More than 300 basketball teams from across the country will invade the north and northwest suburbs for the Best Buy Chicago Classic. The tournament runs … Read more ›
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Pedestrian fatally struck by freight train in western suburbs
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a freight train late Wednesday on railroad tracks used by Metra, delaying two late night commuter trains, officials said. The … Read more ›
Area tennis teams hoping for success at state meet
Two-time defending boys tennis state champion New Trier will have its work cut out for it to try to win its third straight title. The … Read more ›
Big throws at a big show — Benedictine hosts world class track and field athletes June 9
A few weeks before some of the best shot put, discus, javelin and hammer throwers in the country try out for the London Olympics in … Read more ›
Area boys track athletes looking for big finishes at state
Since 1990, only five TribLocal area teams have won Illinois High School Association boys track and field state titles. Joliet West won the Class AA … Read more ›
Traffic and commuting expected to return to normal on Tuesday
Expressway traffic jams and the familiar hunt for curbside parking in downtown Chicago return Tuesday, as the daily commute gets back to normal after the … Read more ›
West suburban track standouts bring home medals, state records
Several relay teams and individuals from West suburban schools in the TribLocal area brought home medals from the Illinois High School Association state track finals, … Read more ›
Supreme Court refuses to hear Illinois redistricting challenge
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to redistricting in Illinois despite complaints from the League of Women Voters of Illinois that … Read more ›
Missouri-based pet food maker issues another recall
The Associated Press reports: Illinois is among the states from where Meta, Mo.-based Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling another type of dog food because … Read more ›
Wheaton Academy student organizes basketball skills camp to aid four classmates
There is no “wait ‘til next year” attitude for Wheaton Academy junior Brandon Ruggles and he is setting up a basketball skills clinic to help … Read more ›
