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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...

A circle of second graders throw an unbroken string of yarn back and forth to one another as they start the day in 2015 as the Western Springs Circle of Friendship hosted the Off The Street Club for a fun-filled day in Western Springs. The event's 30th anniversary party is Saturday at Lyons Township South Campus. (Jon Langham/Pioneer Press)

Western Springs Circle of Friendship Party brings kids from city, suburbs together to have fun

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By Hank Beckman

February 16, 2026 at 2:54 p.m.

An effort to promote friendship between kids who may not otherwise meet will culminate at...

River Forest leaders are seeking feedback on a proposed apartment building with retail space on the first floor in the 7600 block of Madison Street. (Igor Studenkov/Pioneer Press)

River Forest seeks community feedback on Madison Street building plan

By Igor Studenkov

February 16, 2026 at 1:48 p.m.

River Forest is moving ahead with plans to redevelop village-owned lots at the northeast corner...

SEASPAR hosted its annual Believe & Achieve recognition banquet at Carlisle Banquets in Lombard. Staff, volunteers, supporters and participants, who are individuals with disabilities, came together for the event. (SEASPAR)

Community news: SEASPAR lauds volunteers, staff, participants and donors, and more

By Melinda Moore

February 13, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

News from community includes items from La Grange Park, Cook County, Hinsdale, Leyden Township, Franklin...

A rendering provided by the Hinsdale Public Library shows a new Storytime area envisioned in a $4 million renovation project that will be underway for the rest of the year. The library will remain open during the project. (Hinsdale Public Library)

Hinsdale library begins $4 million project to add ‘more usable space’

By Chuck Fieldman

February 13, 2026 at 5:02 a.m.

A significant improvement project at the Hinsdale Public Library is scheduled to continue throughout the...

Educators at Hinsdale Middle School were among those from District 181 who earned Those Who Excel awards from the Illinois State Board of Education. (Pioneer Press)

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 educators earn state Those Who Excel awards

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February 13, 2026 at 10:55 a.m.

Thirteen educators from Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 have been recognized with the 2026 Those...

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)

Oak Brook eyes proposal to replace office buildings with Amazon, Ashley Furniture stores

By Chuck Fieldman

February 12, 2026 at 11:29 a.m.

A proposed Amazon retail store and Ashley Furniture store would mean demolition for office buildings...

People hold a variety of signs at the intersection of Cossitt Avenue and La Grange Road Saturday, Oct. 18, during a No Kings rally in La Grange. The La Grange Village Board unanimously approved a Welcoming Ordinance Feb. 9, limiting federal agents' access to village property. (Steve Metsch/Pioneer Press)

La Grange Village Board unanimously approves welcoming ordinance

By Hank Beckman

February 10, 2026 at 4:40 p.m.

La Grange's Welcoming Community ordinance prohibits federal agents from using village property in conducting immigration...

The Hemingway Birthplace Museum in Oak Park, home of the Hemingway Foundation, which is offering a series of writing contests this spring. (Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park)

Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park contests open to aspiring writers

By Myrna Petlicki

February 10, 2026 at 5:04 a.m.

Recognition, publication and financial awards are among prizes in competitions offered by the Ernest Hemingway...

Parking spaces at Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook are filled with vehicles during holiday shopping season in 2015. (Chuck Fieldman/Pioneer Press)

Oakbrook Center adds paid parking option for close-in spots

By Chuck Fieldman

February 9, 2026 at 4:27 p.m.

People who want closeup parking at Oakbrook Center shopping mall in Oak Brook can now...

People view information boards at a Feb. 5 open house about plans for downtown improvements in Clarendon Hills. (Village of Clarendon Hills)

Clarendon Hills Downtown Improvement Plan open house deemed ‘constructive’

By Chuck Fieldman

February 9, 2026 at 4:04 p.m.

More than 100 people turned out last week for a community open house to introduce...