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Midday News Roundup Aug. 31: Out-of-date flag goes unnoticed, dead fish surface in suburban lake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