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‘It’s so pervasive’: Why Cook sheriff is cracking down on expressway shoulder drivers

Tired of seeing vehicles zoom past you on the shoulder while you’re stuck in traffic? Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart knows exactly how you feel. And now he’s doing something about those “dangerous morons.”

Parent sues District 300 over student’s gender transition

‘Something lasting’: Buffalo Grove developer has big plans for former Walgreens HQ

A radical Chicago sports reset: It’s OK to cheer for both baseball teams

Plan for large Amazon store clears first hurdle in Oak Brook

Will new IHSA committee make an impact on public-private school debate?

‘Makes us all better people’: Naperville orchestra teacher wins Golden Apple Award

Former Aurora Christian Schools board member charged with sexual abuse of minor

An Aurora man who once served on the Aurora Christian Schools board is facing charges of sexual abuse against a minor.

Popular retailer UNIQLO opens in Oak Brook

Popular Japanese retailer UNIQLO opened its newest location on Friday at Oakbrook Center.

A baby bison was recently born in the reintroduced herd of bison at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve in Kane County.

Baby bison born at Kane County forest preserve

Huddled close to its mother, the first bison calf born in a Kane County tallgrass prairie in over 200 years represents more than restoration: Something lost. Something returned. Something reborn.

Girls soccer: Barrington wins another MSL Cup in dramatic fashion

Barrington won the 2026 Mid-Suburban League championship, securing its record extending 14th league title after a 3-2 victory, and 5-3 advantage in penalty kicks, to help...

Chocolate-covered strawberries provide a dash of color and sweetness during last year’s Long Grove Chocolate Fest, which this year runs Friday through Sunday, May 15-17.

Things to do May 15-21: Long Grove Chocolate Fest, D.L. Hughley, Lake Zurich Water Lantern Festival and more

Mark your calendar for the Long Grove Chocolate Fest, Aurora Food Truck Fest, D.L. Hughley at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg, Lake Zurich Water Lantern Festival and more.

Rendering of the recently approved indoor golf facility at 117 W. Slade St. in Palatine.

Downtown Palatine tees up new indoor golf club in loft space

An indoor golf facility is ready to tee off in a second-floor loft space inside a multi-tenant downtown Palatine building.

District 128 school board president retires effective immediately

Another big name is out of the picture at Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 with the announced retirement of school board President Jim Batson.

Barrington shortstop Shaylee Hiser forces out Fremd’s Carolyn Caminiti after taking a relay from second baseman Morgan Donahue in the MSL softball championship game in Barrington on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Softball: Barrington makes more history with undefeated regular season

Obviously, with 1,321 wins in 58 seasons, Barrington has made a lot of history. The Fillies made some more Thursday, becoming the first Mid-Suburban League softball team ...