From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois on Wednesday announced plans to release $18 million it received after successfully suing the Trump administration for withholding the funds that Congress had already allocated

Montini and IC Catholic are 3-0 after wins over bigger schools, Loyola exacted its revenge on St. Francis and Brother Rice nabbed a ranked win over St. Rita in Chicago. Also included in this week's notebook are updates on the CCL/ESCC White and Red Divisions.

From Capitol News Illinois: DHS’ work has already turned deadly after an ICE agent shot and killed a man last week in Franklin Park

One of four returning starters on York's offensive line, Jack Wahr has worked to make sure the Dukes have experienced a drop-off after reaching the Class 8A championship game last year. That, St. Francis offense takes positives in loss to Loyola and more in Bob Narang's notebook.

Naperville Irish Fest is Saturday, Sept. 20 at Central Park, while Glen Ellyn's Oktoberfest is at Two Hound Red Brewing Co. Thursday, Sept. 18 through Saturday, Sept. 20.

These northern Illinois pumpkin farms are ready to welcome guests for a day of family-friendly fall fun.

Are their warning signs as to whether or not the field will need 4-win teams to complete the field of 256? The data seems to think so. Steve Soucie breaks down how the playoff field projects after the third week of games.

Here are Sean King's photos from Tuesday's volleyball match between Geneva and Wheaton Warrenville South.

York volleyball rallied past Glenbard West in a matchup of two of the top teams in the West Suburban Silver, and Glenbard South, Timothy Christian, Benet and St. Francis volleyball were also winners in Tuesday's roundup.

The sign-up deadline is approaching for two Halloween events in Westmont.

The Guild in downtown Wheaton will offer breakfast, lunch and small and shareable dishes for dinner.

The Grove Foundation’s 2025 annual grant program is now open and accepting applications

Join hosts Joel Boenitz and Josh Welge as they break down Week 4 in Illinois high school football in the western suburbs.

Renée Koehler has submitted her resignation from the Lemont High School District 210 Board of Education.

CROP Hunger Walks during October will support local food pantries

Federal authorities continued the Operation Midway Blitz immigration enforcement campaign in the Western suburbs Tuesday, including a raid in Elgin attended by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem herself.

The Chicago Bears' defensive performance in Sunday's blowout loss to the Detroit Lions didn't look good. The numbers weren't better either. Here's an analysis of what went wrong defensively.

Congratulations to these 22 Illinois high school football players who were voted onto Friday Night Drive's Team of the Week for Week 3 of the 2025 high school football season

Ludacris, Timbaland and more hip hop artists will perform at the second annual event Saturday, Sept. 20 at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva.

Minor shuffling was all that really happened in the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings as all but four of the previous week's ranked teams claimed victory.

Willowbrook boys golf took sixth at the West Chicago Invite and Wheaton Academy girls tennis edged St. Francis in Monday's roundup.

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald as they review what happened in Week 3 in IHSA football

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters virtually Monday a day after their 52-21 loss to the Detroit Lions. Here are three of the most interesting things they said.

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker said political leaders, starting with President Donald Trump, need to do more to condemn political violence. Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dietrich, has filed an impeachment resolution against Pritzker.

Nazareth Academy will present “The Addams Family,” a macabre musical comedy based on the iconic characters created by Charles Addams

The Chicago Bears dropped to 0-2 after a blowout loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 2. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what went wrong

The MAC, located on the College of DuPage campus in Glen Ellyn, opens its 2025-26 season with Steve Solomon's 'My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy' Sept. 28.

Westmont Public Works is hosting an Oak-toberfest Program at NEAT Kitchen + Bar, 246 N. Cass Ave., on from 3to 6 p.m. Oct. 3.

The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge and Lisle is partnering with Collective Action to Build Community to pre-screen an award-winning feature-length documentary, “A Binding Truth“,  before it shows on PBS.

National Cheeseburger Day is Thursday, Sept. 18.

The Chicago Bears dropped to 0-2 after a 52-21 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon. Here are the five big takeaways from another disappointing loss.

The Chicago Bears came into Sunday's game at the Detroit Lions trying to prove that they can compete with one of the best. Instead, they have more questions to answer after a 52-21 loss.

Democratic candidates vying for outgoing U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat say tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump has hurt small businesses and farmers.

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who led the state from 1991 to 1999, has died. He was 79.

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is active for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions while cornerback Kyler Gordon and second-round picks Ozzy Trapilo and Shemar Turner are among the inactives.

Cantigny will offer a number of events this September, including a Revolutionary War Reenactment, Red Oak Farm Dinner, car show and more.

Robinson, a guitar virtuoso who's played with Emmylou Harris, Kenny Rogers, Chris Stapleton and more, will perform Saturday, Oct. 4.

Here are Tony Gadomski's photos from Friday's game between Mount Carmel and Nazareth in La Grange Park.

Wheaton Warrenville South’s Owen Yorke burst through a seam and raced 80 yards for a touchdown on the game’s first play from scrimmage, helping set the tone as the Tigers earned a 37-12 DuKane Conference victory over St. Charles East Friday night.

With quarterback Jake Johnson out with an injury, Wheaton North fed Max Serbick early and often, and his 308 yards and three touchdowns on 48 carries made the difference in a 30-20 win over Lake Park on Friday at Rexilius Field.

Jamen Williams threw for 204 yards and three touchdowns and Jake Thies had one of three Fenwick interceptions and a 67-yard TD run as the Friars remained unbeaten with a 43-26 win over Joliet Catholic that dropped the Hilltoppers to 0-3.

After looking like they'd lose late on a blocked field goal for the second week in a row, Addison Trail pulled off a miraculous comeback at Downers Grove South on Friday.

Sophomore quarterback Matthew Lee directed the Loyola offense to three straight touchdowns to start the game, and Jordan McKinley ran for two TDs out of Wildcats and caught two TDs in the Ramblers' 43-21 win at St. Francis.

Bradley-Bourbonnais ran away with a 35-6 victory over Waubonsie Valley at home on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

The Hinsdale Central Football team traveled to Downers Grove North Friday night to take on the Trojans.

The Chicago Bears will play the Lions on Sunday in what will be head coach Ben Johnson's first return to Detroit since the Bears hired him. Here are the top five storylines to watch Sunday afternoon.

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions with a hamstring injury. The Bears also reportedly signed kicker Jake Moody to their practice squad.

The Chicago Bears will head to Detroit to play the Lions on Sunday in Week 2. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the latest news from Halas Hall and preview Sunday's game

Additional shows include "Annie," "9 to 5" and "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story."

Here are David Toney's photos from Thursday's soccer game between Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville South.