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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson declares reelection campaign

By Alice Yin and Jake Sheridan
Sep 13, 2026 10:51 am - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday he will seek a second term, ending speculation over his plans by making a forceful argument that he deserves four more years in City Hall to try to entrench his progressive agenda.
‘Safe, stigma-free alternative’: DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center marks anniversary

By Alicia Fabbre
Sep 13, 2026 9:43 am - In its first year of operations, DuPage County’s Crisis Recovery Center has completed more than 2,200 onsite assessments, providing mental health and addiction recovery services to thousands of residents and easing the strain on area emergency rooms.
Supporters united at vigil and remembrance on anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death

By Mick Zawislak
Sep 12, 2026 6:00 pm - A remembrance to mark the death anniversary of conservative activist and Northwest suburban native Charlie Kirk Saturday at Lakewood Chapel in Arlington Heights fell short of standing room only but those who attended were united in honoring his memory.
Germanfest brings authentic music, food and beer to Hoffman Estates for 20th year

By Brian Hill
Sep 12, 2026 2:58 pm - Festivalgoers in lederhosen filled the crowd Saturday as edelweiss could be heard playing in the background at Hoffman Estates’ 20th annual Oktoberfest-themed Platzkonzert Germanfest.
Parking deck plan for Naperville’s Nichols Library needs to be redone

By CAROLYN STEIN
Sep 12, 2026 2:21 pm - Naperville will need to start from scratch on design plans for a new parking deck at Nichols Library, a process that could cost $1.8 million, according to a city manager’s memo.
Public defense reform advances as Illinois moves to hire statewide public defender

By HANNAH MEISEL
Sep 12, 2026 2:00 pm - In the latest step of a yearslong process toward public defense reform in Illinois, the state supreme court this week opened applications for a statewide public defender. A 2025 law created the Office of the Statewide Public Defender after Illinois’ 2023 abolition of its cash bail system revealed profound resource shortages in public defender offices around the state. The initial statewide public defender is set to begin the job on Jan. 1.
Naper Pride Fest not happening this year, organizers say

By CAROLYN STEIN
Sep 12, 2026 12:25 pm - Naper Pride Fest — traditionally held in September — is not happening this year, organizers confirmed in a Facebook post this week.
Doors open on new Boys & Girls Club’s impact center in Carpentersville

By GLORIA CASAS
Sep 12, 2026 12:06 pm - The Boys & Girls Club of the Northwest Suburbs officially opened its teen impact center Thursday, announcing it would be named for the family foundation whose donation helped them meet the building’s $13.2 million fundraising goal.
Hearing set on fate of Waukegan hospital property: ‘They need to find a resolution as soon as possible’

By STEVE SADIN
Sep 12, 2026 11:58 am - Vista Medical Center East may be required to pay rent to a landlord if Lake County Judge R. Christopher Ditton orders the real estate at the northwest corner of Sheridan Road and Glen Flora. Avenue, where the hospital sits, transferred to a new owner because of unpaid property taxes.
‘Right thing to do’ or ‘feel-good’ PR? Suburbs split on whether ICE bans on municipal property actually work

By Eric Peterson
Sep 12, 2026 9:46 am - After a year in which some suburbs pushed back against Operation Midway Blitz by passing local laws prohibiting immigration enforcement on municipal property, debate continues over how effective those measures have been.

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