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Michael Drennan waves the American flag during a No Kings rally along North McCormick Boulevard on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Skokie. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

At latest No Kings rallies, smaller crowds and a ‘vote early’ rallying cry

By Shun Graves

October 17, 2026 at 6:28 p.m.

It was a muted Saturday for the No Kings movement, which previously drew larger crowds...

Curt Handsman, co-president of the La Grange Area League of Women Voters, speaks about election security Oct. 13, 2026, during a forum at the La Grange Park Public Library. (Hank Beckman/for Pioneer Press)

Election security updates shared at La Grange Area League of Women Voters forum

By Hank Beckman

October 17, 2026 at 5:30 a.m.

About 40 residents came out to the La Grange Park Public Library to hear updates...

Hinsdale Township High School District 86 administrative center. (Pioneer Press)

Hinsdale High School District 86 seeks members for planning group

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October 16, 2026 at 12:35 p.m.

Hinsdale High School District 86 is inviting community members to serve on its Strategic Planning...

Republican 6th Congressional District candidates Niki Conforti, from left, Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau and Scott Kaspar participate in the candidate forum Tuesday in Countryside.

Seven 6th Congressional District candidates talk federal spending, abortion politics at forum

By Ted Slowik

May 4, 2022 at 4:08 p.m.

Candidates hoping to represent the newly redrawn 6th District in Congress next year agreed Wednesday...

La Grange Public Library gets state grant to expand activities available to patrons

By Hank Beckman

May 3, 2022 at 4:03 p.m.

Thanks to a $25,000 grant from the State of Illinois, the La Grange Public Library...

Brookfield Zoo plans 2022 events from Ice Age Giants to Holiday Magic

By Annie Alleman

May 3, 2022 at 3:37 p.m.

This spring and summer, woolly mammoths and saber-tooth cats will greet visitors at the Brookfield...

Western Springs police charge two youths in physical altercation at Lyons Township HS

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May 3, 2022 at 4:21 p.m.

Western Springs police have charged a 16-year-old La Grange female and a 14-year-old Countryside male...

Officers and members of the Western Springs Music Club gathered recently in LaGrange Park to discuss the club's upcoming 101st anniversary celebration, including from left to right, past President Bonnie Shaner, current President Barbara Miner, publicity chair Deon Schoenheider, members Judyann Hurt and Dorothy Lund and program chair Kathryn Price.

Western Springs Music Club to celebrate 101st anniversary

By Graydon Megan

May 2, 2022 at 6:01 p.m.

The Western Springs Music Club, founded in 1921 to promote classical music, will mark its...

The greenhouse where Bob Zeni grows heirloom tomatoes has more than 4,000 heirloom tomato plants in the North Lawndale neighborhood.

Chicago’s Tomato Man on mission to help others rethink the plant by offering more than 100 varieties of heirloom tomatoes

By Tatyana Turner

May 3, 2022 at 11:32 a.m.

To Bob Zeni, a perfectly round and perfectly red store-bought tomato is something to look...

History of beer is the theme of bookstore discussion, musical performance

By Myrna Petlicki

May 2, 2022 at 1:37 p.m.

Beer lovers and history buffs will hear tales of Chicago's beer history when June Skinner...

Mother’s Day Concert features mother, daughter performing Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli concert

By Myrna Petlicki

May 2, 2022 at 1:50 p.m.

Mother and daughter vocalists and musical theater performers Nancy Hays and Mary Heffernan will share...

Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the former Illinois Department of Public Health director who guided the state through COVID-19, spoke April 25, 2022 at Dominican University in River Forest during its Black Achievements Ceremony. Glena Temple, Dominican president, is at left.

Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who guided Illinois through COVID-19, speaks at Dominican University in River Forest

By Gavin Good

May 1, 2022 at 12:52 p.m.

Former Illinois Department of Public Health director Dr. Ngozi Ezike took the podium at Dominican...

La Grange Area Historical Society President Katherine Padgett addresses the La Grange Village Board

La Grange Village Board commemorates 50th anniversary of La Grange Area Historical Society

By Hank Beckman

April 27, 2022 at 3:41 p.m.

The La Grange Village Board marked the 50th anniversary of the La Grange Area Historical...