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Santas sprint down Campbell Street during Saturday’s 18th 5K Santa Run/Walk, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights.

A family affair: Arlington Heights Rotary’s annual 5K Santa Walk/Run attracts 2,000+ multi-generational enthusiasts

Runners and walkers of all ages, most of them sporting Santa suits and hats, converged on downtown Arlington Heights Saturday for the Rotary Club’s annual 5K Santa Walk/Run.

Mount Prospect woman killed in crash with postal truck

A Mount Prospect woman died Saturday after a two-vehicle crash in Des Plaines that police say was caused by a southbound postal truck drifting into oncoming traffic.

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke (92) takes a shot and scores as Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) trails behind during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Clarke scores twice, Kuemper makes 23 saves in Kings’ 6-0 romp over Blackhawks

Brandt Clarke scored twice to help Los Angeles break out of an offensive funk, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves and the Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 on Saturday night to split a two-game set.

Male juvenile shot in Carpentersville

A male juvenile was shot in the leg Friday evening in Carpentersville and received non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

A windshield was damaged and a driver hospitalized after snow or ice fell onto the vehicle near Marengo Friday.

Chunk of ice from truck smashes through windshield of van near Marengo, injuring driver

A van’s windshield was damaged and a driver hospitalized after a chunk of snow or ice fell onto the van’s windshield Friday near Marengo.

Johnny O'Brien, the captain of the Daily Herald’s Cook County All-Area football team for the second straight season, led the Vikings to the state semifinals for the first time in school history.

Cook County All-Area captain O’Brien leads Fremd to best season in school history, throwing for nearly 3,000 yards

Talent, leadership, self-sacrifice and IQ. It’s the four corners of what makes an athlete special. Fremd’s Johnny O’Brien possesses all of these and a lot more. Because o...

Cubs targeting free agent Zac Gallen in their search for more pitching: Sources

In their wide-ranging search for pitching, the Chicago Cubs are targeting Zac Gallen as an option, according to team and league sources briefed on the negotiations.

No. 2 Indiana beats No. 1 Ohio St. 13-10 to end Big Ten title drought, lock up top playoff seed

Fernando Mendoza’s 17-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Sarratt gave No. 2 Indiana the lead midway through the third quarter and the Hoosiers' stingy defense shut down No. 1 Ohio State the rest of the way in a 13-10 victory on Saturday night for their first Big Ten championship since 1967.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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