Why some voters opted out of Tuesday’s primary

Voter turnout Tuesday was greater than 2022’s midterm primary in suburban Cook, DuPage and Kane counties, but lower than four years ago in Lake, McHenry and Will counties.

Body of missing student from Elmhurst found in Barcelona

Naperville leaders signal support for Pulte Homes development instead of data center plan

New Aurora casino plans to open in June

Second teen charged in connection with deadly Ingleside shooting

Villa concedes Democratic comptroller race to Croke

Illini’s other freshman star dominates in lopsided win over Penn

Benet's Jayden Wright works against Marist's Torrence Tate Jr. during the IHSA Class 4A state championship game Saturday in Champaign.

Schmit: Too little, too late? Let the shot clock era begin

Kevin Schmit: It’s arriving too late for Benet’s 2025-26 boys team, but we’re finally embarking upon the shot clock era in IHSA basketball.

Aerial view of Six Flags Great America in Gurnee from opening day in 1976.

Six Flags Great America to mark 50th anniversary with a summer-long party

Since opening as Marriott’s Great America in 1976, millions of visitors over generations have seen the theme park east of Interstate 94 and south of Grand Avenue in Gurnee evolve and expand.

DuPage sheriff handling death investigation near Villa Park

A large police presence at Ardmore Avenue and Canterbury Lane near Villa Park is the result of an ongoing death investigation, according to the DuPage County sheriff’s of...

“Dear Evan Hansen” ends its run at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora Wednesday through Sunday, March 18-22.

Things to do March 20-26: ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ Carlos Mencia, Lake County RV Outlet Show and more

Make plans for the final weekend of “Dear Evan Hansen” at the Paramount Theatre, the Lake County RV Outlet Show, Carlos Mencia at the Chicago Improv, Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival and more.

Andy’s Frozen Custard is celebrating its 40th anniversary with treats featuring fresh-baked cakes.

Dining out: Andy’s fetes turning 40 with birthday-inspired treats

Andy’s Frozen Custard is celebrating its 40th anniversary with birthday-inspired treats, Niche in Geneva and The Greggory in South Barrington are hosting specialty dinners, and where to find more Lenten specials in the suburbs.

The Batavia Community Egg Hunt moves to Prairie Path Park this year on Saturday, March 28.

Egg hunts for kids, dogs and adults across the suburbs

Grab your baskets and get ready to hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny at events across the suburbs from March 21 to April 11.

DuPage clerk’s election loss won’t end legal fight with county board

Despite losing her reelection bid, DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek says she will continue with an appeal challenging recent court rulings in her ongoing feud with the county board.