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Christine S. Eilers

‘Hearts permanently broken’: Driver in DUI crash that killed Island Lake man sentenced; family tells of grief

Before a packed courtroom in McHenry County Thursday, friends and family of a 24-year-old Island Lake man killed in 2024 by a drunk driver spoke of the light and love he brought to their lives.

Boys basketball: Blankenship puts exclamation point on Batavia’s win over Geneva

It’s a moment that Evan Blankenship always dreamed of. With the Batavia home crowd roaring as the clock was ticking closer to zero and an eventual 62-43 win against Genev...

Girls basketball: Prospect caps memorable week by beating Hersey for MSL West title

What a week it was for Prospect girls basketball. A win over the defending state runner-up Fremd on Tuesday, being awarded the top seed in the Schaumburg sectional on Thu...

Elgin’s Planning and Zoning Commission has unanimously endorsed a plan for a new elementary school at the former D.C. Cook site on Grove Avenue.

New U-46 elementary school plan wins support of Elgin planning commission

The plan to replace McKinley Elementary School in Elgin received a passing grade from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission this week when the panel unanimously endorsed the proposal.

Fire causes $375K damage to Hoffman Estates home

A resident and her pets escaped without injury from a house fire Saturday morning in Hoffman Estates, while one firefighter suffered minor injuries.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel watches practice for Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks on Friday.

O’Donnell: Is Halas Hall paying attention to a lesson from Super Bowl 60?

Daily Herald columnist Jim O’Donnell looks at the Super Bowl and other sports stories in the news.

Comedian/actor/director Bobcat Goldthwait will perform Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6-7, at the Comedy Vault in Batavia.

Things to do Feb. 6-12: Bobcat Goldthwait, Jay Leno, Loni Love, RV Camping & Van Show and more

Make plans for Bobcat Goldthwait at the Comedy Vault in Batavia, Jay Leno at the Genesee Theatre, Loni Love at the American Place Casino in Waukegan, the 57th Annual RV Camping and Van Show in Rosemont and more.

Lincicome: Making more memories of the Winter Olympics

Daily Herald columnist Bernie Lincicome writes about the Winter Olympics.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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