All Stories from April 26, 2026 (Change date)
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After mayor’s remarks, Geneva rethinking its support for chamber of commerce festsApr 26, 2026 4:37 pm - In a rare display of public ire, Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns last week accused the Geneva Chamber of Commerce of lying about its finances and questioned how — or if — the city should continue to provide funds for the organization’s festivals.
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Chicago police officer killed in hospital shooting identified, second officer in critical conditionApr 26, 2026 4:30 pm - CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago officer who was fatally shot by a man receiving treatment at a hospital while in police custody has been identified as 38-year-old John Bartholom...
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Oak Brook Park District participates in annual River Sweep effortApr 26, 2026 2:57 pm - Oak Brook Park District participated in the annual River Sweep environmental cleanup on April 18, organized by The Conservation Foundation across DuPage and Will counties.
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College Achievers: Harvey hammers it home at Penn StateApr 26, 2026 2:38 pm - South Elgin High School graduate Sean Harvey, a sophomore at Penn State University, was named Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association player of the year.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Spring showcases open opportunities for prep football playersApr 26, 2026 2:30 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran: In a world where drawing a college scholarship in football -- or even just adding a roster spot opportunity -- has never been tougher, the Illinois high school football coaches are trying to help, with approval from the IHSA.
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‘Michael’ moonwalks to $97 million opening, shattering record for music biopicsApr 26, 2026 12:47 pm - “Michael,” the big-budget Michael Jackson spectacle, shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production to launch with $97 million in U.S. and Canada theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday, shattering a record debut for music biopics.
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Sugar Grove fire district hopes for $2 million in federal funding for training centerApr 26, 2026 11:41 am - Plans to build a regional fire training facility in Sugar Grove could get a significant boost through a funding request made by U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood.
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Suspicious device leads to evacuations, closed streets in downtown St. CharlesApr 26, 2026 11:08 am - The FBI is investigating the discovery of a suspicious device Saturday night in a flower planter in downtown St. Charles.
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State’s pre-emption of local zoning is bad ideaApr 26, 2026 10:25 am - I recently viewed an online video ad from Gov. Pritzker stating that his Build Illinois legislation would somehow help address the affordable housing crisis in the state....
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Pointless politicsApr 26, 2026 10:25 am - Many Democratic leaders are suggesting that Trump should be removed from office under provisions of the 25th Amendment. While I agree that some of Trump's comments are wa...