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Neuqua Valley's William Kalish (3) defends against Hersey’s Jaxon Saint Paul (8) during a nonconference game in Naperville on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (Sean King/for The Naperville Sun)

Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw’s Top 25 for Week 5

Homewood-Flossmoor cracks the top 10 after an impressive win over Sandburg, while Bolingbrook, St. Ignatius and Wheaton North enter the rankings.

Residents express concerns about data centers at meeting in Aurora

More than four dozen Fox Valley residents, including nearly 20 from Aurora, gathered this week at the Santori Public Library in downtown Aurora to discuss the impact of data centers in the area.

Jewelry thieves targeting people in parking lots strike again in Des Plaines

Teams of thieves who distract strangers in suburban parking lots and steal their jewelry have struck again.

Oktoberfest brat from Mac's Wood Grilled. (Terri Mooney/Mac's Wood Grilled)

Oktoberfest 2026 guide: 28 Chicagoland celebrations

Summer might be Chicago’s biggest festival season, but the city also goes all out in early fall to celebrate Oktoberfest. The area’s strong German heritage means you’ll find plenty of communities hosting huge parties with live music and traditional fun.

Buffalo Grove's new Fire Station 25 features high-speed doors that improve efficiency and protects from the cold during winter months. (Steve Zalusky/Daily Herald)

‘Much more than a building’: Buffalo Grove showcases new state-of-the-art fire station

Buffalo Grove’s Fire Station 25 at 505 W. Dundee Road had its grand opening Wednesday, and one thing stood out: the village’s commitment to the health and safety of its firefighters. The result, officials said, promises to benefit the residents.

Zion man charged in fatal shooting to remain in Lake County jail

A Lake County granted prosecutors’ detention request for a Zion man charged with a fatal shooting last July in Ingleside.

Judge orders Barrington woman charged with sexually abusing teen to remain in jail

A 41-year-old Barrington woman charged with sexually abusing a 16-year-old boy will remain in custody while her case is pending, a Lake County judge ordered Thursday.

“St. Patrick” Tim Johnston of Naperville makes his rounds at the 2024 Naperville Irish Fest at Central Park in Naperville. This year’s event takes place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

Things to do Sept. 18-24: Naperville Irish Fest, West Dundee Heritage Fest, Mundelein Arts Festival and more

Mark your calendar for the Naperville Irish Fest, Heritage Fest in West Dundee, the Mundelein Arts Festival and more.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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