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Why there is a lot of coyote activity this time of year

By Mick Zawislak
Mar 01, 2026 8:45 pm - They live among us year-round, although there is a better chance now of spotting or encountering coyotes in your travels. Here’s why.
For Chicago-area Iranians, war stirs complex mix of emotions

By Steve Zalusky
Mar 01, 2026 6:56 pm - The war in Iran and the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has aroused complex and often conflicting emotions for members of the Chicago area’s Iranian community.
College Achievers: Familiarity breeds success for Stevenson graduate Bardic, Illinois Wesleyan

By Dave Oberhelman
Mar 01, 2026 3:49 pm - College Achievers: Stevenson graduate Ava Bardic leads Illinois Wesleyan’s women’s basketball team in scoring and is one many Titans players to have played for local high school basketball programs.
‘Edgy’ Tim: Hersey’s Nawrot skyrockets in national recruiting ratings

By Tim O'Halloran
Mar 01, 2026 2:31 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran: In the latest Rivals.com ranking of college recruits, Hersey’s Jake Nawrot is listed as the No. 2 quarterback in the nation in the Class of 2027.
Commuters should expect delays during La Fox-area road closure

By Joey Weslo
Mar 01, 2026 10:05 am - Bunker Road near La Fox in Kane County is closing between Keslinger Road and Hughes Road starting Monday as construction crews install a new bridge.
Man killed in apparent accidental shooting in Elgin

Daily Herald report
Mar 01, 2026 8:36 am - A man died from an apparently accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound on Elgin’s east side Friday night, police said.
Boys swimming: Vernon Hills’ Plaksin accomplishes a first twice

By Bill McLean
Feb 28, 2026 8:07 pm - Moments before Vernon Hills junior Yury Plaksin made program history at Saturday’s boys swimming and diving state meet at FMC Natatorium in Westmont, Cougars coach Jim Pa...
Girls wrestling: Glenbard East’s Shymkiv escapes with state championship

By Russ Hodges
Feb 28, 2026 7:18 pm - BLOOMINGTON — If Nadiia Shymkiv could escape, she’d be a state champion. Facing St. Viator’s Charlotte Nold at 105 pounds, Shymkiv found herself locked into a 1-1 draw af...
Boys swimming: Vatev brothers lead Hinsdale Central to fourth straight state championship

By Bill Esbrook
Feb 28, 2026 7:07 pm - Hinsdale Central won the boys state swimming championship Saturday, with Marmion placing second.
Photo Gallery: IHSA state girls wrestling

John Starks
Feb 28, 2026 6:43 pm -

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