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Hinsdale Middle School is pictured in 2015. (Brett Johnson/Pioneer Press)

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills ranked among best k-12 schools in state

By Pioneer Press

October 12, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 has been recognized as one of the state's premier public...

Tower Green in Western Springs will be the backdrop for a Get out the Vote Rally organized by Indivisible West Suburban Chicago from 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 17. (Steve Metsch/Daily Southtown)

Grassroots group holding ‘get out the vote rally’ in Western Springs

By Steve Metsch

October 12, 2026 at 4:57 p.m.

Indivisible West Suburban Chicago will encourage early voting at a rally from 1 to 2...

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,...

La Grange Park Finance Committee Chair Bob Lautner discusses the final review of plans to put a referendum question on the March 17 ballot asking voters to approve $10 million in roadway improvement bonds during a meeting in La Grange Park. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange Park set to put $10 million bond referendum on ballot

By Hank Beckman

September 18, 2025 at 7:47 p.m.

La Grange Park officials plan to ask for a referendum to issue bonds for a...

Trinity High School President Tina Taylor-Ritzler discusses her first 100 days on the job during a reception for her Sept. 11 at the school in River Forest. (Jesse Wright/Pioneer Press)

Trinity High School officially welcomes new president Tina Taylor-Ritzler

By Jesse Wright

September 16, 2025 at 4:50 p.m.

Tina Taylor-Ritzler got her official invocation and Mass as the head of Trinity High School...

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly discusses her candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin during a forum Sept. 13 at the Oak Park Public Library. (Bob Skolnik/Pioneer Press)

Senate candidates Robin Kelly, Juliana Stratton make their pitches at Oak Park forum

By Bob Skolnik

September 16, 2025 at 11:54 a.m.

Candidates Robin Kelly and Julianne Stratton, running to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, spoke at...

Clarendon Hills village manager Zach Creer was promoted to the position in 2023. (Village of Clarendon Hills)

Clarendon Hills village manager resigning effective Oct. 1
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By Chuck Fieldman

September 16, 2025 at 5:20 a.m.

Clarendon Hills Village Manager Zach Creer is resigning in October but has a deal to...

The Theatre of Westerns Springs presents “Doubt, a Parable” Sept. 25 to Oct. 5 in Western Springs. Its cast includes, from left, Danny Parrott playing Father Flynn, Gina Sanfilippo as Sister James, Leslie Beebe as Mrs. Muller and Patti Roeder as Sister Aloysius. (Theatre of Western Springs)

Community news: Western Springs theatre presents ‘Doubt, a Parable,’ Supreme Court decisions discussion, more

By Melinda Moore

September 15, 2025 at 5:19 p.m.

News from around the community includes items from Western Springs, Oak Brook, Oak Park, La...

The opening of Lions Park Pool in Clarendon Hills will be delayed because of wet spring weather. (Pioneer Press)

Clarendon Hills swimming pool work on schedule, but park plans delayed

By Chuck Fieldman

September 15, 2025 at 4:59 p.m.

Work on the Lions Park Pool facility in Clarendon Hills is on schedule, with a...

Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County Timothy Evans attends the Sauk Village Restorative Justice Community Court graduation ceremony on Aug. 25, 2025. During a recent secret-ballot vote, Judge Charlie Beach unseated Chief Judge Evans, who has led the Cook County's judiciary for 24. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Charles Beach’s election as chief judge ushers in new era in Cook County courts

By Madeline Buckley

September 11, 2025 at 6:09 p.m.

Speaking from his jury room a day after unseating Chief Judge Tim Evans in a...

Cook County Chief Judge Tim Evans attends the Sauk Village Restorative Justice Community Court graduation ceremony at the Sauk Village Community Center on Aug. 25, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Tim Evans out as chief judge, to be replaced by Judge Charles Beach

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By Madeline Buckley

September 12, 2025 at 6:32 a.m.

In a surprise result, Chief Judge Tim Evans is out as the leader of the...

Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly, 42nd, addresses the floor during new business time at the City Council meeting at City Hall on June 18, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/baiduhai)

Downtown alderman announces run against Preckwinkle for Cook County Board president

By A.D. Quig

September 10, 2025 at 3:21 p.m.

Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly formally announced his intent Wednesday to take on Cook County Board...

Cory Pesaturo, who plays jazz and classic on a Korg digital accordion and other instruments, prepares to perform at the July meeting of the Chicago Accordion Club in Elmhurst. The nationally known musician played at the White House when he was 12 and has performed around the country, including for TV shows. (Melinda Moore/Daily Southtown)

Accordion aficionados gather to share love of an underappreciated instrument

By Melinda Moore

September 10, 2025 at 5:04 a.m.

Chicago Accordion Club for decades has been drawing fans of the instrument for live performances...