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Lombard’s Lilac Time returns with concerts, parade and family events

Submitted by Lilac Time
Apr 28, 2026 11:13 pm - Lilac Time 2026 runs May 2-17 at Lombard's Lilacia Park, featuring 700 lilacs and 25,000 tulips across 7 acres with free admission and various events including the May 2 coronation of the Lilac Queen, a tradition spanning over 90 years.
Baseball: Robertson escapes trouble, stymies West Aurora for UEC West-leading South Elgin

By Craig Brueske
Apr 28, 2026 9:42 pm - South Elgin senior pitcher Jacob Robertson refused to get rattled against West Aurora Tuesday afternoon. First, his twin brother and normal starting catcher, Nathan, was ...
Girls soccer: St. Charles East shuts out Lake Park, stays unbeaten

By Chris Walker
Apr 28, 2026 9:37 pm - Mya Leon learned how to get physical in the off-season. She already knew how to score. The St. Charles East sophomore scored 5 more goals Tuesday night in Roselle to lead...
Softball: Prospect’s Maresco handcuffs Hersey

By John Leusch
Apr 28, 2026 8:44 pm - After setting her season-high for strikeouts with 16 on Tuesday, Prospect's Megan Maresco didn't hesitate one second when asked what was the big key for her pitching prow...
Bears megaproject bill takes baby steps in Senate, but ‘lots of work to be done’

By Marni Pyke
Apr 28, 2026 8:13 pm - “We have one chance to get this right,” and senators intend to give the legislation impacting the Bears’ future a thorough vetting, one lawmaker said.
Skull prompts Kane Forest Preserve police to open death investigation; more bones found

By Brenda Schory and Janelle Walker
Apr 28, 2026 7:20 pm - Officers searching a Kane County forest preserve on Sunday after a skull was found there discovered additional bones that may be human, investigators announced Tuesday.
‘Still loyal to you, Elgin High:’ Chicago mayor named to school’s Hall of Fame

By Susan Sarkauskas
Apr 28, 2026 6:35 pm - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson credited the education he received at Elgin High for making him a well-rounded person, and inspiring him to become a teacher. Johnson was inducted to the school’s Hall of Fame Tuesday.
Story of resilience continues with annual return of piping plover to Waukegan

By Mick Zawislak
Apr 28, 2026 4:21 pm - Those who keep an eye out for cute federally endangered shorebirds in Lake County are ecstatic with the annual return of the first piping plover.
Stolen gold coin valued at $40,000 recovered during attempted sale at Schaumburg convention

By Eric Peterson
Apr 28, 2026 3:25 pm - A stolen gold coin valued at $40,000 that was once part of a sunken treasure was recovered during its attempted sale at the Central States Numismatic Society convention last Friday at the Schaumburg Convention Center.
New assistant principal hired for North Elementary in Des Plaines

By Russell Lissau
Apr 28, 2026 3:19 pm - A veteran suburban educator and administrator has been named the next assistant principal at North Elementary School in Des Plaines.

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