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Best Buy Classic brings hoops talent from all over the nation to the area

By Jeff Vorva | Thursday at 1:45 p.m.

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 ›

Several capital projects are underway at Harper College in Palatine, thanks to a referendum approved a few years ago. (Kate Thayer/Tribune)

Public to see Harper capital work

By Kate Thayer | Thursday at 10:50 a.m.

Voters living within Harper College’s boundaries will soon see the bulk of the tax dollars they approved in a capital projects referendum more than three … Read more ›

Area tennis teams hoping for success at state meet

By Jeff Vorva | Wednesday at 1:40 p.m.

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 ›

The boys state track and field meet gets underway Thursday in Charleston. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Area boys track athletes looking for big finishes at state

By Jeff Vorva | Tuesday at 11:14 a.m.

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 ›

Evanston's Margaret Bamgbose, left, won a state title in the 300 hurdles. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Area track stars bring home gold from state meet

By Jeff Vorva | Monday at 2:23 p.m.

Three individuals and one relay team from the TribLocal North/Northwest suburban area won state championships at the Illinois High School Association Girls Track and Field … Read more ›

Missouri-based pet food maker issues another recall

May 18 at 7:18 p.m.

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 ›

Thunderstorms hit Chicago area

May 15 at 7:16 p.m.

Strong thunderstorms expected to pack winds of up to 50 mph were hitting the Chicago area this evening, but are expected to blow through quickly. … Read more ›

Bolingbrook native and Montini and College of DuPage standout Andrew Brauer was one of three outfielders to earn All-Conference honors and has helped Lewis University to the postseason tournament for the first time since 1996. (Photo courtesy of Steve Woltmann)

Area stars lead Lewis to NCAA tourney for first time since 1996

By Jeff Vorva | May 15 at 2:39 p.m.

Lewis University has a rich baseball tradition but has fallen on hard times in recent years. But the Flyers are back to a lofty position … Read more ›

Metra riders, many with backpacks and rolling bags, exit trains Friday downtown. Metra is advising passengers on all its lines that they will be subject to screening and restrictions on what they can carry on trains during the NATO summit. (Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune / May 11, 2012)

Metra: Customers will face screenings, searches during NATO summit

May 12 at 12:10 p.m.

Forget that cup of coffee or water bottle. And leave your backpack at home. Those are among the messages Metra is sending to riders who … Read more ›

Quinn gets bill that would raise insurance costs for retirees

May 10 at 5:29 p.m.

The state Senate approved legislation that would require retired state workers to pick up more of the costs of their health insurance. The measure, which … Read more ›

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