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The owner of Yorktown Center in Lombard and a multifamily-housing developer plan to tear down the former Carson’s store to clear the way for hundreds of apartments and a public park.

Commercial Real Estate | 'Yorktown 2.0': Lombard mall plans $200 million apartment project

The owner of Yorktown Center and a multifamily-housing developer plan to replace the vacant Carson's anchor store with a large-scale apartment complex and a public park. Other regional shopping centers are undertaking similar housing projects to lift their fortunes and breathe new life into hulking retail spaces.
Tammy Duckworth, left, and Kathy Salvi

Politics | U.S. Senate candidates Duckworth, Salvi spar over stances on abortion, guns

The two candidates for Illinois' U.S. Senate seat -- Democrat Tammy Duckworth and Republican Kathy Salvi, both suburban women -- challenged each other's records on women's rights, abortion access, guns and a bevy of other issues in a candidate forum Monday organized by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors collaboration.
The Long Grove’s iconic covered bridge, pictured here Sept. 26 after it was struck by a truck, was hit by another truck Monday afternoon.

Lake County | Iconic Long Grove bridge struck for 42nd time since 2020

For the 42nd time since 2020, Long Grove's iconic bridge stood up to another truck too large to cross beneath its steel-reinforced wooden top, officials said.
David Koelling, left, and Jessen Koelling plan to open gigi, a new bistro in Barrington. David Koelling is a longtime restaurateur who has owned and operated eateries in Barrington and Wauconda.

Business | Father and son teaming up to open new Barrington bistro

A former Barrington restaurateur is returning with his son to open a new dining venue in a familiar location.
Andrew Goczkowski, Des Plaines mayor
News | Des Plaines was ready and response to 80 migrants' arrival 'overwhelmingly positive,' mayor says
Des Plaines Mayor Andrew Goczkowski is crediting strong communication from state officials for the smooth arrival of about 80 asylum-seekers from Venezuela over the weekend, and he lauded the positive response from residents and charities.
A developer wants to build a warehouse development at the southeast corner of Randall and Binnie roads, between Carpentersville and West Dundee.
News | Capentersville and West Dundee offer dueling FAQs in response to potential warehouse development
To answer questions about a potential warehouse development, Carpentersville officials put together an FAQ. That prompted neighboring West Dundee to respond with a statement of their own.
Kane County | 4-year-old girl dies after crash near Maple Park
A 4-year-old girl from DeKalb died following a crash Saturday near Maple Park.
Crime | Robbers smash display cases with hammers at Hawthorn Mall jewelry store
Vernon Hills police are searching for two men who used hammers in a smash-and-grab robbery of a jewelry store Monday morning at Hawthorn Hall.
Glenbard West’s Julius Ellens (4) hands off the ball to Joey Pope (2) for some razzle-dazzle during the boys varsity football game against York on Friday. The Dukes came out on top 17-13 to vault to No. 1 in the Daily Herald Top 20.
Prep Football | Football / Top 20
York, Hersey and South Elgin are the top three teams after Week 6 in the Daily Herald's Top 20 rankings.
News | Two dead after crash in Aurora between motorcycle and minivan
Two people died when a motorcycle and a minivan collided Saturday morning in Aurora.
Michael Klimek
Crime | St. Charles youth prison guard sentenced for role in inmate-on-inmate attacks
A guard at a state youth prison in St. Charles who did not report inmates' attacks on each other or threats to their safety was sentenced to probation and community service, Kane County officials announced Monday.
Incumbent Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates (Democrat), left, and Mundelein attorney Kathy Salvi (Republican) will face off for the U.S. Senate in the November 2022 election.
Politics | Watch Duckworth, Salvi debate in U.S. Senate race
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates and Republican Kathy Salvi of Mundelein square off in this joint Zoom interview hosted by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors association and the Daily Herald.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Like a good neighbor, Bill Nelson’s State Farm Insurance agency in St. Charles has served the Fox Valley and beyond for 25 years as of Oct. 1. Nelson’s agency offers a broad range of over 100 insurance and financial products backed by State Farm, the leading auto and home insurer in the U.S. for almost 60 years.
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Forza Meats owner Mario Minelli, Elizabeth Minelli and Pat Nimrod, president of the OLPH Men’s Club, hoist pretzels and steins at Blocktoberfest.
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Elmhurst resident David Gerfen uses a 3D virtual reality device for stroke rehabilitation at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton.
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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Mirus Batavia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 15. The new restaurant is located at 15 E. Wilson St. Mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration along with Melissa Monno and John Hamel, Mirus owners. General Manager Ryan Shaver, Chef Rick Kaniuga and Sous Chef Wayne Schaible also represented the restaurant. Among the well-wishers were Melissa’s father, Larry Monno; Batavia Chamber President Margaret Perreault, Shirley Mott, chamber communications and membership coordinator; Beth Walker, executive director of Batavia MainStreet; and Kristen Desler, Batavia MainStreet assistant director. Also in attendance were Lori Botterman, city of Batavia communications manager, Batavia Chamber board members, ambassadors, and community members.
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