Cook County
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Elgin police: Man shot, then drives to hospitalOct 17, 2026 7:10 pm - A man was shot around 6:40 p.m. Friday near Randall and Foothill roads in Elgin but managed to drive himself to a hospital for treatment, police said.
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Cross country: Fremd secures first Mid-Suburban League boys championship since 1978Oct 17, 2026 3:45 pm - The Fremd boys cross country team was hoping to make some history Saturday morning at the Mid-Suburban League meet at Busse Woods. Behind individual champion David Moore ...
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Candidates for DuPage County clerk promise openness and cooperationOct 17, 2026 1:04 pm - After a yearslong feud between the DuPage County clerk and county board, voters will have a chance to elect a new person to head the clerk’s office.
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Challengers hoping to unseat Republican incumbents in DuPage’s Dist. 3Oct 17, 2026 12:52 pm - Two Republican incumbents representing District 3 on the DuPage County Board are facing challenges from younger Democratic candidates who say they’d bring a new approach to address ongoing challenges.
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‘Not the time to approve a sales tax,’ say opponents of Lake County school facilities referendum questionOct 17, 2026 12:13 pm - Another unified voice is opposing a question on the Nov. 3 ballot asking voters whether Lake County should be allowed to impose up to a 1% sales tax for school facilities.
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Now Arena marking 20th year in Hoffman Estates after overcoming early challengesOct 17, 2026 11:48 am - After two design concepts, two owners and even two names, Hoffman Estates’ Now Arena marks two decades of operation this month.
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As diesel costs soar, school district transportation budgets are paying the priceOct 17, 2026 10:53 am - School districts are facing significant budget challenges due to record-high diesel prices, which reached $6.83 per gallon in September. Districts like Naperville 203 anticipate spending an extra $300,000 on fuel alone.
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Mount Carmel’s Cloherty conquers the wind, throws for 421 yards in win over LoyolaOct 16, 2026 11:35 pm - Mount Carmel quarterback Brady Cloherty threw for 421 yards and 4 touchdowns, including a 99-yarder to Marshaun Thornton, as the Caravan beat Loyola on Friday.
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Perry, Glenbard East rally to tie late, then picks off South Elgin in OTOct 16, 2026 11:29 pm - Though listed as a defender, Montii Perry had done most of his damage for Glenbard East while running the ball. But his natural position made the difference in overtime...
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Fremd finds its groove to win Battle of the Tracks game vs. PalatineOct 16, 2026 11:24 pm - Palatine’s Pirates got off to a flying start. Fremd’s Vikings? They got rolling. And once Fremd's football team found its groove Friday night, there was no stopping it in...