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Stevenson quarterback Eli Sigal tosses the ball during this season’s game against Prospect in Lincolnshire. (John Starks/Daily Herald)

Talking with ‘Edgy’ Tim: Breaking down the opening round of the IHSA football playoffs

This edition of Talking with “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran breaks down the opening round of the IHSA football playoffs.

Hersey's Jackson Travis, left, takes a handoff from quarterback Jake Nawrot during an MSL Conference football game in Mount Prospect on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw’s Top 25 for opening round of playoffs

Mount Carmel and Hersey deliver statement wins before the opening round of the Illinois High School Association’s expanded playoffs.

The best Trader Joe’s parking lot in Illinois — essentially, the least frustrating — is at the Libertyville location, alongside Highway 21(Paul Valade/Daily Herald)

Why Trader Joe’s parking lots are the way they are: We ranked every one in Illinois

A Trader Joe’s parking lot, typically, is crowded. Spots are tight, and there are rarely enough. All vehicles, big or small, get limited room to maneuver — in fact, the tempers of anyone who decides to park here will rise in inverse proportion to the snugness of the lot itself.

A real estate developer wants to create a mixed-use complex to be called Cumberland Crossing at 414 E. Golf Road in Des Plaines. (City of Des Plaines)

New Cumberland Crossing plan gets preliminary OK from Des Plaines council

A four-story building with 226 apartments and ground-floor retail space has been proposed for vacant land in northwest Des Plaines.

Naperville North’s Joelle Pye-Blacknard smiles during a girls volleyball match against Neuqua Valley in Naperville Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (John Starks/Daily Herald)

Girls volleyball: Healthy again, Lipscomb recruit Pye-Blacknard helps Naperville North clinch DVC championship

The defense never rests when Naperville North senior outside hitter Joelle Pye-Blacknard is on the court. One day, she hopes to make sure it never rests when she is in co...

Things to do Oct. 23-29: Howlin’ at the Moon, BatFest Halloween events and more

Mark your calendar for Naper Settlement’s Howlin’ at the Moon, Batavia’s BatFest, Grayslake Fall Fest, pumpkin fests, haunted houses and Halloween events throughout the suburbs this weekend.

JoJo’s ShakeBAR in Napervilles is gearing up for Halloween with spooky sips like the Cookies ’N’ Scream Shake. (JoJo’s ShakeBAR)

Dining out: Halloween treats at JoJo’s and Lou Malnati’s to open in St. Charles

Halloween is fast approaching and JoJo’s ShakeBAR in Naperville and Chuck E. Cheese locations have fun in store for all ages. Plus, a new Lou Malnati’s is opening in St. Charles and Elgin Community College is hosting a six-course benefit wine dinner.

Bartlett trustees have banned the sale of all kratom products and synthetic derivatives in the village, as well as nitrous oxide packaged for recreational use. (Mary Esch/AP)

Bartlett bans sale of kratom, synthetic drugs and nitrous oxide for recreational use

Bartlett trustees Tuesday unanimously banned the sale of kratom products, related synthetic drugs and recreational-use nitrous oxide in the village.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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