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U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert arrives at the federal courthouse on April 4, 2016, in Chicago.

Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84

Dennis Hastert, the nation’s longest-serving Republican House speaker, who helped turn much of President George W. Bush’s agenda into law before his own political legacy was forever fouled by allegations that he molested high school athletes when he was a wrestling coach, died over the weekend, a coroner said Monday. He was 84.

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent celebrates a victory over the New York Jets as he walks off the field on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

Tyson Bagent’s ‘full-circle moment’ after an emotional win with the Chicago Bears is music to QB’s ears

“Take Me Home, Country Roads” was the perfect serenade for Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent on Sunday afternoon. As the lyrics “West Virginia, mountain mama / Take ...

The Illinois tollway is removing outdated toll collection infrastructure at the River Road Plaza in Rosemont, but that means detours for Pace buses. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald)

You asked — We answer questions on Pace bus detours, rogue trucks and endless Route 53 work

Readers want to know: why is an Illinois tollway project delaying Pace buses? Can trucks hog the left lanes on highways? And more.

Police: Man pointed gun at co-workers in Buffalo Grove

A North Chicago man faces charges alleging he threatened two co-workers with a gun, hit one, and damaged a vehicle with a baseball bat in a Buffalo Grove parking lot Friday evening, police said.

Naperville Central's Mark Williams (3) catches a pass for a touchdown against Metea Valley during a DuPage Valley Conference game last month in Naperville. (Sean King/for The Naperville Sun)

‘Edgy’ Tim: Recruiting updates from Downers Grove and Naperville

Rivals recruiting expert “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran offers recruiting updates from Downers Grove North, Naperville Central and Naperville North.

IC Catholic Prep's Jaden Penna (9) slides past Benet Academy's Tyler Lakis (88) Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 during a football game at Benedictine University in Lisle. The Knights moved up to No. 6 in this week’s Daily Herald football Top 20. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald)

Daily Herald football Top 20

Hersey, Prospect and Geneva are the top three teams in this week’s Daily Herald football Top 20.

Fremd’s Harper Neill reacts with teammates during their win at Hersey last week. (John Starks/Daily Herald)

Daily Herald girls volleyball Top 20

Libertyville, Glenbard West and Huntley are the top three teams in this week’s Daily Herald girls volleyball Top 20.

Daily Herald boys soccer Top 20

Hersey, Warren and St. Charles East are the top three teams in this week’s Daily Herald boys soccer Top 20.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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