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President Donald Trump, left, walks with his grandson, Spencer Trump, at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, on Aug. 30, 2025. Trump will be the honorary chairman of the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

President Donald Trump to attend Presidents Cup in Chicago area as tournament’s honorary chairman

President Donald Trump said Saturday he will be coming to the Chicago area in September after being named the honorary chairman of the Presidents Cup golf tournament, which is being held at Medinah Country Club in the Western suburbs.

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Elgin police investigating shooting that left man injured

Elgin police are investigating a shooting on the city’s east side Friday night that left a man injured.

Barrington officials are hoping streetscape upgrades will boost the village’s downtown as a regional draw. Here new planters and pavers have been installed at Cook and Station streets. (Steve Zalusky/Daily Herald)

Barrington hopes streetscape improvements boost downtown’s draw

Barrington officials are celebrating the completion of phase one of the village’s downtown streetscape project, which they hope will boost the town center as a regional attraction.

The Addison-Medinah Shriners Parade on Sunday served as a celebration of America’s 250th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the Addison Historical Society. (Karie Angell Luc for the Daily Herald)

Addison’s parade celebrates its history, and ours

Addison celebrated history Sunday - its own and that of the country - with the return of the annual Addison-Medinah Shriners Parade.

Football roundup: Montini, Batavia fall; Wheaton Academy, Lisle win

Montini’s 25-game winning streak, stretching over three seasons, ended following Friday night’s 35-28 nonconference loss to Class 8A foe Sandburg in Orland Park. Sandbur...

Three dogs, one cat killed in Des Plaines fire

Three dogs and one cat died in a fire in Des Plaines early Sunday morning, fire officials said.

Nearly a year before more than 50 decomposing bodies were found inside the South Chicago Chapel, a city council member’s office relayed residents’ concerns. (Casey Toner/Illinois Answers Project )

Officials raised concerns about Chicago funeral home nearly a year before discovery of 56 bodies

Nearly a year before 56 decomposing bodies were found Aug. 6 at the South Chicago Chapel, sparking outrage and calls for reform, a Chicago alderperson’s office twice complained to city officials that residents were complaining about odors from the business and the business owner had a history of mishandling human remains.

Aurora Ald. Carl Franco (City of Aurora)

Aurora alderman wants to change city’s form of government

Aurora Ald. Carl Franco, 5th Ward, has launched a website and formed a committee advocating to change the city’s form of government, formalizing an idea he has discussed for nearly a year.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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