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‘Unprecedented’: Summer storms have been history-making

It’s not your imagination: This summer has been exceedingly stormy.

Neighbors oppose data center plan for WGN site, but Elk Grove mayor says truck depot would be worse

Kitten boom: High number of cats straining the resources of suburban animal shelters

Why hundreds of communities are scrambling to find road salt

Pritzker tours storm damage, signs flood relief bill expanding local Chicago programs

‘Could be an uphill battle’: Wauconda drops action to block proposed solar project

Inspired by owner’s quest to honor friend who died, Cyberpunk-themed Life Bar Arcade opens near Schaumburg

An Amtrak passenger train departs Chicago in the early evening headed south in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Influx of funding means new Amtrak trains, updates for aged rail bridges, repair shops in region

Updated Amtrak trains are coming to Midwest lines including the Illini/Saluki between Chicago and Carbondale.

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain, left, reportedly was hospitalized in April and hasn’t returned to the office since. Fellow county officials, including State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser, at right, have declined to explain the reasons for his absence. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald)

Kane County sheriff remains away from work, and no one is saying why

More than four months after he reportedly was hospitalized with an undisclosed issue, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain remains away from the office. Fellow county leaders won’t say why.

St. Charles North Varsity Coach Rob Pomazak talks with a player at their first practice on Monday, Aug.11,2025 in St. Charles.

Competitive kindness: St. Charles North football team plans to give back

St. Charles North’s football team has a unique method of giving back to the community in the summer.

The illuminated “Lotus” art display was presented in Strasbourg, France, in 2022. The project has received $65,000 in city funding to bring the artwork to Naperville in the fall. (Bartosch Salmanski)

ArtForum to bring ‘Lotus’ art display to Naperville’s Paddleboat Quarry this fall

Naperville ArtForum plans to bring a new art piece to the Paddleboat Quarry this fall in lieu of the originally planned “Light Anemones” installation.

The 48th annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition will take place Friday through Sunday, Aug. 14-16, at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. (Chicago Botanic Garden)

Things to do Aug. 14-20: Little Bear Ribfest, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days and more

Mark your calendar for Fan Expo Chicago, Little Bear Ribfest, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days and more.

Enjoy outdoor dining before summer is gone at these suburban eateries

We’re near peak outdoor dining season, so go out and enjoy lunch or dinner at these 14 suburban eateries.

Hoffman Estates officials could waive fees for paramedic responses that don’t require ambulance transport during events at the Now Arena. (Eric Peterson/Daily Herald)

Hoffman Estates may waive fees for nonambulance medical calls during Now Arena events

Hoffman Estates trustees Monday will discuss the possibility of waiving fees for paramedic responses not requiring ambulance transport during events at the Now Arena.

Buffalo Grove's Station 25 at 505 W. Dundee Road is almost ready for its opening. (Steve Zalusky/Daily Herald)

‘Almost a finished building’: Buffalo Grove’s new fire station nearly ready for unveiling

Buffalo Grove’s new fire station on Dundee Road is on track for its grand opening.

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