Gerald Steele

  U.S. Reps. Sean Casten, left, and Bill Foster, center, repeatedly were interrupted by pro-Palestinian activists during a January 2024 candidate forum in Naperville. Democratic candidate Qasim Rashid is at right. Russell Lissau/[email protected], January 2023 Members of the suburban congressional delegation aren’t letting disruptive demonstrations by pro-Palestinian activists deter them from hosting town hall meetings … Read more

A person spotted driving a stolen car was arrested Saturday morning in West Dundee after striking a tree and then trying to run away, police announced. The vehicle had been reported stolen in Carpentersville. It was spotted about 10:15 a.m. entering West Dundee on the Main Street Bridge, police said in a Facebook post. The … Read more

Fremd graduate Jack Walsh is a preseason all-Mountain West Conference pick at center for the University of Wyoming. Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming Athletics From his first moment on the campus of the University of Wyoming, former Fremd offensive lineman Jack Walsh felt comfortable and at home. But for Walsh, who has earned honors … Read more

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift (4) is stopped by Kansas City Chiefs nose tackle Mike Pennel (69) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) AP The Chicago Bears were in for a tough test when they traveled to Kansas City … Read more

Former Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks will start against his former team Sunday, the Angels announced Friday. AP This was a day of memories for the Cubs, from the memorial service for Ryne Sandberg at Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago to Kyle Hendricks reminiscing about his former team in Anaheim. Before the Cubs opened a … Read more

Members of the Montini Catholic football team hoist the Class 3A football championship trophy last season. Scott Anderson/Shaw Local News Network We’re getting close to the end of our countdown to the start of prep football. All summer, week after week, we’ve provided insight related to the 2025 season for teams, players and coaches throughout … Read more

  Des Plaines will buy the former restaurant building at 1062 Lee St. and its parking lot for $675,000. Paul Valade/[email protected] Des Plaines is breaking out its checkbook and buying more rundown commercial property on Lee Street for future redevelopment. The city council on Monday agreed to purchase a vacant restaurant building at 1062 Lee … Read more

President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup Winners Trophy Friday during an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House. AP President Donald Trump on Friday said Chicago will likely be the next target of his efforts to crack down on crime, homelessness and illegal immigration. Trump indicated that the Midwestern city could … Read more

Roland Schmidt A Cook County judge on Friday announced an indictment against a downstate Illinois man who authorities say fatally shot his daughter-in-law last month outside a Schaumburg hotel. Roland Schmidt, 76, of Stillman Valley, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Christine Moyer, 45, of Galena, Ohio. Prosecutors said Schmidt shot Moyer … Read more