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Juliza Jimenez, 21, of Yorkville watches as another “Catrina” gets her skeleton makeup applied while she gets help wither her dress during the ALMAS “Día de Muertos: Celebrating Community and Life” event Sunday at the Naperville Riverwalk Grand Pavilion. (Rick West/Daily Herald)

Día de Muertos event celebrates life and lost loved ones in Naperville

Despite what it’s name might suggest, Naperville’s Día de Muertos celebration was filled with life, music and merriment as it returned for a fourth year Sunday to the city’s downtown Riverwalk Grand Pavilion.

The Long Grove covered bridge was struck by a box truck Saturday afternoon. Depending on who you ask, it was the 78th or 87th collision with the bridge since August 2020. (Broken Bridge Treats)

Halloween fright: Long Grove bridge hit again

78 or 87? Either way the Long Grove covered bridge was struck Saturday afternoon for yet another time.

Gov. JB Pritzker applauds alongside Texas Democrats as they spoke Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, after their arrival at the DuPage County Democratic Party headquarters in Carol Stream. The legislators left Texas to deny state Republicans the quorum they need to redraw five congressional districts aimed at helping President Donald Trump. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Gov. JB Pritzker spending millions in Texas and beyond to extend Democrats’ reach — and his 2028 network

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has spent nearly $39 million so far this election cycle to support fellow Democrats and their causes beyond his own reelection, even though many out-of-state races he’s backing look like long shots. To see why, look at Texas.

Naperville North's Jake Brooks (6) moves the ball upfield Friday during an IHSA Class 8A playoff football game in Naperville. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald)

Bracket breakdown: Ranking the best matchups of Round 2

This should be the best weekend of the IHSA playoffs, with plenty of great matchups in Round 2. Mike McGraw gets you started by ranking the most competitive games.

IHSA soccer official injured by water bottle after game played at Glenbard South

An IHSA soccer official was assaulted Friday as she left the field at Glenbard South in Glen Ellyn. Hanah Shehaiber and other officials were leaving the field after offic...

A summary of Daily Herald election endorsements

Here is a summary of the Daily Herald’s endorsements in races of local interest in the Nov. 3 election.

Ellens’ return from injury is good news for Glenbard West in rout of Moline

It was a long road back for Bryce Ellens, but if Saturday’s performance is any indication of what is still down the road, this Glenbard West football team may be in for a...

Fremd’s Ellie Patla swims the 200-yard freestyle during the girls state swimming and diving finals at the FMC Natatorium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 in Westmont. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald?

No tricks, plenty of treats as Patla, Fremd rule Mid-Suburban League pool

Wisconsin-bound Ellie Patla shattered two Mid-Suburban League meet records Saturday afternoon at Prospect, then anchored a pair of victorious relays to help the Fremd Vikings capture their fourth consecutive MSL girls swimming and diving championship.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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