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ELECTION 2026: Race Info, Endorsements, & News | Results
Maine South’s Jameson Purcell (1) sits in the pocket and looks to connect with a downfield receiver against Batavia during a nonconference game in Batavia on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (Jeremy Toney / for the The Beacon-News)

Maine South’s Jameson Purcell is ready to meet the moment

Maine South asks senior quarterback Jameson Purcell to do a lot. Too much, even, if you ask Hawks head coach Dave Inserra. “He’s just so talented, and sometimes we expect...

Batavia's Darin Ashiru (0) avoids the tackle from St. Charles East's Brady Habas (3) during an October game in St. Charles. (Mark Black/for the Beacon-News)

Talking with ‘Edgy’ Tim: Can Barrington, York keep magic going? Who you got in Hersey vs. Glenbard West?

This edition of Talking with “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran digs into the IHSA prep football playoffs.

Medline Industries signage is displayed outside the Nasdaq MarketSite on Dec. 17, 2025, in New York.

Northfield-based Medline laying off 304 workers

Northfield-based medical supply company Medline is laying off 304 workers, according to a notice filed with the state — a reduction that comes almost a year after it became a publicly traded company.

WLS-Ch. 7 anchor Ravi Baichwal at the Chicago Hilton on May 21, 2014. (Yvette Marie Dostatni/for the Chicago Tribune)

Ravi Baichwal out as evening anchor at ABC 7 Chicago after 20 years at station

Longtime anchor/reporter Ravi Baichwal is out after 20 years at WLS-Ch. 7 Chicago.

Voter approval to fund $20.3 million in bonds for a new fire station in Lake Zurich was the only tax hike referendum question approved Tuesday by voters in Lake County. (village of Lake Zurich)

‘This vote was about taxes’: Stretched voters reject funding requests in Lake County referendums

Pocketbook issues had an impact at the ballot box in Lake County as only one of seven referendum questions seeking money from voters was approved.

A sign outside the Community Unit District 300 office in Algonquin provided information on where people can learn about a referendum question on Sept. 16. (Paul Valade/Daily Herald)

Voters say no to Community District 300’s $355M bond referendum

Voters Tuesday rejected Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300’s $355.5 million bond referendum to fund a new career and technical education center and 20 proposed school safety projects, according to unofficial election results.

Nabeela Syed

Syed rides scooter, blue wave to win in Illinois Senate District 26

Nabeela Syed, who currently serves as the representative in the House 51st District, defeated incumbent state Sen. Darby Hills Tuesday in the 26th Senate District.

Maria Peterson

Two years after narrow defeat, Peterson wins 52nd House seat

Two years after losing her bid for the Illinois House District 52 seat by only 47 votes, Democrat Maria Peterson flipped the script on incumbent Rep. Martin McLaughlin in Tuesday's election.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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