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Aurora police released a video of officer Justin Cebulski helping seven residents safely evacuate a burning home on Sept. 21. (Aurora Police Department)

‘Let’s go!’: Aurora police officer rescues man from burning home

An Aurora police officer is being praised for saving a man from dying in his sleep in a house fire.

Marc Schaffer (District 128)

District 128 superintendent released after 15 months for shift in ‘leadership direction’

Turmoil continues at Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 with the immediate release of Superintendent Marc Schaffer, who started with the district about 15 months ago.

Casa de Estilos salon and barber shop in Elgin received city council approval for a parking variance so it could apply to add video gambling machines and a bar. (Rick West/Daily Herald)

Elgin hair salon wins appeal to city council in effort to add bar, video gambling

The Elgin City Council approved an appeal Wednesday by a hair salon seeking to add a bar and video gambling machines after the owners were denied a parking variation by the city’s planning and zoning commission in July.

Democrat Deborah Conroy, left, and Republican Gary Grasso are running for DuPage County Board chair in the November 2026 election. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald, Gary Grasso)

DuPage County Board chair race: Conroy seeks second term against challenger Grasso

While DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy has her eyes on a second term to continue building on the accomplishments of her first, her opponent, Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso, says it’s time for a new direction.

FILE - The Savannah Bananas celebrate their win over the Firefighters during their "Banana Ball World Tour" on Sept. 19, 2025, in Seattle. (Lindsey Wasson/AP)

Savannah Bananas coming to Chicago’s Soldier Field in 2027 — and tour bringing ‘360’ game to Notre Dame Stadium

Banana Ball is headed to Chicago’s Soldier Field in 2027 for the first baseball games to be played at the 102-year-old stadium.

Gov. JB Pritzker walks a hallway after his gubernatorial debate with Republican nominee challenger Darren Bailey at the WTTW-Ch. 11 on Oct. 13 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Gov. Pritzker tax returns show $8.5 million income for 2025, no blackjack windfall; trust records still secret

There were no big wins at the blackjack table for Gov. JB Pritzker in 2025, according to partial tax returns released Thursday, offering a limited glimpse into the billionaire Democrat’s finances less than three weeks before the Nov. 3 election.

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 and Battle in Hainesville, Barrington Area TasteFest and various Halloween happenings around the suburbs this weekend.

Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 is facing criticism over its gender-related policies. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

District 128 gender policies questioned as violating rights of parents and students

Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 is being told to amend its gender-related written policies or face potential legal action.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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