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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.

Jussie Smollett speaks to the media after charges against him were dropped at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago on March 26, 2019. (José M. Osorio/baiduhai)

Illinois high court overturns Jussie Smollett’s convictions in allegedly staged hate crime

By Madeline Buckley

November 22, 2024 at 6:11 a.m.

In a stunning move, the Illinois Supreme Court overturned the convictions for former “Empire” actor...

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx poses in her office in Chicago's Loop on Nov. 12, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

As a polarizing eight years comes to an end, State’s Attorney Kim Foxx looks forward to a break from the spotlight

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By A.D. Quig

November 19, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Elected in 2016, Foxx has been in the middle of nearly every conversation about safety...

Thanksgiving dinner from Bub City. (Lindsay Eberly x Eberly Film Lab)

Thanksgiving 2024: 70 restaurant specials across Chicagoland, from buffets and dinners out to at-home meal kits

By Samantha Nelson

November 19, 2024 at 9:53 a.m.

Whether you’re feeding a big group or just want a meal for two, there are...

JAYNE president Katie Cummings cuts a cake at a recent gathering to celebrate the boutique’s 10th anniversary with a packed house of employees, customers and supporters at the store in downtown La Grange. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange boutique JAYNE marks 10 years of success

By Hank Beckman

November 18, 2024 at 6:54 p.m.

JAYNE Boutique in downtown La Grange not only survived a decade that included a global...

Bill Carney, right, holds a banner promoting the Legacy Guild during a parade. Carney is stepping off the board of the guild, the last founding member to do so. “I’m proud of what the others before him have built,” said new board President Andrew James. “He’s really built something great. He’d be the first to say with a lot of other people.” (Legacy Guild)

Last Legacy Guild founder stepping away after 11 years, $2 million in scholarships

By Melinda Moore

November 18, 2024 at 3:10 p.m.

Bill Carney, a founder of The Legacy Guild in the Lyons Township area, is stepping...

Cook County State's Attorney-elect Eileen O’Neill Burke greets supporters after declaring victory on election night, Nov. 5, 2024, at Moe’s Cantina in River North. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

State’s Attorney-elect Eileen O’Neill Burke begins filling out transition team

By A.D. Quig

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November 14, 2024 at 3:16 p.m.

Democratic State’s Attorney-elect Eileen O’Neill Burke has started tapping outsiders for her transition team.

A crowd of about 75 people gathered Monday at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to mark Veterans Day at La Grange American Legion Post 1941. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange Veterans Day gathering offers gratitude to those who served

By Hank Beckman

November 12, 2024 at 12:32 p.m.

A crowd of about 75 people gathered Monday to pay tribute to veterans during a ceremony...

Cook County Board of Review commissioner Samantha Steele. (Cook County Government)

Board of Review commissioner arrested for DUI

By A.D. Quig

November 12, 2024 at 10:34 a.m.

Samantha Steele, a first term Democrat, was arrested Sunday on a misdemeanor charge of driving...

Residents take advantage of new playground equipment at Stone Park in La Grange, which was recently refurbished. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

Officials, residents in La Grange celebrate new Stone Park

By Hank Beckman

November 7, 2024 at 4:50 p.m.

Officials cut the ribbon on new equipment at Stone Park, one of the Park District...

After a successful referendum, the La Grange Park District will be implementing improvements at several area parks, joining Stone Park, where a ribbon was cut this week on new playground equipment. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

Park improvements set to begin in La Grange after referendum win

By Hank Beckman

November 7, 2024 at 1:52 p.m.

Preliminary results from the Nov. 5 election indicate 74.4% of voters answered yes to the...