A special Catholic Mass will be held at Chicago’s Rate Field to celebrate Pope Leo XIV.
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More cops, new fire station needed to handle a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights?
Arlington Heights leaders are contemplating the manpower and resources needed to handle security and emergency response for a potential new Bears stadium in town.
Pope Leo XIV not registered as a Republican in Illinois
In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that the new pope is a registered Republican, three European leaders were caught with drugs and more.
Rare dust storm that raced through Chicago area caused by strong winds from cluster of thunderstorms
A rare dust storm swept in from the southwest and enveloped the Chicago metropolitan area Friday evening, darkening the sky and creating eerie images.
Lincicome: Can it be a baseball rivalry without Eddie Vedder?
Without apology Major League Baseball has concocted something called “Rivalry Weekend,” depending on stunt scheduling and geography to juice what the 1-2-3 inning cannot.
Drivers urged to stay off roads in Illinois amid dust storms
Illinois officials are urging people not to travel amid dust storm warnings across parts of the state, including much of the Chicago area.
‘We need Democrats who won’t flinch’: Biss joins growing roster for Schakowsky’s seat
Crowded field emerges in race to replace retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois’ sprawling 9th Congressional District spanning Cook, Lake and McHenry counties.
Naperville Salute canceled this year, but hopes to be back in 2026
Increasing costs have prompted the cancellation of this year’s Naperville Salute festival. The three-day event, which honors military and first responders, would have been held the last weekend of June at Rotary Hill.
2 charged in armed robbery of postal worker, theft of checks worth more than $500,000
One man is charged with robbing a postal carrier, and he and another man also are accused of stealing checks worth more than $500,000 from mail-collection boxes in Hinsdale and Oak Brook.
Mason running to succeed Morrison as Cook County Board’s 15th District commissioner
Ted Mason, the Democratic Committeeman of Elk Grove Township and chief of staff for 15th District Cook County Board Commissioner Kevin Morrison, has announced his candidacy to succeed Morrison next year.