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Hersey quarterback Jake Nawrot in a football game in Rolling Meadows on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

‘Edgy’ Tim: Updates on some of the top local recruits in the Class of 2027

An update on Libertyville tight end Brock Williams, Hersey quarterback Jake Nawrot, Montini quarterback Israel Abrams and Hinsdale Central defensive lineman Tommy Riordan.

Boys basketball: Benet succumbs to Marist in state championship game, earns second-place trophy

Benet took the Class 4A second-place trophy after a 44-28 loss to Marist in the state championship game Saturday night in Champaign.

Opinion: A summary of Daily Herald primary endorsements

Daily Herald Opinion: A summary of the Daily Herald’s endorsements in the March 17 primaries.

Fire and plumes of smoke rises Monday after a drone struck a fuel tank, forcing the temporary suspension of flights, near Dubai International Airport, in United Arab Emirates.

Israel steps up campaign in Lebanon, as Iran keeps stranglehold on shipping

The war in the Middle East raged on multiple fronts on Monday, as the U.S. and Israel pummeled military targets in Iran’s capital, Israel stepped up its campaign against Iran-backed militants in Lebanon and Iran retaliated with a drone strike that temporarily shut Dubai’s airport, a crucial hub for travelers.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory warning that snow overnight and early Monday could create hazardous conditions for the morning commute.

Snow, gusty winds could create hazardous conditions for Monday morning commute

Snow combined with high winds could create blizzard-like conditions overnight and into Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service warned Sunday.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, left, is being challenged by Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for the top county office.

Cook County Board president and assessor primaries among races to watch Tuesday

Races for Cook County Board president and assessor as well as a few county board races in Lake County are among the local races to watch in Tuesday’s primary elections.

Host Conan O'Brien performs during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15.

Conan O’Brien plays Aunt Gladys and takes shots at AI and Chalamet at 2026 Oscars

Conan O’Brien played on his famous red hair and pale skin for an Aunt Gladys opening at the Oscars and took shots at artificial intelligence, the Oscars’ move to YouTube and Timothée Chalamet’s takes on the fine arts.

Eddie Moore, left, and Sean Noonan are seeking the Republican nomination for DuPage County sheriff in Tuesday’s primary election.

Sheriff, clerk top primary races in Kane, DuPage counties

Races for nominations for sheriff and county clerk are the most interesting local contests to watch in Tuesday’s primary elections in Kane and DuPage counties.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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