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A train crosses Old McHenry Road in Hawthorn Woods. An underpass is the main part of the planned Old McHenry Crossings project. Construction is set to begin in 2029. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald)

‘Huge improvement’: Underpass construction in southern Lake County set to begin in 2029

A roads project expected to be among the largest ever undertaken by the Lake County Division of Transportation is gaining traction.

Glenbard North's Angelo Gatses, right, carries the ball during an August game against Benet Academy in Carol Stream. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

Following his brother’s graduation, Glenbard North running back Angelo Gatses thrives ‘on my own’

In 2025 Angelo Gatses played a supporting role to his brother, a star running back for Glenbard North High School’s football team. This season he’s come into his own.

Girls flag football: Prospect, St. Charles North advance to state quarterfinals

Only two months into her high school flag football career, Prospect quarterback Madelyn Searle has quickly made a name for herself.

Witches watch a show during last year’s Nightmare on Chicago Street in Elgin. This year’s event takes place Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17. (John Starks/Daily Herald)

Things to do Oct. 16-22: Nightmare on Chicago Street, Civil War Encampment & Battle, Barrington Area TasteFest and more

Mark your calendar for Nightmare on Chicago Street in Elgin, the Civil War Encampment & Battle in Hainesville, Barrington Area TasteFest and various Halloween happenings around the suburbs this weekend.

Police probe discovery of body on BNSF tracks in Naperville

Authorities are investigating circumstances surrounding a body being found on the BNSF tracks near downtown Naperville in the early hours Tuesday. The discovery caused major delays for morning commuters on Metra’s busiest line.

Nurses at Edward Hospital in Naperville are looking to unionize. (Edward-Elmhurst Health)

Nurses at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital in Naperville seek to unionize

Nurses at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to hold a union election — part of a broader effort by nurses across the health system to organize.

This former PNC Bank building in Mundelein soon will be acquired by the village. The price was set at $445,500. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

Mundelein moves to acquire shuttered downtown bank building

A vacant bank building in downtown Mundelein is being acquired by the village.

Police: Des Plaines man threatened Muslim women at park, made bigoted remarks

A Des Plaines man who reportedly made bigoted statements about Muslim women and threatened them is facing hate crime-related charges.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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