Joseph States

An aerial rendering facing west of the proposed Chicago Stars performance center, to sit just south of the former Trinity International University campus. It will be the first permanent home for the women's professional soccer club, which was founded in 2006. (Village of Bannockburn)

Chicago Stars get permanent Bannockburn home with new center: ‘It’s their time to have their own’

April 15, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

Chicago Stars representatives who spoke during the village meeting emphasized how the center will mark a major milestone for the club, founded in 2006.

Lake County to take over for long-dormant sanitary district: ‘Heart, soul, blood, sweat and tears’

April 14, 2026 at 2:20 p.m.

The County Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve an ordinance proposing the creation of Lake County Special Service Area 18.

Construction along Arlington Road, between Lake Cook Road and Route 83, is anticipated to be completed in 2026. Over $90 in projects are planned for the 2026 LCDOT construction program. (Joe States/Pioneer Press)

Lake County DOT announces $98M 2026 road program: ‘We know it can be frustrating’

April 14, 2026 at 10:08 a.m.

This year’s program is nearly $20 million less than last year, which was another $10 million less than 2024.

Justin Litovsky, left, and Anthony Salerno are co-owners of Ground Up Sports Lab, a new club aimed at young baseball and softball players in the area that held its ribbon cutting last month in Bannockburn Green. Salerno said parents have seen a "transformation" at the business plaza. (Joe States/Pioneer Press)

Bannockburn intersection sees increase in development, business: ‘Very exciting’

April 14, 2026 at 8:48 a.m.

Because Bannockburn is a small community, there aren’t many areas for new developments.

Volunteers Jean Lantz and Carol Rappaport working at the Avon Township Food Pantry Friday, April 10. A line of families, seniors and other residents went out the door waiting to pick out groceries from shelves of food. (Joe States/Pioneer Press)

Community rallies to keep Avon Township Food Pantry’s shelves stocked: ‘It means hope’

April 13, 2026 at 4:06 p.m.

The pantry’s shelves have remained stocked, even requiring the installation of a few more shelves to take on the increased donations.

Jessica Vealitzek speaks during a Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95, calling for the district to temporarily relocate students alleged to have created nude AI images of classmates. (Joe States/Pioneer Press)

Lake Zurich parent calls for relocation of students accused in AI porn incident: ‘A deep violation of the girls’ personhood’

April 12, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

Jessica Vealitzek is a Lake County Board member for District 10, which includes Lake Zurich, but she said she spoke Thursday in her role as a school district parent.

Joseph States

All Stories

Chicago Stars get permanent Bannockburn home with new center: ‘It’s their time to have their own’

Lake County to take over for long-dormant sanitary district: ‘Heart, soul, blood, sweat and tears’

Lake County DOT announces $98M 2026 road program: ‘We know it can be frustrating’

Bannockburn intersection sees increase in development, business: ‘Very exciting’

Community rallies to keep Avon Township Food Pantry’s shelves stocked: ‘It means hope’

Lake Zurich parent calls for relocation of students accused in AI porn incident: ‘A deep violation of the girls’ personhood’

Northwestern Grayslake brings hospital services to clinic: ‘It’s just wonderfully located’

Lake County sees rush of solar projects ahead of deadline: ‘It’s going to cost more to do the same projects’

Deerfield runner with pacemaker continues world marathon tour: ‘Giving you back your quality of life’

‘Disturbing incident’: Lake Zurich students created nude AI images of classmates, district says