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The Illinois High School Association on Friday released Stage 1 guidelines for returning to high school sports.

Prep Sports | IHSA releases Stage 1 guidelines for resuming high school sports

After nearly a week of waiting, Illinois high schools were presented Friday with the Illinois High School Association's Stage 1 plan to resume high sports.
While Arlington Park’s president says the track now is willing to race without fans, members of a state agency delayed a vote to grant meet dates for this year as the track works to reach a collective bargaining agreement with a horsemen’s association.

News | Arlington Park will race without fans, but needs deal with horsemen

While Arlington Park's president says the track now is willing to race without fans, members of a state agency did not vote today to grant meet dates for this year as the track works to reach a collective bargaining agreement with a horsemen's association.
Kane County State’s Attorney Joe McMahon delivered some pointed words, and specific suggestions for change, in a statement this week about the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis.

Columns | Suburban prosecutor in Laquan McDonald case: 'We can do better'

Kane County State's Attorney Joe McMahon, who in 2018 won a murder conviction against a Chicago cop charged in the killing of an unarmed black teenager, has some pointed words this week in the wake of George Floyd's death.
District 125 informed parents Thursday that it had placed a Stevenson High School dean on administrative leave over a confrontation with students.

News | Stevenson dean put on leave after video showing confrontation with students surfaces

Stevenson High School has placed a dean on administrative leave after a video showing a confrontation with students sparked allegations of racism.
Patrons dining outside at Sammy’s Mexican Grill and Bar in Roselle.
News | Roselle expanding outdoor dining for bars and restaurants
Roselle officials are looking to expand outdoor dining possibilities for bars and restaurants in the village as part of the Restore Illinois reopening plan.
Elgin Police Officer Brian Lawrence, 52, retired Wednesday following an inquiry from the Daily Herald about his posts on Twitter.
News | Elgin cop retires after questions about Twitter posts
Elgin police Detective Brian Lawrence retired Wedenesday, immediately after an inquiry from the Daily Herald about several of his Twitter posts.
Crime | Waukegan Police searching for vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run
Waukegan Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that led to the death of a man riding a bicycle in Waukegan late Thursday night. The identity of the man has not yet been released.
A crew installs temporary pavement on Buffalo Grove Road, which is being widened to four lanes from Route 22 to Deerfield Parkway near Lincolnshire.
Lake County | Despite uncertainty, Lake County road program packed with projects
The Lake County Division of Transportation still has its foot on the gas with $670 million of work packed into its proposed 2020-2025 improvement program.
Mount Prospect officials hope that water seepage problems that plagued the MB Financial building at 111. E. Rand Road have been solved now that the building has been converted into the village’s new fire headquarters.
News | Mount Prospect believes it has solved water issues at new fire headquarters
Mount Prospect officials hope that water seepage problems that plagued the MB Financial building at 111. E. Rand Road have been solved now that the building has been converted into the village's new fire headquarters.
Alt-rock band ZORILA joins us Friday, June 5, for our first full-band livestream concert.
Music | Alt-rock ZORILA plays Sound Check's first full-band livestream Friday
With new music on the horizon, alternative rock band ZORILA joins Sound Check's concert/interview series at 7 p.m. Friday, June 5, on Instagram.
Lake County Recorder of Deeds Mary Ellen Vanderventer
Lake County | Should Lake County eliminate the recorder's office? Voters could decide
Years after the idea was first proposed, a plan to eliminate the office of the Lake County recorder of deeds may appear on November's ballots.
About 400 to 500 people march from South Middle School to North School Park in Arlington Heights Thursday to protest police brutality and support Black Lives Matter.
News | Hundreds protesting in Arlington Heights: We need to 'protect our neighbors of color'
Invoking the name of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, nearly 500 people held a march and rally in Arlington Heights Thursday. "White privilege plays a part in our community and we as white people need to do more to stand up and protect our neighbors of color," said Kennedy Carlson, 21, of Arlington Heights, one of the march organizers.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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A woman holds a framed photograph of Coretta King, widow of Martin Luther King Jr. as hundreds listen to speakers at a Black Lives Matter protest at the Buffalo Grove Park District facility on McHenry Rd. Thursday.
Several suburban Black Lives Matter protests Thursday
Advanced Geothermal, Plumbing and Heating of Elgin is the 2020 recipient of the Top Job honor for best commercial geothermal heat pump installation/design from the Geothermal Alliance of Illinois. Dirk Dypold, company owner and president, received the award for Advanced. The GAOI recognizes two geothermal heat pump contractors each year, in both the residential and commercial categories. The award was presented at the IL Geothermal Conference in Bloomington in mid-March.
After Hours: June 2020
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 71,836, Dave Tonge photo: On the very last day of Arlington High School on June 8, 1984, Athletic Director Russ Attis presides over the last bell and last flag lowering ceremony. In 1985 Christian Liberty Academy of Prospect Heights purchased the school and continues to operate from that location.
Through the Film Magnifier: Ringo Starr, Arlington High School, Bill Murray, Memorial Day and more
Sidewalks were crowded with shoppers on Geneva’s Third Street Friday afternoon. Most were not wearing masks.
Illinois moves to Phase 3, businesses open
World War II Army Air Corps veteran Ed Mampre, 96 of Elk Grove Village, waves as a Memorial Day drive-by parade passes by Monday to honor him and two other veterans.
Memorial Day events in the suburbs and around the country
Naperville resident and World War II veteran Bob Piper points back at someone yelling out congratulations to him during a drive-by parade celebrating his 98th birthday Friday.
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