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Last Republicans standing: How the Trump effect grew Dems suburban footprint, devastated GOP

By Marni Pyke
Nov 04, 2026 6:52 pm - Trump wasn’t on the ballot but politicos surmise his presence still affected down-ballot candidates.
New Naperville Monopoly game debuts Nov. 12 with community launch party

By Jaime Johnson, DuPage Children’s Museum
Nov 04, 2026 5:26 pm - Naperville's local edition of Monopoly debuts Nov. 12 at DuPage Children's Museum with a launch party featuring local businesses and community organizations on the game board.The family celebration includes activities like meeting Mr. Monopoly, creating custom game pieces, designing family location squares, and participating in Monopoly-themed challenges.
What to do with leftover Halloween candy? Donate the treats to suburban charities

By Barbara Vitello
Nov 04, 2026 4:57 pm - Suburban charitable organizations are seeking donations of Halloween treats for their clients, who range in age from schoolchildren to seniors and include active-duty service members.
New dispatch team for some 911 calls in Des Plaines

Nov 04, 2026 4:29 pm - All 911 calls made in Des Plaines now are being handled by one dispatch center, rather than two, officials announced.
‘This vote was about taxes’: Stretched voters reject funding requests in Lake County referendums

By Mick Zawislak
Nov 04, 2026 4:13 pm - Pocketbook issues had an impact at the ballot box in Lake County as only one of seven referendum questions seeking money from voters was approved.
Voters say no to Community District 300’s $355M bond referendum

By Gloria Casas
Nov 04, 2026 3:22 pm - Voters Tuesday rejected Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300’s $355.5 million bond referendum to fund a new career and technical education center and 20 proposed school safety projects, according to unofficial election results.
‘Complete wipeout’: Democrats sweep Lake Co. Board races, hold 17-2 majority

By Joseph States
Nov 04, 2026 3:06 pm - Every Republican Lake County Board seat up for election this year was flipped to Democrat in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results, growing the board’s blue supermajority following an election cycle in which the local GOP struggled to organize.
Hanover Township to distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes

Submitted by Hanover Township
Nov 04, 2026 2:54 pm - Hanover Township will distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes beginning from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Hanover Township Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Ave., Hanover Park. Registration is required at the Community Center.
Talking with ‘Edgy’ Tim: Can Barrington, York keep magic going? Who you got in Hersey vs. Glenbard West?

By Kevin Schmit and Tim O'Halloran
Nov 04, 2026 2:17 pm - This edition of Talking with “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran digs into the IHSA prep football playoffs.
Maine South’s Jameson Purcell is ready to meet the moment

By Harris Horowitz
Nov 04, 2026 2:07 pm - Maine South asks senior quarterback Jameson Purcell to do a lot. Too much, even, if you ask Hawks head coach Dave Inserra. “He’s just so talented, and sometimes we expect...

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