Nazareth softball banged out 11 hits in a win over Morton and Montini, Downers Grove North and Willowbrook baseball were all winners Tuesday.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wants the Chicago Bears to find a solution to their stadium search sooner rather than later. He made the comments Tuesday at the league’s annual meetings in Phoenix.

From Capitol News Illinois: Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, sponsored the bill after hearing from an agency that had funding and a house ready to open a CILA, but was blocked by local zoning, despite a long wait list. The bill passed the house 77-35

NFL owners approved five rule changes at their annual league meetings in Phoenix on Tuesday. They approved rules that will change aspects of the kickoff, allow support for NFL officials as well as one in case of a referee work stoppage.

The NFL’s annual meetings continued in Phoenix on Tuesday as AFC coaches met with reporters. Here are five of the most interesting things coaches said about current and former Chicago Bears players and coaches Tuesday.

The National Corn Growers Association recently released a report, “America’s Crop at Risk: The Future of Corn and Family Farms,” illustrating how far U.S. agriculture has come and how urgent action is needed to secure its future

A 6,500-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1907, has changed hands.

After a breakout run in Oak Brook, immersive entertainment brand brings its live studio-style game show to Woodfield Mall.

Other performers this summer include The Beach Boys, Gov't Mule, Poi Dog Pondering, Lauren Alaina and tributes to Bee Gees, Led Zeppelin and many more.

Winds gusts could reach 60 mph with possibility of half-dollar size hail, the National Weather Service said.

Jimmy O'Connor homered and drove in five runs as Nazareth baseball beat Morton to stay undefeated, James Sobkowiak's huge day keyed a Downers Grove South win, and Lemont, Glenbard West, Willowbrook and IC Catholic Prep baseball were also winners in Monday's roundup.

Addyson Dunn and catcher Danielle Stone teamed up for a stellar day in the circle, and Dunn drove in the tying run and Stone the winning run in the bottom of the seventh as Oswego East rallied past Lemont 2-1 to stay undefeated, the program's best start since 2018.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters Monday morning at the NFL’s annual meeting in Phoenix. Here are four of the most interesting things Johnson said.

From Capitol News Illinois: Operation Midway Blitz brought hundreds of federal immigration agents to the Chicago area last fall and led to more than 4,500 arrests. What happens to the children in these situations?

Spring is here, and that means it's the perfect season to get out and explore new destinations.

From Capitol News Illinois: A bill to allow for small, plug-in solar panel systems is moving through the Illinois Senate, which would open access to solar power for renters and others who can’t install rooftop solar panels

A single-family home in Chicago that sold for $5.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County during the past week.

Downers Grove North's Philip Cupial won the 1,600-meter run and Downers Grove South's Karen Boakye the triple jump at the Illinois Indoor Championships, and Nazareth, Downers Grove North, Downers Grove South, Glenbard East and Wheaton Warrenville South baseball were all winners.

From city streets to small towns, these photos show how No Kings protests unfolded across northern Illinois on Saturday

A single-family home in Westchester that sold for $400,000 is leading the list of the best real estate deals in DuPage / Cook County in the past week

Nick Kois got a game-ending strikeout with the tying run at third base as Montini baseball won at Joliet Catholic and Jack Slightom and two Lyons relievers combined on a two-hit shutout at

From Capitol News Illinois: House Bill 5507 would ban “ultraprocessed” foods in schools. The bill passed out of a public health committee on a partisan 6-2 vote

Upcoming events include the Spritz Stroll, the return of Innovator Hale Street Tents and more!

Here are boys volleyball previews for teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

A standout wrestler, Montini junior lineman Gavin Ericson-Staton has emerged as a three-star prospect and will be a top player for the Broncos in 2026. Blake Pohlman, a MaxPreps Freshman All-American, is a player to watch on defense.

The 1986 film, starring Charlie Sheen, Winona Ryder and the late Corey Haim, was filmed in Glen Ellyn.

The NFL world will convene in Phoenix next for the league's annual meeting. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar will preview the meeting and what they want to learn from the Chicago Bears

The NFL world will convene in Phoenix next week for the league’s annual meeting as the offseason continues. Here are four things that we can learn from the Chicago Bears at the NFL annual meeting.

David Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year’s national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals.

Glenbard South and Hinsdale South volleyball, and Westmont baseball were winners Thursday.

From Capitol News Illinois: The bill calls for annual increases in university funding of $135 million each year over the next several years, with priority for new money given to schools that are currently the most underfunded.

The Stacy Ann Baker Charitable Fund has donated $3 million to facilitate and enhance the educational and athletic opportunities of the students of the Lyons Township High School District 204

From Capitol News Illinois: The measures included a ban on junk fees, classification of “child torture” as a Class X felony, a retry at a nonprofit savings bill, and a bill to strip Chicago’s authority to alter the minimum wage for workers who make tips

The new 'Riverdance 30' production features new choreography, lighting and “The New Generation” of performers.

The Downers Grove Historical Society invites the community to celebrate local history, heritage and hometown pride during FoundersFest Week 2026, a week-long series of events honoring the people and stories that shaped Downers Grove

Two music-packed weekends offer an expanded concert experience and powerhouse lineup with performances by Melissa Etheridge on June 7, Blues Traveler on July 24 and Nelly on July 25.

The main window for severe weather is expected between about 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., with the greatest threat focused near and south of Interstate 80. A gradual warming trend is expected over the weekend, with temperatures rebounding into the 70s by early next week

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles could reward right tackle Darnell Wright for a second-team All-Pro season with a contract extension this offseason. Here’s a look at what a potential extension could look like.

A program called One Click College Admit offers free admission – without the essays or recommendations needed – to most of the state’s public universities and all of its community colleges

Cannon Madej struck out 14 batters over six innings in a Lemont baseball win, Lou Ratcliffe hit two of four homers in a Lyons baseball win, Landon Thome homered in a Nazareth baseball win and Montini, Wheaton Warrenville South, Wheaton Academy and York were also winners.

Lyons forward Lauren Salvino scored in the ninth minute and Wheaton Warrenville South midfielder Kelsey Clousing converted a breakaway equalizer in the 56th minute as the Tigers and Lions played to a 1-1 draw in nonconference girls soccer action Wednesday evening.

From Capitol News Illinois: An Illinois House committee advanced a bill that would prohibit the federal government from operating an immigration detention center within 1,500 feet of any home, school, daycare center, park, forest preserve, cemetery or place of worship

From Capitol News Illinois: The bill would establish an independent board with the ability to set and implement the maximum price on certain prescription drugs

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joined state and local leaders in warning of a deluge of text scams that arrive on targets’ phones disguised as official court or government communications.

From Capitol News Illinois: A House education committee unanimously approved the latest version of a bill that would require school boards to prohibit public school students from using their cellphones in the classroom

Here are previews of boys tennis teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Celebrate spring with Glen Ellyn Park District in late April and May, including the Tween Neon Glow Silent Disco, Fitness Free Week and the Ackerman Pickleball Tournament

Four Lemont High School students were honored with March Student of the Month accolades at the board of education’s meeting on March 16.

From Capitol News Illinois: Midwestern governors, including Illinois’ JB Pritzker, are seeking a permanent solution to being able to use the ethanol blend E15 gasoline that’s cheaper but some say more polluting at a time when gasoline prices are rising

Elmhurst’s student newspaper, “The Leader,” took home seven honorable mentions and five awards—including third place in the General Excellence category for both print and web—at the 2026 Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) conference