Julian Overton's 16 points paced Lemont to a big conference crossover win over Oak Lawn, Cameron Mercer scored 24 points in a Riverside-Brookfield win and Liz Pettinger's 507 series led Willowbrook bowling to a dual win in Thursday's roundup.

From Capitol News Illinois: At the core of the law is a structure to incentivize energy storage, or battery, projects. It will result in new charges to ratepayers, though supporters of the bill say that those costs would be offset by cost savings from greater energy efficiency

State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit of Oswego called the shooting of Renee Nicole Good a profound failure of accountability and a moment that demands national action. Suburban activist says communities need to ban ICE from public spaces.

The GOP field of candidates running for governor in the March 17 primary is down to four, after an Illinois State Board of Elections vote Thursday.

A trailer bill tweaking some parts of the state’s transit rescue bill could surface when the General Assembly reconvenes, legislative leaders said Wednesday at a City Club Chicago forum.

From Capitol News Illinois: A new poll shows Darren Bailey holds a commanding lead in a four-person Republican primary for Illinois Governor

The Chicago Bears will get back one and could get back two playmakers for Saturday’s Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers. The team ruled slot cornerback Kyler Gordon as questionable for the game while wide receiver Rome Odunze had no designation.

Naperville's BrightSide Theatre presents 'Phantom in Concert' Jan. 9-11.

You don't need to travel too far to enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing.

Candidates in a pair of statewide races are off the March 17 primary ballot due to successful objections to their nominating petitions, Illinois State Board of Elections officials ruled Wednesday.

Sample a variety of unique cocoa flavors and freshly-roasted coffees.

New restaurants include Fire + Wine and Rosebud Steakhouse in St. Charles, Uzu Revolving Sushi in Lombard and The Grand Social House & Tavern in Wauconda.

The new year kicks off with 'Broadway Through the Years' Jan. 31-Feb. 1.

Upcoming shows include 'Come From Away,' 'Heartbreak Hotel,' 'Frozen The Musical' and 'Little Shop of Horrors.'

Willowbrook senior OJ Powell, who scored 25 points in a win over Wheeling and in the process, passed Everett Stubblefield III as Willowbrook’s all-time leading scorer with 1,451 points and counting, is the Suburban Life Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Read more about him.

Rain will likely start in the afternoon, with the heavier rains and thunderstorms moving in by 6 p.m., the National Weather Service said

In almost 125 minutes of football this season, the Bears have not held a lead against the Packers, Marc Silverman writes. On Saturday, Ben Johnson’s offense must come out with urgency and get back to playing physical football

By the opening frame’s end, St. Charles North forced three turnovers, a pair thanks to stifling full-court pressure, and coach Grant Oler’s squad kept up that intensity all game long on the way to a 43-30 DuKane Conference victory at Wheaton Warrenville South.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood told reporters on Wednesday that federal immigration enforcement leaders did not see “high levels” of U.S. citizens being detained “as a problem.”

A candidate for a largely West suburban congressional seat was struck from the March 17 primary ballot Wednesday because of petition problems while another in the 11th district will keep his spot.

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters Wednesday at Halas Hall as the team prepared for Saturday’s NFL Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze and slot cornerback Kyler Gordon practiced Wednesday as the team returned to the field ahead of Saturday’s Wild Card matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

The GPS Parent Series will present Empowering Athletes: Fostering Confidence for Peak Performance with former Division I athlete and author Kirsten Jones at noon and 7 p.m. Jan. 21 via Zoom.

Downers Grove will host this open house to provide information and answer questions about the the 39th Street Shared Use Path project

From Capitol News Illinois: The Trump administration announced late Tuesday that it was freezing distribution of about $10 billion in federal child care and family assistance funds to five Democratic-led states, including Illinois.

If you’re practicing Dry January, or a dry 2026 and beyond, myriad suburban restaurants have sophisticated and crafted takes on nonalcoholic drinks.

Recycle a wide variety of items at Wheaton’s monthly electronic, scrap metal, textile and more recycling events

Joseph Lubbe poured in 27 points to lead York past Willowbrook, Michael Nee hit seven 3-pointers and scored 23 in a Glenbard East win, Cameron Mercer tallied 25 in a Riverside-Brookfield win, plus Glenbard South and Wheaton Warrenville South were also both winners Tuesday.

Until proven otherwise, Caleb Williams and coach Ben Johnson could be the NFL’s next great dynasty. If this partnership is going to thrive, Saturday’s game would be a good time to show it.

After months of debate, and a ruling by a state agency in favor of Ascension’s closing it down, the Alexian Brothers Medical Center’s labor and delivery unit in Elk Grove Village served its last patient Tuesday.

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon would’ve returned to the practice field Tuesday according to an estimated injury report the team sent out. That came after the Bears designated both Gordon and left tackle Braxton Jones to come off injured reserve earlier in the day.

From Capitol News Illinois: No state leader, including Welch on Tuesday, has explicitly ruled out addressing the Bears’ concerns this year. But the speaker, who is entering his sixth year leading the House, said this session will be all about “affordability.”

DuPage County Stormwater Management is accepting applications for its new Cost-Share Drainage Assistance Program.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson believed his team was "mentally prepare to play five more weeks" as the team prepared for its first playoff game since 2020.

Sample a variety of whiskeys paired with a five-course dinner on Jan. 16-17.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Department of Human Services disclosed recently that it mistakenly uploaded private health-related information about hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans to a publicly accessible website and left it there for more than three years

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters virtually Monday, a day after the team ended the regular season with a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said.

Illinois is reporting its first influenza death in a child this season

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker is not making a graduated income tax a priority in 2026, despite backing the idea in principle and mounting budget pressures.

The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child -- leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance

Nazareth Academy to continue Parent Speaker Series in 2026

2026 marks a new capital program for the Illinois Tollway and votes on whether to increase tolls.

Master gardener Cindy Crosby will speak on “Bison Tales and Tall Grass Trails” at the Jan. 23 meeting on the Lombard Garden Club.

The Chicago area has been a fertile ground for Winter Olympians over the years, from champion figure skaters to fearless ski jumpers.

Flu activity is very high across Illinois coming out of Christmas week, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported.

The Chicago Bears ended the regular season on a sour note Sunday afternoon with a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. Here are the five big takeaways from a disappointing loss to end the regular season.

The Chicago Bears ended the regular season with an overall flat performance Sunday afternoon, losing to the Detroit Lions 19-16 at Soldier Field.

The Chicago Bears’ opponents for the 2026 season are set. Take a look at where the Bears will be playing next season and who will come into town.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze and starting left tackle Ozzy Trapilo will be inactive against the Detroit Lions in the team’s regular-season finale on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field.

OJ Powell scored 25 points and became Willowbrook's career scoring leader, passing Everett Stubblefield III, in the Warriors' win over Wheeling, Downers Grove North also won at the WSC/MSL Showdown and Nazareth girls basketball rolled to a win in Wisconsin in Saturday's roundup.