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Illinois lieutenant governor race: Christian Mitchell, Aaron Del Mar vie for a No. 2 job with big stakes

For most of Illinois’ history, the lieutenant governor has been a political afterthought, an officeholder whose unofficial title has been “lite gov” and whose main duty h...

Scott Wehrli, left, will face Benny White in the 2027 Naperville mayoral race. (Scott Wehrli, Benny White)

Naperville mayoral rematch set; longest-serving Aurora alderman wants another term

The Naperville mayoral race is going to be a rematch of 2023. And an Aurora alderman with 41 years on the job wants another term.

Christopher Gilmartin, left, will run against Brian Krajewski for mayor of Downers Grove in the April 2027 consolidated election. (Christopher Gilmartin, Brian Krajewski)

Why DuPage County Board member wants to be mayor of Downers Grove again

DuPage County board member Brian Krajewski wants to be mayor of Downers Grove again.

Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg. (Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Lake County sheriff facing election challenge from retired deputy

Lake County voters will choose a sheriff on Nov. 3, with Democratic incumbent John Idleburg seeking a third term in a race with Republican challenger Roman Buchberger, a retired deputy.

Democrat Bill Foster, left, and Republican Jeff Walter are candidates for the 11th District U.S. House seat in the Nov. 3 election. (Bill Foster, Jeff Walter)

Foster, challenger Walter have different solutions to rising health care costs

Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville and Republican challenger Jeff Walter of Elburn both believe health care costs are too high — but their solutions are different.

Maclaine Schmidt, 22, of Lake Bluff (Shelby Schmidt)

Mundelein mass shooting victim Maclaine Schmidt remembered as gentle, humble — and a talented chef

The youngest victim in last week’s mass shooting in Mundelein is being remembered as a gentle and kind man who loved to cook.

Smart Paws owner, Gina Scaletta walks Cirilla, a client’s dog, down Irving Park in Chicago, during the early morning hours on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. Permanent daylight savings would make winter mornings extremely dark for her and the handful of dog walkers she employs. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Clocks fall back this weekend, reigniting debate over daylight saving time: ‘You never fully catch up’

Chicagoans are once again debating whether an hour of daylight belongs in the morning or the evening as legislation to end the twice-yearly clock change stalls in the Sen...

A rendering of a proposed new facility for Antioch District 34’s early learning center, to replace the current Mary Kay McNeill Early Learning Center, which operates out of a nearly 100-year-old building. (Antioch District 34, Legat Architects)

New Antioch D34 school gets thumbs-up after previous denial: ‘A showcase and a spectacular learning spot’

Plans for a new early learning center in Antioch are moving forward once again after the village board voted earlier this month to approve permits for the facility.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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