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President Donald Trump speaks during an April 2025 event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House.

Trump on tariffs and ICE: What to expect from State of the Union

President Donald Trump needs his State of the Union address Tuesday to assuage voters anxious about the economy, foreign policy and even more tariff turmoil.

Brian Pollock of Aurora, left, and Brenda Rodgers of Elgin are vying for the Democratic Party nomination for Kane County clerk nomination in the March 17 primary.

Kane clerk candidates discuss election security

Elections in Kane County are secure, candidates for the Democratic nomination for county clerk say.

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds celebrates after a defensive stop during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Where Bears might look for relief under the salary cap this offseason

The Bears need to find a way to get under the salary cap, but they’ll also need to find ways to create enough space to supplement other parts of the roster.

Body found after Des Plaines RV fire identified

A man whose body was found after a recreational vehicle fire in Des Plaines has been identified.

Mayslake Hall, pictured to the left, has a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.

Mayslake Hall in Oak Brook to close for extensive upgrades

Mayslake Hall, the mansion built for coal titan Francis Stuyvesant Peabody, is set to close for more improvements.

Illinois law has significantly relaxed restrictions on cannabis possession, but people trying to get prior convictions expunged, as the law allows, often face a long, complicated process.

Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, clearing old criminal records still a challenge

Illinois residents can face long delays in clearing their marijuana-related records even after judges approve expungement and sealing orders. Although law enforcement agencies have 60 days to comply with court orders, records can still appear in background checks until the state police update their database and issue a confirmation letter.

Mike Quigley

Quigley for Democrats in Congress, Dist. 5

The Daily Herald endorses incumbent Mike Quigley for the Democratic nomination for Congress from Illinois District 5.

Tommy Hanson

Hanson for GOP in Congress, Dist. 5

The Daily Herald endorses Tommy Hanson as the Republican nominee for Congress from Illinois District 5.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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