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After starting for Wauconda as a freshman, Aiden Werner grows into his talent to become a ‘special player’

By Bobby Narang

October 16, 2026 at 7:28 a.m.

Wauconda junior midfielder Aiden Werner has scored a team-best 23 goals and also has seven...

Lake Central goalkeeper Connor Billmeyer directs teammates during a Class 3A regional semifinal at Chesterton on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. (Mandy Coppinger / Post-Tribune)

Is Lake Central’s Connor Billmeyer the best goalie in Indiana? ‘Not a doubt.’ He makes case vs. Chesterton.

By Michael Osipoff

October 16, 2026 at 6:52 a.m.

Junior goalkeeper Connor Billmeyer makes three saves in penalty kicks as Lake Central wins a...

Elgin Community College is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, Oct. 20.(Elgin Community College)

Elgin News Digest: Job Fair, Diaper Drive, College Night, Manufacturing Center Donation

By Mike Danahey

October 16, 2026 at 6:44 a.m.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

“Bad Blood” by artist Rodney Ewing, silkscreen, ink, and colored pencil on paper, is part of the exhibit “A Revolution of Values” at the Elmhurst Art Museum. (Elmhurst Art Museum)

Elmhurst Art Museum hands reins over to veterans for Revolution of Values exhibit

By Myrna Petlicki

September 5, 2026 at 5:10 a.m.

A Revolution of Values, a group exhibition at the Elmhurst Art Museum, is part of...

Sue Mladenik holds a photo of her husband, Jeffrey Mladenik, in her home in Sugar Grove on Aug. 20, 2026. Jeffrey was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 11, and was killed when his plane was hijacked by terrorists and struck the World Trade Center's north yower on Sept. 11, 2001. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Local victims and heroes of 9/11 remembered 25 years later: ‘The best part of me was gone … forever’

By Angie Leventis Lourgos

September 5, 2026 at 7:19 a.m.

One local widow wants the world to honor the 2,977 killed, including her husband, a...

Mac Murray lifts unbeaten Wheaton North to win over Lake Park, but not without offensive line lifting him

By Dave Oberhelman

September 5, 2026 at 12:31 a.m.

Mac Murray rushes for 210 yards and three touchdowns on 34 carries to lead unbeaten...

Lincoln-Way East's Jayden Cawthon (2) lowers his shoulders on a pair of tacklers against Homewood-Flossmoor during a SouthWest Suburban Conference game in Flossmoor on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / Southtown)

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

By Josh Krockey

September 5, 2026 at 12:26 a.m.

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

Jaden Saddler answers challenge with impactful 2nd half as Crown Point outlasts Merrillville: ‘He responded’

By Michael Osipoff

September 5, 2026 at 12:33 a.m.

Crown Point's Jaden Saddler recovers a muffed punt in the third quarter and then makes...

Lincoln-Way West's Davey Koszulinski (14) drops back to pass against Andrew during a SouthWest Suburban Conference game in new Lenox on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)

Davey Koszulinski, a sophomore who switched from receiver, stars again at QB as Lincoln-Way West downs Andrew

By Jeff Vorva

September 5, 2026 at 12:10 a.m.

Davey Koszulinski completes 6 of 8 passes for 159 yards and two TDs as Lincoln-Way...

Providence’s Isaac Patton (5) returns an interception 96 yards for a TD against Joliet Catholic during a Catholic League crossover in New Lenox on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (James C. Svehla / Daily Southtown)

Isaac Patton’s 96-yard pick six in closing seconds of 1st half sparks Providence to shutout of Joliet Catholic

By Steve Millar

September 4, 2026 at 11:31 p.m.

Isaac Patton's 96-yard pick six in the final seconds of the first half sparks Providence...

Columnist Philip Potempa, far right front, is shown at age 7 with his older siblings Pam, left, age 10, and David, age 15, on the first day of the new school year in August 1977 as posed by their mother for a keepsake photo with the “farm liberty bell.” (Potempa Family Collection/provided)

From the Farm: Family farm hails forever salute to America’s birthday and neighbors

By Philip Potempa

September 4, 2026 at 5:56 p.m.

Today’s column gives a nod to our mom’s tradition of snapping an annual “Back to...

Munster resident Ryan Dean speaks during Munster Plan Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The commission was considering a variance for a project at the former Lansing Country Club that would permit data centers. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Firm withdraws plan that could have brought data center to Munster

By Michelle L. Quinn

September 4, 2026 at 5:33 p.m.

The developer who considered bringing a data center to Munster formally withdrew its Plan Commission...

The Park Ridge Park District has a number of St. Patrick's Day events planned for 2025, including "The Leprechaun Hunt" March 12 and March 13 in Park Ridge.

Community news: Oakton College recognizes Maine Township supervisor

By Pioneer Press

September 4, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

Community news items