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Mike Bertrand is the new executive director of Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora. (Hesed House)

Column: ‘Big job … big need’ says new leader of Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora

By Denise Crosby

October 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Mike Bertrand is the newly-named executive director of Hesed House.

Senior Jackson Young, 18, fills out his ballot during an early voting event, Oct. 15, 2026, at Oak Park and River Forest High School. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

‘Teen Takeover for Democracy’ draws election officials to Oak Park and River Forest High School

By Cam'ron Hardy

October 16, 2026 at 5:02 a.m.

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon visited Oak Park and River Forest High School to encourage...

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...

After 16 years leading Family Counseling Service in Aurora, Executive Director Eric Ward, left, is turning the reins of this nonprofit that provides mental health resources over to his longtime colleague Jason Andrade. (Denise Crosby/The Beacon-News)

Column: Mental health leader passing the torch after successful 16-year run at Family Counseling in Aurora

By Denise Crosby

September 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

At the end of this month, Eric Ward is turning the leadership of Family Counseling...

Carnival attractions and food are always popular options at the Yorkville Hometown Days Festival, which runs through Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at Beecher Community Park in Yorkville. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Hometown Days Festival a Labor Day weekend tradition in Yorkville

By David Sharos

September 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The city of Yorkville is once again celebrating the Labor Day weekend with its 33rd...

Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church in Aurora to celebrate 40th anniversary of church building

By Aurora Beacon-News

September 6, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

On Sunday, Sept. 13, the Rev. Thomas Babler, who led the first service at Bethany...

Lighthouse Pier at Washington Park Beach Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Michigan City, Indiana. A Michigan City police officer resigned after misusing Flock camera data. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Michigan City officer resigns after misuse of Flock camera data

By Amy Lavalley

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

Just days after Michigan City police went before the city council to discuss adding Flock...

Julie Wendorf, director of the Crown Point Community Library, is shown at the library on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. Local libraries are sounding the alarm that the E-Rate program may face cuts or effectively end funding under a recent federal proposal. (John Smierciak / Post-Tribune)

Local libraries: Free internet could be hampered by proposed federal cuts

By Meredith Colias-Pete

September 5, 2026 at 4:49 p.m.

When Northwest Indiana residents faced extensive power outages last month after a tornado and derecho,...

People watch as dancers from Ballet Folklórico Nacional de Chicago perform in the 25th annual Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade on West 18th Street, Sept. 5, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Photos: 25th annual Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade

By John J. Kim

September 5, 2026 at 7:58 p.m.

The 25th annual Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade took place on West 18th Street on...

Lincoln-Way East's Ryan Manzke (52) lines up on defense at linebacker against Homewood-Flossmoor during a SouthWest Suburban Conference game in Flossmoor on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)

Week 3 recap: How Chicagoland high school football teams fared

By baiduhai

September 5, 2026 at 4:10 p.m.

Here's how Chicagoland high school football teams fared in Week 3 of play.

A sign posted to the front door of Munster's Parlor Doughnuts location let customers know it was closed Saturday due to a partial power outage. (Christin Nance Lazerus/Post-Tribune)

Intermittent NIPSCO outages plaguing communities still recovering from Aug. 11 storm

By Post-Tribune

September 6, 2026 at 9:47 a.m.

Some of the communities hardest hit by the Aug. 11 derecho — including Gary, Portage...

A state champion in baseball, Libertyville’s Kaden Butt makes winning plays on football field against Warren

By Steve Reaven

September 5, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Kaden Butt, who pitched for Class 4A state champion Libertyville in the spring, is an...

NWI schools weigh options, negotiate with state over makeup days after August storm

By Doug Ross

September 5, 2026 at 11:48 a.m.

Area schools are negotiating with the Indiana Department of Education over how to address instructional...