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Little Bear Ribfest returns to Vernon Hills Aug. 15 and 16.

22 local food and drink fests to check out before summer ends

Have a favorite summer food — or drink? There’s probably a suburban or city fest devoted to it. Here’s a look at 22 coming over the next several weeks.

Metra Executive Director/CEO Don Orseno talks about railway safety during a news conference at the Grayslake Milwaukee District North train station with other transit and county leaders.

‘Near and dear to my heart’: Retired Metra CEO leaves board, union leader joins

Railroader Don Orseno rose to Metra’s executive suite and boardroom. Incoming director Brian Shanahan wants to grow regional rail.

Northwestern defensive lineman Carmine Bastone (90) sacks Maryland quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. and forces a fumble during a game last season.

Five college football players from the suburbs to watch this season

This week’s High Five looks at five area football players ready to contribute this season for their college teams.

A former mobile home park in Elgin will become the new headquarters and training facility of the Illinois Youth Soccer Association.

New youth soccer headquarters, domed field coming to Elgin

The Illinois Youth Soccer Association plans to construct a new headquarters and training facility in Elgin, complete with a 78-foot-tall, air-supported dome and indoor turf field.

Cubs believe Ethan Conrad’s injury created a first-round draft opportunity

Following the first round of the MLB draft, Cubs scouting director Dan Kantrovitz said he felt Wake Forest outfielder Ethan Conrad could have been a top-10 pick if not for a shoulder injury.

Grayslake Central second baseman Garrett Guenther makes the relay throw on a double play as Nazareth’s Jaden Fauske slides into the bag during the Class 3A state championship baseball game in Joliet Saturday.

White Sox stay committed to local players by drafting Nazareth’s Fauske in 2nd round

The White Sox took a recommendation from former slugger Jim Thome to draft Nazareth outfielder Jaden Fauske in the second round.

Members of Illinois Task Force 1 line up in their vehicles for processing in Leander, Texas, ahead of search-and-rescue missions that started Monday.

Illinois firefighters join disaster response in Texas

A team of Illinois firefighters has begun working search-and-rescue missions in flood-ravaged Texas as part of a national response to the crisis there.

US inflation accelerated in June as Trump’s tariffs start to bite

Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are pushing up the cost of a range of goods, including furniture, clothing, and large appliances.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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