Company Tuesday. (Post-Tribune file)

Lake County Council passes resolution against NIPSCO rate increases

By Maya Wilkins

September 8, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

The Lake County Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing NIPSCO rate increases that are part...

Batavia Public Library will stay open amid 12-month renovation project starting this fall

By Molly Morrow

September 8, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

The library says it will stay open throughout the construction, though some areas and services...

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

Lake County Council unanimously passes economic development agreement

By Maya Wilkins

September 8, 2026 at 3:18 p.m.

The agreement affecting Eagle Creek Township near Lowell passed the Lake County Council in a...

Larry Brechner (Lauren Brechner/provided)

‘Everybody knew him’: Northwest Indiana arts icon Larry Brechner dies

By Doug Ross

September 8, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

Longtime Northwest Indiana arts icon Larry Brechner, 71, died Thursday morning at his home, which...

Amazon packages are strewn across the eastbound Interstate 80/94 Burr Street exit in Gary early the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, after a semi crash. (WAFFCO Towing/provided)

Police: Trucker ejected, injured after crash on eastbound I-80/94 exit ramp

By Post-Tribune

September 8, 2026 at 2:37 p.m.

A truck driver suffered injuries Tuesday after police said he was ejected when he sideswiped...

A crowd outside the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles watches the parade honoring the venue's 100th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Arcada Theatre in St. Charles celebrates its 100th anniversary with Chubby Checker, Priscilla Presley and more

By David Sharos

September 9, 2026 at 12:08 p.m.

Owners of the iconic Arcada Theatre threw a 100th anniversary party for the venue on...

Andre L. Riley, of the 900 block of Hinman Avenue, Evanston, was charged with multiple felonies after police conducted an investigation following reports Riley was allegedly selling crack cocaine in the 900 block of Maple Avenue. (Evanston Police Department)

Evanston man charged after police seize narcotics following investigation

By Claire Murphy

September 8, 2026 at 12:01 p.m.

Police conducted an investigation of Riley in August, following reports he was allegedly selling cocaine...

The Parade of Nations at Aurora's Fiestas Patrias event in 2024. This year's Fiestas Patrias celebration is set for Sept. 12 and 13 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. (City of Aurora)

Fiestas Patrias celebration set for this weekend at RiverEdge Park in Aurora

By Addison Wright

September 8, 2026 at 5:09 p.m.

The event celebrates Mexican Independence Day and will feature mariachi music, local food vendors and...

The clubhouse is a hub of activity during the 1st round of the 88th PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club on Aug. 17, 2006. (Phil Velasquez/baiduhai)

Massive economic impact — around $175M — could come to area from Presidents Cup later this month

By Eric Peterson

September 8, 2026 at 11:31 a.m.

The PGA Tour’s Presidents Cup tournament coming to Medinah Country Club this month could have...