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Mount Prospect holding the line on property taxes

Mount Prospect trustees passed the village’s budget and property tax levy Tuesday, with no increase.

Jonathan Cruz Arreola

Palatine police make two separate meth arrests

Two separate arrests, one during a traffic stop and another during a welfare check, led Palatine police officers to recover significant amounts of methamphetamine.

Chicago Bears placekicker Cairo Santos (8) celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Minnesota Vikings in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Silvy: These Bears are a team my family can grow to love

After last season his sons asked him if the Bears would ever be good in their lifetimes. Sad stuff from young sports fans who are usually full of hope, writes columnist Marc Silverman.

Kyle Tucker is a free agent this winter, but might he return to the Cubs?

Tucker, Schwarber, starting pitcher? Predictions for Cubs in free agency

How will the Cubs adjust their roster this winter? Columnist Mike McGraw has some thoughts on how the offseason might play out.

The deadliest roads in America

Between 2010 and 2023, yearly deaths caused by cars and trucks striking pedestrians rose 70%, an examination of federal data and other public records by The Washington Post shows.

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Connor Bedard playing starring role in surprising start for the Chicago Blackhawks

Connor Bedard called his first goal “extremely lucky.” He highlighted Ryan Greene's cross-ice pass on his second goal. He talked about committing a turnover right before his third goal for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) was injured Sunday and might miss this week's game against the Bears at Soldier Field.

Even the Bears can’t avoid comparisons between QBs Williams and Rodgers

The Chicago Bears addressed the elephant in the room on Wednesday. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return to Soldier Field for the first time since 2022 on Sunday when he comes into town with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Anna Mary Schneider

State’s attorney seeks new information in death of Sleepy Hollow woman, 19, reclassified as homicide

Sixteen years after the questionable death of a Sleepy Hollow teen — whose death certificate was changed from undetermined in 2009 to homicide in 2022 following an exhumation — authorities encourage anyone with information to contact them.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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