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Starting this weekend, long-term shoulder closures and traffic shifts will run through November on the Canadian National Railway bridge over I-88 between Eola Road and Route 59, with overnight lane closures to prepare for the first traffic shifts and bridge repairs that will continue into 2027.

This week the Illinois State Board of Education released school and district data showing what share of Kane County third- to eighth-graders were proficient on the 2026 Illinois Assessment of Readiness in ELA, math and science; statewide ELA hit 55.4%, while math remains below pre-pandemic levels despite some growth.

Waubonsee Community College will hold its fourth annual Bike the Burbs on Saturday, Nov.

7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting at the Aurora Downtown Campus Hoyt Street parking lot, with guided Fox River Trail rides, free bike checks and loaner bikes, and a Stuff the Bus food drive for The G.R.O.V.E.

Cardiologists say intense Halloween scares like haunted houses or jump-scare films can, rarely, trigger adrenaline-driven heart events and even stress-induced cardiomyopathy, and people with known heart disease, arrhythmias, or prior heart attacks should avoid frightening activities (Advocate Health).

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was fined $23,882 for wearing cleats with an unauthorized Caddix logo during Chicago's win over the Patriots, his second penalty for the same issue.

Caddix's CEO said he'll pay the fines if Williams keeps wearing the shoes, and Williams plans to continue using them.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was fined $11,941 by the NFL for displaying a non-approved Caddix logo on his cleats in the game against the Falcons, and because he wore them again vs. the Patriots he could face a second fine ( $23,882 ).

Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm (Homer Glen) says it remains open after the Will County Health Department approved operations while investigators probe five confirmed STEC cases linked to visits earlier this month, and the farm's petting zoo is closed while animals are tested.

Clocks fall back this Sunday at 2 a.m., ending daylight saving time and moving sunset that evening in the Chicago area to about 4:44 p.m.; by Dec.

1 sunsets will be near 4:20 p.m., so get morning sunlight to help reset your body clock.