Documentary covers two decades of Peotone airport fight to open with free screening June 13

Illinois lawmakers lead US in spending campaign cash for childcare — and one dog

Illinois’ new cellphone ban receives praise, criticism from Chicago-area school communities

Paige Seivert drives in three runs as Lincoln-Way West wins first softball state title. ‘Wanted this so bad.’

Remembering their father, Nick and Jason Mayoski take Marist to third place in state. ‘In our hearts. Always.’

Baseball, softball and soccer scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

Notre Dame-bound Connor Elenteny throws no-hitter as Mount Carmel tops Brother Rice in sectional. ‘A step up.’

Nick Seaman, a Missouri hockey recruit, keeps Sandburg’s baseball season alive in sectional. ‘A little grit.’

Illinois 250: The political land of Lincoln, but also Addams, Daley, Washington, Jackson, Obama and more

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Michigan commit Lexi Kyros focuses on positives after Marist’s semifinal vs. Lincoln-Way West. ‘Super hyped.’

Baseball, softball and soccer scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

In only third year playing volleyball, Michael Forbes emerges for Marist in state quarterfinals. ‘I love it.’

St. Xavier-bound Abby Brueggmann proves point for Lincoln-Way West in semifinal upset of Marist. ‘So great.’

Illinois moving forward with closing Logan women’s prison, rebuilding it at Stateville prison site near Joliet

Slowed for two years, Bella DeMaio battles through vocal cord issue to lead Lemont at state. ‘Meant so much.’

Southland Development Authority event works to boost south suburban development

Darren Bailey woos press after years of media attacks as Republican continues to try to reset image

Oak Lawn educator marshals ‘full community effort’ to bring libraries to Zimbabwe schools

Stickney Township focuses on mental, dental health for kids, older residents

Video, texting and noises among south suburban concerns on school cellphone ban

The details of Illinois’ budget raising social media, crypto and fantasy sports taxes and pausing gas tax hike

Will County panel delays decision on proposed hydro-excavation business near Homer Glen

Lansing police issue shelter in place order due to manhunt after shooting

Farmers market season begins with revival in Oak Forest, additions to Homewood’s event

Park Forest hears plan to convert St. Irenaeus Church into a communty service campus

Inspired by piping plover enthusiasts, a Lockport couple protects killdeer eggs at construction site

ComEd announces $2.5 million small business relief fund as supply prices rise again this summer

Treylan Webster delivers tying RBI hit as Brother Rice rallies to overcome Reavis in sectional. ‘Got it done.’

Julio Gutierrez cashes in as St. Rita overpowers Evergreen Park in sectional. ‘Line drives are my money.’

Baseball, softball and soccer scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

Red-hot Conor McCabe homers again to lift Lincoln-Way Central past Marist in sectional. ‘Sets the standard.’

Back from Tommy John surgery, Miami-bound Ian Tosi pitches Mount Carmel past St. Laurence. ‘It’s unreal.’

Around the Southland: Southland College Prep celebrates being ‘all in,’ and more

Link and Option Center mobile clinic to provide mental, maternal healthcare in south suburbs

Illinois OKs immigration detention limits and e-bike rules while prescriptions board and police bill stall

Tinley Park Village Board appoints deputy police chief, approves new restaurants

Rev. William T. O’Mara served St. Elizabeth Seton in Orland Park; Marian Catholic

Southland crime: Matteson fatal crash, Palos Hills sexual assault, and more

31 Chicago food and drink festivals for summer 2026

Known before for basketball, Brother Rice’s Quinn Nolan powers up in volleyball sectional final. ‘Hidden gem.’

After watching Ohio State star Christian Teresi, Drew Fiedler sets up Marist’s state return. ‘Fill that role.’

Chase Bergeson scores big goal, gets Lemont back to state for first time since 2018. ‘The rock of the team.’

Chicago Christian Schools announces plan to purchase Trinity Christian College campus

Cook County Forest Preserves looks to purchase and restore 5-acre parcel in Orland Hills

Three abandoned houses catch fire in Harvey, power line cut

Roofing companies partner with Habitat for Humanity to replace Oak Forest veteran’s roof

Pope Leo plays tennis religiously as part of an Augustinian devotion to sports and spirituality

Lemont’s Claire Podrebarac continues hit parade in marathon supersectional game. ‘Took one inning at a time.’

No bad vibes. Not this time. Wisconsin recruit Soleil Tate sends Marist back to state. ‘Do it for my team.’