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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

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

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

Owner Jessica Engledow cuts the ribbon at Swell House during a grand opening ceremony June 3 in Downtown La Grange. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange downtown welcomes Swell House home decor shop to business community

By Hank Beckman

June 8, 2026 at 4:54 p.m.

The Swell House, which offers 'vintage, antique and modern' home decor, had its grand opening...

Charlotte "Lottie" Houlihan performs with her band, Lottie and the Drama, at Robert's Westside in Forest Park on June 3, 2026. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

Oak Park teen’s ‘extreme drive’ fuels effort to be 3rd generation music star

By Cam'ron Hardy

June 12, 2026 at 3:37 p.m.

Lottie Houlihan, a student at Trinity High School in River Forest, took the stage to...

Plans for a 229,000-square-foot Amazon retail development are proceeding in Orland Park. A similar Amazon store has been proposed in Oak Brook as part of a development along Butterfield Road that would replace an office park that also fronts Interstate 88. (Amazon)

Ashley Furniture pulled from Amazon retail development in Oak Brook

By Chuck Fieldman

June 8, 2026 at 2:25 p.m.

Oak Brook officials said a new Amazon retail store development planned in Oak Brook will...

Lauren Hudoba, who sings with the Swing Set Big Band, will perform June 13 at Oak Park Arms Senior Living in Oak Park. (James C. Svehla)

Community news: Swing dance soiree set in Oak Park, jazz performance in La Grange, and more

By Melinda Moore

June 8, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

News from the community includes items from Oak Park, La Grange, Elmwood Park, Elmhurst, Lyons...

Center, Norridge Village President Dan Tannhauser talks with attendees at the Aging Care Connections (ACC) and Seniors Assistance Center (SAC) open house in Norridge on June 2, 2026 at the Estelle Sieb Senior Center. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

‘We can all learn together’ Norridge senior center celebrates its history and new partnership

By Karie Angell Luc

June 5, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

Harwood Heights, Norridge and Norwood Park Township officials and residents turned out for a Tuesday,...

Gabriel Angel, left, was recently recognized by District 181 Superintendent Hector Garcia and fellow district employees for his service upon his retirement after 29 years. (District 181)

Clarendon Hills head school custodian retiring after 29 years on the job

By Chuck Fieldman

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

Gabriel Angel has been a fixture at Prospect School in Clarendon Hills since starting work...

“Evanescent” by Atelier Sisu will be open to visitors of the Chicago Botanic Garden June 6 through Sept. 20. This is the first time Sydney-based Atelier Sisu will be featured in a U.S. botanical garden. Photo from June 2, 2026. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Nature meets wonder at Chicago Botanic Garden’s ‘Shimmering Summer’ exhibit

By Claire Murphy

June 3, 2026 at 3:01 p.m.

The Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe's newest exhibit is “Shimmering Summer," featuring giant iridescent bubble...

La Grange Park, ZIP code 60526, will celebrate ZIP Code Day on Friday, June 5, 2026, with a bevy of community events. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

ZIP code day celebrates 60526 on Friday in La Grange Park

By Hank Beckman

June 2, 2026 at 2:27 p.m.

A full day of activities is planned June 5 in La Grange Park as the...

Pleasantdale Elementary School in La Grange recently was named a National Gold Star School by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. (Pleasantdale Elementary School)

Schools in La Grange, Oak Park earn National Gold Star status
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By Chuck Fieldman

June 2, 2026 at 11:09 a.m.

Pleasantdale Elementary School in La Grange and St. Giles School in Oak Park were among...

The La Grange Pet Parade, a tradition in the village since 1947, allowed people and their pets to take center stage Saturday, May 30, in downtown La Grange. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange Pet Parade shines spotlight on people and their furry friends, just as it has since 1947

By Hank Beckman

June 1, 2026 at 5:41 p.m.

“Marching Through The Decades” was the theme for this year's La Grange Pet Parade, which...