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An early rendering shows a proposed behavioral health crisis hub in DuPage County. The final building design is in the works.

DuPage County | Somewhere to go: DuPage County eyes crisis hub to address mental health care needs

Public health officials in DuPage County think they've found a way to improve mental health care that reduces emergency room visits, gets people the help they need and helps keep some facing arrest out of the county jail -- with a behavioral health crisis hub at the county complex in Wheaton.
COVID-19 mitigations forced nonessential businesses across the suburbs and nationwide to shut down beginning in March 2020. Many have recouped some of their losses through millions of dollars in state and federal grants.

Columns | How much in COVID-19 grant funds did suburban businesses get, and what more is coming?

Suburban businesses have received 37% of the more than half a billion dollars in COVID-19 relief grants issued by the state so far, and more money is being made available this month.
Wheaton Bank CEO Kam Kniss is a former North Central College quarterback. He poses for a portrait at the bank in Wheaton on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Columns | From North Central College to Wheaton Bank & Trust, Kam Kniss has found success

Like he did in college, Kam Kniss has found success, this time in banking. But he didn't take over at Wheaton Bank & Trust in normal times.
Top from left, Michelle Barron, Aiden Branss, Kimberly Cavill, Mark Cramer, Meenal Dewan, and bottom from left, Peter Dombrowski, Steven Rosenblum, Jane Russell, Susan Saam, Barbara Velez are candidates for the Palatine-Township High School District 211 school board on Tuesday.

Politics | These Northwest suburban races have generated controversy ahead of Tuesday's election

Some races for Northwest suburban and Lake County municipal offices and school boards have generated controversy -- and more than a little public attention -- ahead of Tuesday's election.
There are 833 solar panels on the roof of the Techny Prairie Activity Center in Northbrook that produce energy to operate the Net Zero Energy Building. In full sunshine, each solar panel generates 360 kilowatt-hours of electricity, enough to power 125 smartphones or two flat-screen TVs for an hour.
News | Suburban Skyview: Solar panels atop Techny Prairie Activity Center in Northbrook
This week's Suburban Skyview column gives a birds-eye view of the 833 solar panels on the roof of the Techny Prairie Activity Center in Northbrook that produce energy to operate the Net Zero Energy Building.
People stream into Tony’s Fresh Market opening Wednesday March 29, 2023 in Schaumburg.
Business | BizWeek: A new grocery store in an old space; Benedictine University adds new leadership
The Business Week That Was: Tony's Fresh Market opened in a space that had been vacant for years; Benedictine U. picks a new president
Elgin City Council member Corey Dixon and Mayor David Kaptain address a packed room during a League of Women Voters forum at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.
Politics | Decision time: Big mayoral races on the ballot in Elgin, Naperville
Who will replace Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico? Will Dave Kaptain win a fourth term in Elgin or will voters hand the reins to challenger Corey Dixon? Voters in Oak Brook also will be choosing a new village president in Tuesday's election.
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Crime | Lake Villa man charged with attemped murder after shooting at police
A Lake Villa man is facing attempted murder charges after police say he shot up multiple squad cars and tried to break into several homes in McHenry overnight.
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Editorial | A summary of endorsements in local elections
Election Day is Tuesday for candidates for local community college, school board and municipal offices. Here are the Daily Herald's endorsements in selected suburban contests. Municipal Boards
Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews handles the puck during the first period against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, in Chicago. Toews returned from a two-month medical leave of absence.
Blackhawks | Toews keeps it simple, gets on scoresheet in return to action for Blackhawks
It's no surprise that Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews admitted he might be a bit nervous before taking the ice against New Jersey on Saturday.
John Mayer plays the United Center Friday, March 31; tickets for an October return visit go on sale that morning.
Columns | Sound check: John Mayer tickets, Summer Camp On the Road, Depeche Mode
Singer John Mayer hits town Friday (with tickets for a fall show, too); Depeche Mode plays the United Center; the Elgin Symphony Orchestra performs "The Music of Star Wars" and Summer Camp On the Road hosts two nights of local greats at Martyrs'.
Pope Francis autographs the plaster cast of a child Saturday as he leaves the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital in Rome after receiving treatment for a bronchitis, The Vatican said. Francis was hospitalized on Wednesday after his public general audience in St. Peter’s Square at The Vatican.
News | Pope Francis leaves hospital: 'Still alive,' he quips
A chipper-sounding Pope Francis was discharged Saturday from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis, quipping to journalists before being driven away that he's "still alive."
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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On March 22 Bloomingdale Area Women in Business met at Anyway’s American Grill & Pub in Bloomingdale to listen to life coach Ingrid Becton, who talked about Freedom of Course Correction. The intimate group was able to laugh, share and connect over lunch and discussion.
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Brian Hall, from Glen Ellyn, from left, Collin Hall and Hannah Kaiser, both of Waukesha, and Patty Hall of Glen Ellyn grab a quick selfie with the marquee in the background before the Chicago Cubs home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday March 30, 2023 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
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Seven-year breast cancer survivor Patricia Robinson, left, currently homeless, high-fives Patricia Thies of Vernon Hills, who is battling stage four breast cancer during the annual St. Baldrick’s head shaving event ROCK THE BALD! on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills. Participants raised money for childhood cancer research. Stylist is Marissa Sneider of Mario Tricoci.
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Welcome back to the Oswego Area chamber Aurora Fast Print. They celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Aurora Fast Print is located at 54 E. Galena St. in downtown Aurora.
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