Seeking its first trip to state since 2023, Lyons lost 6-5 on penalty kicks after playing Lockport to a 1-1 tie.

Nominating petitions for the Consolidated Election on April 6, 2027, are available at the Monee Village Hall, 25711 Egyptian Trail, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Beecher Trustee Jessica Smith brought some bad news to the Oct. 26 village board meeting regarding the 2030 census, and it could affect communities nationwide.

Summit's Argo Park hosted the free Boo Bash on Oct. 31 with candy, a bounce house, hot dogs, a movie and the final game day of the Argo Sparks league.

Moraine Valley Fire Academy students collected food and household essentials for Project Care, helping fellow students and families facing rising costs.

District reports include a driver charged with aggravated assault in a road-rage gun case, two DUI arrests and two officers struck.

Chicago's aviation chief told aldermen work to replace odorous noise-blocking windows near Midway Airport is scheduled to start in early 2027.

Ald. Marty Quinn (13th) said Mayor Brandon Johnson has no intention of carrying out the gunshot detection pilot program he recently announced.