42+ min ago   (280+ words) Camerata Chicago, led by its British-born founder and music director Drostan Hall, has announced its 23rd concert season, 2026-2027, which will see the professional chamber orchestra performing classical masterworks in Chicago, as well as Hinsdale, Oak Park and Wheaton. “Our hallmark is…...

51+ min ago   (167+ words) The Chicago Bears placed defensive end Montez Sweat on the Active/Non-Football Illness and safety Elijah Hicks on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform lists Tuesday afternoon. The announcement came on the same day that veterans reported for the start…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago   (1071+ words) Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters Tuesday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as veteran players reported for the start of training camp. The Bears face their most-anticipated training camp in a…...

2+ hour, 12+ min ago   (614+ words) Edward Dollinger, center, stands with his son Matthew Dollinger, right, and son-in-law Scott Segobaino at his Edward Jones business in Joliet in 2024. Edward Dollinger sponsored his wife Gloria Dollinger (not pictured), his son Matt Dollinger and his son-in-law Scott Segobiano…...

5+ hour, 48+ min ago   (372+ words) After finishing second in the state tournament, La Salle Minor League softball coach Bill Pyszka said the future is bright for his young team. “The potential is unlimited,” Pyszka said. “They want to come back next year and win the…...

4+ hour, 24+ min ago   (619+ words) Air Classics Museum of Aviation A vast collection of aircraft, uniforms and other aviation memorabilia, some of which date back to the 1930s, is on site at this volunteer-run aviation museum. You can experience what it feels like to sit in…...

3+ hour, 13+ min ago   (147+ words) Shaw Local Putnam County library explores 1970s food trends in free program “Green Goddess, Watergate and More” event Tuesday features author Amy Alessio The Putnam County Public Library District will host a free “Green Goddess, Watergate and More: Funky…...

4+ hour, 12+ min ago   (95+ words) Shaw Local Dixon’s Melendrez wins fourth in showmanship division at Junior National Hereford Expo Mattie Melendrez of Dixon finished fourth in the peewee showmanship division July 7 during the 2026 VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. Jaxen Birk of…...

4+ hour, 12+ min ago   (774+ words) CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday that officially recognizes gambling disorder as an addiction in Illinois. The legislation, Senate Bill 2749, updates the state’s existing Substance Use Disorder Act to codify gambling addiction under the same framework as alcohol…...

4+ hour, 37+ min ago   (115+ words) Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf, July 28 Shaw Local Wyaton Hills Golf Course logo The Play of the Day for Tuesday’s Wyaton Hills Ladies Day Golf was “Odd Holes.” Janice Campbell was first at 25, Karen Towns second at 26 and Lana Whitmore…...