All Stories from April 8, 2026 (Change date)
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‘A wave of mixed emotions’: Wheeling water park coming down to make way for new oneApr 08, 2026 1:56 pm - Demolition of the Family Aquatic Center in Wheeling is underway.
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Waukegan Park District Announces 2026 GO WAUKEGAN Community WalksApr 08, 2026 1:53 pm - Get your steps in! The Waukegan Park District is hosting several GO WAUKEGAN community walks in 2026.
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The headline’s missionApr 08, 2026 1:52 pm - Your Thursday April 2 main headline: "Trump defends decision to attack Iran..." The second line should have read "with usual lies and bluster." Neutral unopinionated head...
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HB5085 Risks Undermining Veteran SupportApr 08, 2026 1:51 pm - As a member of the veterans community, I am raising concerns about Illinois House Bill 5085, sponsored by Rep. Natalie Manley. While presented as a transparency measure, ...
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57th annual Batavia Brotherhood Banquet honors veteransApr 08, 2026 1:47 pm - The 57th annual Batavia Brotherhood Banquet will be held on May 7, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, bringing together Christian men of all denominations for fellowship and a meal. Honor Flight Chicago representatives will be featured speakers.
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Batavia police: Randall Road crash numbers, causes remain the same, despite recent fatalitiesApr 08, 2026 1:41 pm - The number and type of crashes on Randall Road in Batavia have not changed significantly over the last seven years, according to a Batavia police study conducted after two deadly crashes earlier this year.
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Healthy Babies Drive: Local Nonprofit Collecting Much-needed ItemsApr 08, 2026 1:34 pm - Keeping kids safe as they grow is a parent’s most essential and challenging responsibility, especially for first-time caregivers.
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Schaumburg police still working toward conclusive ID of man found dead in pondApr 08, 2026 1:23 pm - Schaumburg police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office continue to work to identify a man found dead in a village pond Friday afternoon.
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St. John’s School in Elgin hosts STEM DayApr 08, 2026 1:23 pm - St. John’s Lutheran School in Elgin is hosting a morning of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) projects on Saturday, April 18.
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White Sox option opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A after 3 shaky outingsApr 08, 2026 1:19 pm - The White Sox optioned opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday after three shaky outings to begin the season.