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Bounce houses attract fun seekers at Hinsdale's annual Fall Family Festival held at Robbins Park in 2021. The festival, and bounce houses, will return Oct. 24 at Hinsdale Middle School and downtown Hinsdale. (James C. Svehla/Pioneer Press)

Bounce houses, free pumpkins and other seasonal fun return for Hinsdale Family Fall Festival
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By Chuck Fieldman

October 14, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.

Hinsdale's Family Fall Festival typically attracts more than 500 people, and both residents and nonresidents...

A student interacts with the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System at Oak Park and River Forest High School on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

Oak Park and River Forest High School students get hands-on experience with robot surgical device

By Cam'ron Hardy

October 14, 2026 at 5:04 a.m.

Oak Park and River Forest High School students had a unique opportunity to interact with...

The Damen Green Line Station in Chicago on Oct. 9, 2026, following a fatal stabbing of a CTA employee. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Fatal Green Line stabbing prompts call by State’s Attorney Burke for electronic monitoring reform

By Tess Kenny

October 13, 2026 at 5:38 p.m.

Last week’s fatal Green Line stabbing has renewed calls for electronic monitoring reform.

President Joe Biden speaks at the White House Conference on Women’s Health Research from the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Suburban Chicago woman among 39 Americans pardoned by President Biden

By Associated Press

December 13, 2024 at 8:06 a.m.

The president pardoned 39 Americans convicted of nonviolent crimes, including a 51-year-old La Grange mother...

Angélica Rodríguez and Alfonso Arroyo are congratulated by family after getting married at the Cook County clerk’s office on Jan. 2, 2024. They became Cook County’s first married couple of 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Applications open for Cook County’s first marriage license of 2025

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By Rebecca Johnson

December 12, 2024 at 2:02 p.m.

Clerk Monica Gordon announced Thursday that couples interested in tying the knot in 2025 can...

The Cook County Board of Review lobby, in Chicago, is seen on Dec. 2, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Commercial properties underassessed in Cook County, report finds

By A.D. Quig

December 12, 2024 at 3:58 p.m.

Undervalued commercial property likely means homeowners across Cook County have paid more in property taxes...

Attorney Michael Kreloff, standing, representing Oak Park and River Forest High School Board candidate Audrey Williams-Lee, center, makes a case for the incumbent’s nominating petition Tuesday while objector and fellow candidate Nate Mellman takes notes during a hearing with officer Christopher Cohen, foreground. (Bob Skolnik/Pioneer Press)

Candidates for Oak Park and River Forest School Board challenged

By Bob Skolnik

December 12, 2024 at 12:06 p.m.

Three candidates running for the Oak Park and River Forest High School School Board had...

The DuPage County Forest Preserve District in Nov. purchased a 34.9-acre horse farm on Wheaton’s south side that was the largest remaining privately owned estate in or around Wheaton, establishing a link between Danada Forest Preserve and the Morton Arboretum. (Bob Goldsborough/Pioneer Press)

After decades of trying, DuPage acquires horse farm link to Morton Arboretum

By Bob Goldsborough

December 10, 2024 at 12:28 p.m.

DuPage County Forest Preserve District officials finally acquired a long-sought, 34.9-acre horse farm in unincorporated...

Santa and Mrs. Claus greet delighted children and others Saturday night at La Grange Village Hall after arriving for the La Grange Holiday Walk. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange Holiday Walk draws 1,000 people for shopping, revelry

By Hank Beckman

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December 9, 2024 at 5:45 p.m.

The La Grange Holiday Walk drew huge crowds amid fine weather to shop at downtown...

Conductor Ricardo Muti leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra during a free season-opening concert at Morton East High School in Cicero on Sept. 18, 2013. (Chris Sweda/ baiduhai)

Chicago Symphony Orchestra offers ‘cultural nourishment’ in west suburbs with free show

By Jessi Virtusio

December 9, 2024 at 4:01 p.m.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will start off 2025 with a free performance at Morton East...

The S.E Gross Middle School band warms up Friday before performing at Memorial Park during La Grange Park’s annual holiday tree lighting. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange Park celebrates community with lighting of trees

By Hank Beckman

December 9, 2024 at 3:59 p.m.

Rudolph the reindeer, as presented by the Park Singers, wasn't the only one with a...

A Berwyn police commander and sergeant talk to Marla Rose in Berwyn on Nov. 12, 2024. Police were checking with Rose about Nick Fuentes following an incident outside of Fuentes’ home. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Far-right streamer Nick Fuentes charged with battery in alleged attack of Berwyn woman

By Caroline Kubzansky

December 7, 2024 at 4:42 p.m.

Authorities have charged far-right streamer Nick Fuentes with battery after Fuentes allegedly assaulted a west...

Alejandro “Alex” Jimenez, left, a personal trainer at Triton College Fitness Center in River Grove, won the 165-pound weight class at the World Powerlifting Congress in Nov. at the Sheraton Lisle Naperville. (Triton College)

Triton College trainer takes title at World Powerlifting Congress

By Steve Metsch

December 6, 2024 at 5:13 a.m.

“Alex Jimenez, of Cicero, a trainer at Triton College in River Grove, won a title...