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Lorie Ewert, 20, of Arlington Heights gets the COVID-19 vaccine March 31 from Pharmacy Technician Sofia Ali of Jewel/Osco during a mass vaccination event at the Arlington Heights Park District. The Pfizer vaccine was authorized for youths 12 and up as of last week.

Illinois | Deaths reported from COVID-19 high for second day in Illinois

Deaths reported from COVID-19 in Illinois on Saturday continued for a second day at the highest level in two months.
Builders across the country are grappling with a lumber shortage.

Business | Lumber prices on the rise throughout suburbs

Soaring prices for lumber and other materials have led builders -- both large organizations and do-it-yourselfers -- to change their plans or pay far more than expected.
Peggy Kinnane’s Irish Restaurant & Pub owners Michelle and Derek Hanley usher in Illinois’ Bridge Phase Friday with lunch at their own downtown Arlington Heights business with son Conor and grandson Jack.

Business | Restaurants, theaters see benefits as 'Bridge Phase' starts

The launch of Illinois' "Bridge Phase" of reopening Friday didn't necessarily provide a major direct benefit to restaurants, but rather the hope of a trickle-down effect from those businesses, such as the Metropolis, that it may help more.
The semifinal of “Pooch Perfect” aired Thursday.

Entertainment | 'I had a lot of emotions that night': Elgin couple get engaged on ABC's 'Pooch Perfect'

An Elgin couple competing together on the ABC network dog grooming show "Pooch Perfect" got engaged during Tuesday's episode. Alyssa Kasiba and Justin Dorn have made it to the final three and will compete for the $100,000 prize on next week's episode. Locally, they operate a mobile dog grooming business called Simply Diffurent.
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Crime | Naperville police arrest boy, 15, in downtown stabbing
Naperville police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in the Friday night stabbing of another juvenile during a fight in downtown Naperville.
An Oldsmobile 1975 Delta 88 Royale convertible owned by Ken Klein will be on display during Vintage Rides, a car show returning to downtown Wheaton this summer.
News | Vintage Rides car show cruising back into Wheaton next month
After a year's absence, the Vintage Rides car show will come roaring back in June, and all the shiny chrome points to brighter days ahead this summer in downtown Wheaton.
Snoop Dogg has postponed his summer tour, which included at July 18 stop at RiverEdge Park in Aurora.
Music | Snoop Dogg concert in Aurora postponed
Rapper Snoop Dogg has postponed his 2021 summer tour, which was to have featured a July 18 performance at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. RiverEdge has informed all current ticket holders about the postponement, and is working on potential alternate dates summer 2022.
Golden Apple officials surprised Admiral Byrd School first-grade teacher Sara Magnafichi with her award Friday in Elk Grove Village.
Education | Elk Grove teacher awarded Golden Apple
Golden Apple surprised Admiral Byrd School first-grade teacher Sara Magnafichi Friday with an award for Excellence in Teaching, recognizing how her work has lasting, positive effects on students at the Elk Grove Village school.
Art Fessler
News | 'We did what was right': Outgoing Dist. 59 superintendent's new job over before it starts
Outgoing Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 Superintendent Art Fessler will not be taking a job at NSSEO after all. The announcement comes less than a week after a Daily Herald story revealed the new gig was being arranged to help Fessler work the 170 remaining days he needs to get a full pension.
Renato Aquino, 65, of Glendale Heights, talks to reporters Friday at at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. In February, Aquino underwent one of the first known “COVID to COVID” double-lung transplants in the nation.
News | Double-lung transplant gives COVID-19 patient from Glendale Hts. a second chance at life
Last fall, Renato Aquino became so sick with COVID-19 that doctors told his niece he was probably brain dead and it might be time for the family to say goodbye.
The Woodman’s Food Market in Bloomingdale is expected to have a soft opening in late July.
Business | Woodman's Food Market targets late July opening in Bloomingdale
A new Woodman's Food Market in Bloomingdale is expected to have a soft opening in late July and a grand opening in August, officials said.
Dr. Anthony Altimari, right, a general surgeon and president of the medical staff at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, played a concert Friday with his band Vital Signs, including guitarist Mike Flynn, left, as a thank you to the front-line nurses and staff.
News | Rockin' doctors celebrate co-workers with concert at Central DuPage Hospital
"Vital Signs" played a rock concert at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Friday to celebrate turning a corner in the pandemic fight.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Glenbrook North setter Louie Batang leaps for the ball during Friday’s home game against Vernon Hills.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Glenbrook North defeats Vernon Hills 2-0
Meet the newest graduates from Harvest Christian Academy in Elgin.
Harvest Christian Academy graduation
Lu Semenzin and Sharon Hower, both from Itasca jump the fence to scour the woods behind the Itasca Public Library for trash, both ladies are environmentalists who want to pick up garbage to keep their town clean one scrap piece of paper at a time.
People showed their concern for the environment and their lost classmates in The Week in Pictures photo gallery for May 1-7, 2021.
Petey Spathis, 6, of Glenview marches during a “May the Fourth Be With You” Star Wars-themed parade around Lake Glenview Tuesday.
FOR THE REBELLION! Younglings celebrate 'Star Wars' at Lake Glenview
Glenbrook North starting pitcher Ryan Henschel delivers during Thursday’s game at St. Viator.
BASEBALL: ST. VIATOR 5, GLENBROOK NORTH 2
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 3,235, Larry Cameron photo: This child received the measles vaccine at Laurel Hill School in Hanover Park in March of 1966. Children from one to six years of age could be vaccinated if the parents had written permission from their doctor.
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