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Countdown to prep football: Two opinions on IHSA playoff expansion

By Kevin Schmit
Aug 13, 2026 6:12 pm - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to prep football continues with two differing opinions on IHSA playoff expansion this season.
Evil Intentions owner says haunted house won’t open in Elgin this fall, citing permit issues

By Rick West
Aug 13, 2026 3:00 pm - The owner of Evil Intentions Haunted House says he will not be moving his popular attraction back to Elgin this fall due to “unresolved building permit issues” and will look for a new location for 2027.
Aurora, West Chicago compare notes on success of data center moratoriums

By Dave Oberhelman
Aug 13, 2026 2:44 pm - After recently approving a moratorium on new data centers and battery storage facilities, West Chicago officials compared notes with Aurora Mayor John Laesch, whose own city council approved a 180-day moratorium on data centers a year ago.
Early morning fire in vacant Aurora apartment building under investigation

Daily Herald report
Aug 13, 2026 2:42 pm - The Aurora Fire Department is investigating the cause of fire at a vacant apartment building on the city’s east side early Thursday morning.
Apply for opening on St. Charles Public Library board

By Denise Blaszynski, St. Charles Public Library
Aug 13, 2026 12:48 pm - The St. Charles Public Library District is accepting applications for a board vacancy, with the term ending in May 2027. Interested residents must submit a letter of interest and resume by Sept. 9.
DuPage board rejects proposed referendum on eliminating coroner

By Alicia Fabbre
Aug 13, 2026 11:41 am - DuPage County Board members have rejected a proposal to ask voters in November if the county should have a coroner or medical examiner.
Sheriff hosting “Lightsaver” event Friday in Des Plaines

Daily Herald report
Aug 13, 2026 9:10 am - The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Lightsaver event Friday in Des Plaines.
Hackmatack Monarch Coalition hosts Monarch Family Fun Fair Aug. 16

Submitted by Friends of Hackmatack NWR
Aug 12, 2026 9:19 pm - The 11th annual Monarch Family Fun Fair on Aug. 16, features butterfly plant information, a monarch art show, science activities, 16 exhibitors, and pollinator plants for sale.
Lake Park grad Kent solid in MLB debut for Nationals against Cubs

By Patrick Stevens
Aug 12, 2026 8:57 pm - Lake Park High School graduate Jackson Kent made his major league debut Wednesday night for Washington against the Cubs after the Nationals selected the contract of the 23-year-old pitcher from Triple-A Rochester.
Already all-conference for Neuqua Valley, Division I recruit Max Schueneman eyes more

By Matt Le Cren
Aug 12, 2026 6:07 pm - Neuqua Valley offensive lineman Max Schueneman received a rude welcome to varsity football. It came two years ago in the opening game of his sophomore season at Oswego. “...

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