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Highways construction-free, not police-free for holiday

Highway construction will be halted for drivers traveling over the Labor Day weekend, but officials are warning that police will be out in force to … Read more ›

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Some of the suspected marijuana seized from the house in Barrington. (Provided by the Drug Enforcement Administration)

Midday news roundup: Drug investigation nets 3 arrests and more

TribLocal’s midday roundup brings you TribLocal stories that folks are reading and talking about each day. Read on for a glimpse at what’s popular today … Read more ›

Nature
The Chicago skyline appears to rise over the Chevalier Woods, a Cook County forest preserve that runs along north River Road in Rosemont.  (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune)

Cook County Forest Preserve District considers recreation expansion

Imagine zip lining over leafy trees, scrambling up a rope course or enjoying a concert under a big blue sky. That’s not an ad for … Read more ›

Travel
Daryl Lietz, 70, and wife Paulette, 68, of Darien, walk through CTA turnstiles after listening to a CTA rail instructor explain the new fare cards for senior citizens at the CTA Red Line Cermak/Chinatown station last week. (Jose M. Osorio, Chicago Tribune)

Confusion starts as free rides end for most older transit riders

On the day that free transit rides ended for most seniors, there  was confusion, miscommunication and lack of information about the new reduced fare permit … Read more ›

Arts, Children and family, Entertainment
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Top 10 things to do this weekend

If you’re looking to fill your last weekend of summer with fun events in the suburbs, read on for the editors’ tops picks for this … Read more ›

News
Scouts pose in front of the 48-star flag. TribLocal photo by Annemarie Mannion

Midday News Roundup Aug. 31: Out-of-date flag goes unnoticed, dead fish surface in suburban lake

TribLocal’s midday roundup brings you TribLocal stories that folks are reading and talking about each day. Read on for a glimpse at what’s popular today … Read more ›

Seniors
From the community

Rainbow Club Travelers Journey to Michigan (Oct. 13)

Is anywhere in the Midwest as picturesque as Michigan in the fall? The Clarendon Hills Park District's Rainbow Club for active adults ages 50 and … Read more ›

Schools

College prep in Illinois: Are high school students ready?

A Tribune analysis of data available to Illinois citizens for the first time raises fundamental questions about how well the state’s public high schools are … Read more ›

Children and family
From the community

Fall Family Festival at Prospect Park (Sept. 10)

The Clarendon Hills Park District will bid a fond farewell to the summer season while welcoming autumn at the annual Fall Family Festival in Prospect … Read more ›

Crime and police
Illinois House Rep. Randy Ramey, who is the stepson of former Senate President James “Pate” Philip, was arrested early Sunday morning after failing field-sobriety and breath tests. (HANDOUT / August 31, 2011)

DuPage County GOP chair charged with DUI

The new DuPage County Republican chairman failed four field sobriety tests and a breath test found twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system … Read more ›