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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.

Division 9 of Cook County Jail on Oct. 28, 2022. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Corrections officer accused in alleged jail beating acquitted amid allegations of prosecutorial misconduct

By Madeline Buckley

November 26, 2024 at 2:06 p.m.

A Cook County corrections officer was acquitted on Friday of charges stemming from an alleged...

Orland Park officially welcomes the holiday season with the annual Christmas parade, tree lighting and festival on Dec. 1 at the Orland Park Village Center, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. (Lisa Witkowski Photography)

South and southwest suburbs prepare to light up for the holidays

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By Annie Alleman

November 25, 2024 at 2:25 p.m.

Check out the Glow Festival at Slammers Stadium, view the Great Tree at Brookfield Zoo...

An image of Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele from Chicago Police Department body-camera video footage taken during her arrest on Nov. 10, 2024, on DUI charges in Uptown after a car crash. (Chicago Police Department)

Cook County politician told cops, ‘I’m an elected official’ during DUI arrest

By A.D. Quig

December 1, 2024 at 12:47 p.m.

Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele mocked cops and said 'I'm an elected...

The 2024 La Grange holiday tree, donated by the Kenney family, was recently brought to Village Hall by Brookfield Tree Services, who also donated their services. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange preparing for festive holiday activities

By Hank Beckman

November 23, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.

The annual La Grange Hometown Holidays, a month of events celebrating the season, begins Nov....

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

6 candidates file for Oak Park and River Forest School Board

By Bob Skolnik

November 22, 2024 at 3:38 p.m.

Nate Mellman was one of six people, including two incumbents, who filed to run in...

A Hinsdale South High School student has been accused of bringing a loaded gun to the school in Darien. (Pioneer Press file)

Hinsdale South student accused of bringing loaded gun to school

By Paul Eisenberg

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November 22, 2024 at 2:39 p.m.

A student at Hinsdale South High School faces two felony charges after police said he...

Officials prepare to cut a ribbon recently at the new Salvation Army Family Store in Darien. (The Salvation Army)

New Salvation Army Family Store opens in Darien

By Chuck Fieldman

November 22, 2024 at 12:28 p.m.

The Salvation Army has opened a new Family Store in Darien, about two weeks after...

A bell used to celebrate achievements and milestones hangs in Oak School in Hinsdale in 2018. Oak School was recently ranked among the area's top elementary schools. (Kimberly Fornek/Pioneer Press)

Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills schools earn top rankings

By Chuck Fieldman

November 22, 2024 at 12:10 p.m.

Oak School and The Lane in Hinsdale, Elm in Burr Ridge and Prospect and Walker...

This 1914 prairie style home is among the six that will be featured this year in the Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society Holiday House Walk. (Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society)

Homes in Oak Park, River Forest get head start on holidays for house walk

By Steve Metsch

November 22, 2024 at 5:12 a.m.

Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society’s Holiday House Walk offers inside track on decorating...

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle presides over a County Board meeting on Nov. 21, 2024, after approving the 2025 budget. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Cook County budget passes without property tax or fee increases

By A.D. Quig

November 21, 2024 at 5:40 p.m.

Cook County commissioners approved amendments to Board President Toni Preckwinkle's $9.94 billion 2025 budget and...