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The choice of American Robert Prevost as the next pope shocked the world, including his brother, John, who lives in south suburban New Lenox.

Pope Francis brought Robert Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church. On Thursday, he ascended to become Pope Leo XIV — the first American pontiff.

A Kane County judge changed his mind and — over the prosecutor’s objections — returned a man accused of aggravated criminal sexual assault to electronic home monitoring.

Yes, Carmel Catholic sophomore quarterback Trae Taylor made a poor decision last week. But can we please just forgive him?

West Chicago’s new mayor announced the appointment of an interim city administrator and an interim city attorney this week, despite objections from city council members who argued he didn’t have the authority to make those decisions.

The Des Plaines City Council this week rejected a plan for a four-story, supported living center on the suburb’s northeast side.

White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church.

The Prospect girls track and field team won their 13th Mid-Suburban League championship Wednesday night at Hoffman Estates to tie Wheeling for the most titles in league history.

Johnny O’Brien and Will Graba helped Fremd put the MSL West title in a vice grip Wednesday in Palatine.

Water-related improvements in the unincorporated Wildwood and Gages Lake areas near Grayslake will continue this year.