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Costumes will be encouraged during Scary Skate on Oct. 24 at the Franklin Park Ice Arena. (Melinda Moore/Pioneer Press)

Community news: Costume contest, casket races and spooky farm highlight Halloween-themed events

By Melinda Moore

October 9, 2026 at 5:07 p.m.

News from the community includes items from Franklin Park, Forest Park, Countryside, La Grange, Lemont,...

Passengers board a Pace bus as a CTA Green Line train pulls in near the intersection of Harlem and South Boulevard in Oak Park, Friday, June 20, 2025. Students at Oak Park and River Forest High School who don't have a ride to school will have to continue to rely on public transportation after the School District 200 board renewed an expeption from a rule requiring them to provide school bus services. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Despite petition, Oak Park and River Forest High School renews school bus exemption

By Cam'ron Hardy

October 9, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

School buses are too expensive, board tells Oak Park and River Forest High students who...

Police seek info in I-290 shooting that closed westbound lanes Thursday night

By Cam'ron Hardy

October 9, 2026 at 12:59 p.m.

Illinois State Police closed lanes on I-290 Thursday night after responding to an alleged highway...

Cameras mounted to a light pole monitor traffic in downtown Clarendon Hills. The village is purchasing a new system to replace the current cameras, which officials said are outdated. (Clarendon Hills Police Department)

Clarendon Hills police plan to update downtown surveillance system

By Chuck Fieldman

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June 22, 2026 at 3:31 p.m.

The Clarendon Hills Village Board approved a new surveillance camera system to monitor public areas...

A poster promoting Candycopia's attempt to set the Guinness World Record for largest sour candy tasting next month hangs on a window of the store in Oak Park on June 19, 2026. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

Oak Park store looks to set Guinness World Record for largest sour candy tasting

By Cam'ron Hardy

June 20, 2026 at 5:03 a.m.

Next month, Candycopia will attempt a Guinness World Record for largest sour candy tasting in...

People watch the fireworks display during Oak Brook's annual Taste of Oak Brook Friday, July 3, 2015 in Oak Brook. This year's event is also planned for July 3. (Steve Johnston/Pioneer Press)

Taste of Oak Brook to open an hour earlier this year

By Chuck Fieldman

June 23, 2026 at 11:23 a.m.

Oak Brook’s biggest annual event, the Taste of Oak Brook, returns July 3, with an...

The annual Berwyn Pride Walk steps off at noon in the historic Depot District at Harlem and Windsor avenues and continues to East Avenue. (Berwyn Development Corporation)

Community news: Pride Walk set in Berwyn, students named National Merit Scholars

By Melinda Moore

June 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

News from the community includes items from Berwyn, Hinsdale, Western Springs, La Grange, Oak Brook,...

Cernan Earth and Space Center at Triton College has created its first original laser light and music show in over 30 years. The new show is based on the music of Chappell Roan. (Cernan Earth and Space Center)

Cernan’s first original laser show in 30 years offers celestial version of Chappell Roan songs

By Myrna Petlicki

June 19, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

Cernan Earth and Space Center's first original laser light and music show in over 30...

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, second from right, listens to speakers during a pride flag raising ceremony at Daley Plaza on June 1, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Cook County deficit projected at $550 million

By A.D. Quig

June 18, 2026 at 2:23 p.m.

Cook County’s budget gap is projected to rise to $550 million heading into next year,...

A pipe is replaced in 2016 during work at Lyons Township High School in La Grange. Village officials are ironing out details of a 17-year plan to replace all lead water service lines in the village. (Annemarie Mannion/Pioneer Press)

La Grange irons out details for lead water line replacement program

By Hank Beckman

June 16, 2026 at 2:26 p.m.

The La Grange Village Board unanimously approved a framework of policies to meet the village’s...

Army Air Force Reserve veteran Donald Ferrone, second from left, was grand marshall of the Memorial Day parade in River Forest. With him, from left, are River Forest-Oak Park Kiwanis Club President Bill Piper, Village Board President Catherine Adduci and Park District of River Forest Board of Commissioners President Lynn Libera. (Village of River Forest)

Community news: River Forest parade features WWII veteran, Dan Hampton’s band to play in Burr Ridge, more

By Melinda Moore

June 16, 2026 at 11:36 a.m.

News from the community includes items from River Forest, River Grove, Burr Ridge, Triton College,...

Acclaimed guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli and his trio will join the Elmhurst University Jazz Band on June 20 for the 30th anniversary June Jazz concert. (John Pizzarelli)

Elmhurst University’s June Jazz marks 30th year with John Pizzarelli performance

By Myrna Petlicki

June 16, 2026 at 11:13 a.m.

Elmhurst University's June Jazz concert will feature guitarist John Pizzarelli and his trio as the...

Burlington Park in downtown Hinsdale is pictured in 2015. Hinsdale is working with a consultant to develop a 10-year plan for its parks. (Pioneer Press file)

Hinsdale begins polling residents to create 10-year parks plan
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By Chuck Fieldman

June 16, 2026 at 10:47 a.m.

Hinsdale is working with a consultant to collect input from residents for its Parks Comprehensive...