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Officials take part in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the final phase of the Arboretum Villas at Plymouth Place Center for Senior Living on Oct. 7 in La Grange Park. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

Plymouth Place breaks ground on new senior housing units in La Grange Park

By Hank Beckman

October 13, 2026 at 11:21 a.m.

Officials broke ground on the final phase of the Arboretum Villas at Plymouth Place Center...

A volunteer walks past signs for migrants alerting them to free social services at the Migrant Center in Forest Park. (Jesse Wright/Pioneer Press)

Years later, migrants bused into Oak Park area still living in limbo

By Jesse Wright

October 13, 2026 at 5:05 a.m.

The border crisis landed in Chicago around Christmas in 2023. Shipped up from Texas, migrants...

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...

Oak Park and River Forest High School (Pioneer Press file)

Students held in classrooms after pepper spray incident at Oak Park and River Forest High School
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By Bob Skolnik

May 14, 2025 at 4:38 p.m.

Officials instituted a 'hold,' keeping students locked in classrooms for a short time to avoid...

Teen Philanthropy Network founders, mentors and members of this year's junior cohort gather for the group's capstone ceremony April 27 at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse in Glen Ellyn. (Sara Howland)

West suburban program offers teens a taste of philanthropy

By Bob Goldsborough

May 14, 2025 at 12:15 p.m.

Teen Philanthropy Network, a nonprofit formed by DuPage County residents, was inspired by Oak Park's...

State Sen. Suzy Glowiak, who helped secure a state grant for Elmhurst’s new Engine 2, assists with a ceremonial “wet down” of the new engine during a May 5 dedication ceremony in Elmhurst. (Graydon Megan/Pioneer Press)

Traditional ‘push in,’ ‘wet down’ help inaugurate new Elmhurst fire engine

By Graydon Megan

May 13, 2025 at 11:24 a.m.

Officials and residents welcomed Elmhurst's new fire engine with 'wet down' and 'push in' traditions...

Indian Head Park staff gather after planting a tree April 25 for Arbor Day. The village plants a new tree each Arbor Day, but will install more than 50 new trees on public property with help from grant funding. (Village of Indian Head Park)

Grant funding supports 50 new trees in Indian Head Park

By Chuck Fieldman

May 13, 2025 at 10:33 a.m.

A $25,000 matching grant will help bring more than 50 trees to public property in...

A grab bag for prizes with every purchase will be part of the Vintage Store Day celebration at Mabel’s Market on May 17 in Lemont. (Molly Hebda Photography)

Antique, resale shops claim a holiday of their own with Vintage Store Day

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By Myrna Petlicki

May 13, 2025 at 5:03 a.m.

Over 700 stores across the country have agreed to participate in Vintage Store Day on...

Pope Leo XIV appears at the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica for his first Sunday blessing after his election, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, May 11, 2025.(AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

La Grange officials excited by new pope’s area connections

By Hank Beckman

May 12, 2025 at 5:32 p.m.

As Pope Leo XIV settles into his new job in the Vatican, Catholics everywhere continue...

The office of Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is seen on Jan. 29, 2025, at the Cook County Building. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Cook County property tax bills likely to be delayed

By A.D. Quig

May 14, 2025 at 7:39 a.m.

Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s office is blaming Tyler Technologies, the contractor in charge of updating the...

River Forest resident Mike Bevan’s motivation to start his new business came from his son, Mikey. (Mike Bevan)

River Forest man’s ‘second act’ brings fitness programs to people with special needs

By Chuck Fieldman

May 12, 2025 at 2:41 p.m.

Mike Bevan, of River Forest launched Special Strong of Western Chicagoland, which brings adaptive fitness...

The main gate to the Elmhurst University campus.

Community news: Elmhurst University announces endowed chair in STEM, more

By Melinda Moore

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May 12, 2025 at 12:08 p.m.

News from around the west suburbs includes items from Elmhurst, La Grange Park, Oak Park,...

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America presents a conference every month from Feb. through November at a different state, continuing the mission of its founder to provide information and support to those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Registration for this month’s conference, set for May 14 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, is at www.alzfdn.org/tour. (Alzheimer’s Foundation of America)

Alzheimer’s Foundation offers free conference in Chicago

By Melinda Moore

May 12, 2025 at 11:44 a.m.

The free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference is May 14 at the Palmer House Hilton...