The Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District will spray for mosquitoes on Aug. 27.

Here are team-by-team breakdowns, five players to watch, five can't miss games plus Steve Soucie's predictions for the Upstate Eight Conference.

With the kickoff of the high school football season days away, here is the Friday Night Drive preseason Top 25. Who is No. 1?

"Your remarks about this effort over the last several weeks have betrayed a continuing slip in your mental faculties and are not fit for the auspicious office that you occupy," Gov. JB Pritzker said of President Donald Trump’s threats to deploy the military into Chicago’s streets

Two years after Illinois became the first state in the nation to eliminate cash bail, the Trump administration is threatening to revoke federal funding from local and state governments that allow cashless bail.The Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice condemned the action.

The list includes voters’ names, addresses, voting history and the date when they registered to vote

Cantigny Park has announced its schedule of events for visitors of all ages this September. Details, tickets and menus are available at cantigny.org.

The Chicago Bears will need to cut their roster down to 53 players ahead of Tuesday's deadline. Here are the latest moves the Bears have made so far.

The Park District of La Grange will host the grand opening of the newly renovated Waiola Park at 4 p.m. on Sept. 3.

A Carol Stream man accused of setting fire to his home, causing a large explosion and severely damaging his neighbors’ homes, will remain in jail until his next court date.

Make the end of summer more memorable by planning a getaway at a unique resort or bed & breakfast in northern Illinois

The two-vehicle collision occurred on Interstate 355 near Lemont early Sunday morning.

The owner of My Half of the Sky coffee shop has opened The Kiln, a co-working and social house in downtown Wheaton.

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright wanted to prove that he can still play in the NFL when the team signed him in April. Here's how a group chat with his brother and cousin, who both play in the league, helped him do that this training camp.

Downers Grove police are investigating a robbery that reportedly took place Friday night at the Walgreens on Ogden Avenue, authorities said.

U.S. Rep. Underwood discusses redistricting and Israel-Hamas conflict at DeKalb town hall.

Can Lemont continue its dominance of the South Suburban Blue with an experienced offensive group? Can Hillcrest return to its peak form? Can TF North duplicate a breakout 2023? Team breakdowns, five players to watch, five can't miss games and Steve Soucie's predictions.

Illinois will allow health care professionals to prescribe certain medications over the next decade even if the federal government revokes approval for a drug under House Bill 3637

The Woodridge Village Board will continue its review of the proposed ordinance regarding safety regulations and age restrictions for e-bikes and e-scooters in early September.

The Chicago Bears' starters came out slow Friday night at the Kansas City Chiefs, but the backups came back in the final seconds to win 29-27. Here are five of the biggest takeaways from Friday night’s game.

The Lombard Historical Society and Lombard Historic Preservation Commission invite the public to a Victorian afternoon from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 30 at Lombard Cemetery

Trump indicated Chicago could receive similar treatment to what he’s done in Washington, D.C., where he’s deployed 2,000 troops on the streets

Team breakdowns, five players to watch, five can't miss games and Steve Soucie's predictions for the CCL/ESCC Green.

The West End Arts Festival will be held Sept. 6-7 in La Grange.

The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 will host its 12th annual Oktoberfest from 4:30 to 11 p.m. Sept. 12 and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 13.

Hosted by the Lemont High School Educational Foundation, the Taste of Lemont will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Metra Lot in downtown Lemont.

The city of Wheaton and the Wheaton Park District invite the community to attend Wheaton’s annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony in the Memorial Park band shell, 225 Karlskoga Ave.

A man has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after crashing early Friday into the Uncle Jon’s Music store in downtown Westmont.

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears will wrap up the preseason Friday night when they travel to play the Kansas City Chiefs. Here are four of the storylines to watch Friday night.

A federal indictment accused four business owners from Will, Cook and DuPage counties of fraudulently obtaining about $2.8 million from COVID-19 pandemic relief programs.

Team breakdowns, five players to watch, five can't miss games and Steve Soucie's predictions for the CCL/ESCC Purple.

Shaw Media is set to buy four northern Illinois newspapers after their publisher abruptly shut down operations earlier this month, including The Rochelle News-Leader, Ogle County Life, The Mendota Reporter, and The Amboy News

Here are Gary Duncan's photos from Glenbard West football practice.

The Glen Ellyn Park District will hold a public input session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Glen Ellyn Police Station, 65 S Park Blvd., regarding playground equipment at Panfish Park

The GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will host Oprah Magazine’s Martha Beck in a presentation titled “Beyond Anxiety: A Creative Path to Fill Your Life with Joy and Calm” at noon and 7 p.m. Sept. 3 via Zoom.

The People’s Resource Center will hold its Fall Career and Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3, at the Westmont location, 104 Chestnut Ave.

Tap into history at a free informational event at an event hosted by the Downers Grove Historical Society and the village of Downers Grove at 7 p.m. Sept. 24.

The DuPage County Fairgrounds will also host the ESCONI Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show Aug. 23.

The fall months bring several craft beer festivals throughout northern Illinois.

How long can a political candidate’s decision to loan their campaign money allow them to take unlimited donations from donors? As long as four years for a state senator, according to Senate President Don Harmon’s attorney.

The Midwest Hops and Hot Sauce Festival is a celebration of bold flavors and local craft culture, bringing together beer lovers, spice enthusiasts and foodies.

The Bears gave their fans exactly what they were craving in their preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, the first taste of the Ben Johnson era, Marc Silverman writes.

Chicago Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent couldn't hold back tears when thinking about where he came from to where he was on Wednesday. He went from being an undrafted free agent to earning a two-year, $10 million extension.

Team breakdowns, five players to watch, five can't miss games and Steve Soucie's predictions for the CCL/ESCC White.

Montini Catholic Football in Lombard will hold a special celebration honoring the 10-year anniversary of its 2015 championship season.

The Lombard Historical Society, in partnership with Brew Avenue Events, will hold its 4th Annual Food Truck Social Fundraiser from 4 to 9 p.m. Sept. 6 at 23 West Maple St. in downtown Lombard.

The city of Wheaton Community Relations Commission invites the community to attend the Wheaton Block Party, a free, family-friendly event frm noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 20. at Memorial Park, 225 Karlskoga Ave.

The Veterans Assistance Commission of DuPage County, along with the DuPage County Recorder’s Office will host the annual Veterans Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 26.

The Chicago Bears have secured their quarterback room for their next few seasons when they reportedly signed backup quarterback Tyson Bagent to a two-year, $10 million extension Wednesday.

Both full-time temporary and hourly on-call positions are available to help maintain more than 45,000 lane miles statewide during the winter months, according to IDOT.