Voters across the suburbs will head to the polls today to cast ballots in the consolidated election; Illinois’ COVID-19 vaccine expansion to all residents age 16 and older that begins in a week is causing concerns; About 30,000 new appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations can be made in Cook County

The early spring spike in COVID-19 cases in Illinois continues; Lake County woman charged with biting sheriff's deputy; Round Lake man identified as victim in deadly Bartlett crash

What motivates people to run for school boards? This year, it has to do with the pandemic. The pandemic also changed how Vernon High School artists worked; Arlington Heights Park District's five outdoor pools will open this summer; Naperville looks to alfresco dining

More than 6 million vaccines have now been administered in Illinois, with more than 2.2 million people fully vaccinated; Illinois continues to see an increase in more COVID-19 variants; Suburban churches cautiously navigate Easter with a mix of in-person worship and live-streaming services

Most new COVID-19 cases reported since early February; New cases of COVID-19 escalated by 38% over the second half of March, but deaths declined by about 26%; The state received another 236,500 vaccines; High school football cancellations reached a three-week high

A 28-year-old man was shot after pointing fake gun at Grayslake police; 17 fully vaccinated people were still hospitalized with COVID-19; Long Grove's Chocolate Fest returns as a "bite-size" celebration

The 'Bridge Phase' to full reopening is stalled in Illinois as COVID-19 hospitalizations keep rising; Second doses are being found closer to home; Naperville's Ribfest will happen this year, with modifications; Peppa Pig is able to expand a little

Illinois offers vaccine to restaurant workers; Daily Herald executive dies rescuing children; Man charged with drunk, distracted in fatal Aurora crash

More than 16% of state population has been vaccinated; Suburban prep athlete leading drive to donate plasma to combat COVID-19; Deadline extended for applying for Cook County property tax exemptions

Possible changes as nursing homes reopen; Three college students step up to help their mom staff Downers Grove center; Woman falls through ice at a Wheaton pond