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Rob Kwiatek, who was a sous chef as part of the kitchen crew when Emmett’s Brewing Co. opened in West Dundee in 1999, has taken over as owner.

‘It’s so gratifying’: Longtime employee takes over ownership at Emmett’s Brewing Co.

After starting as a sous chef 27 years ago when Emmett’s Brewing Co. opened, Rob Kwiatek has purchased the restaurant concept that has locations in West Dundee and Palatine.

George and Carole Curcio of Hoffman Estates enjoy the food Sunday at Street Feast in downtown Palatine.

Palatine Street Feast offers tasty alternative to Street Fest

Palatine may have canceled this year’s Street Fest because of streetscape improvements on Slade Street.But residents enjoyed food, music and fun in the sun Sunday at Palatine Street Feast in the village’s Towne Square.

‘Done deal’ or ‘door remains open’? In latest stadium shift, Bears board advances Indiana plan

Days after the Illinois legislature punted on legislation for a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, team officials said Friday they’re going to Indiana.

Police: Driver killed while fleeing traffic stop in Round Lake Beach

A 39-year-old man was killed Saturday night after the vehicle he was driving slammed into a traffic light pole as he fled from police in Round Lake Beach, authorities said.

Pope Leo XIV draws 1.2 million to Mass and challenges Europe to acknowledge its Christian roots

MADRID (AP) — Pope Leo XIV challenged Europe to acknowledge Christianity’s contributions to its cultural identity Sunday, as he presided over a Mass in Madrid attended by...

Chicago 45th Ward Democratic Committeeman Michael Rabbitt and his wife Sarah celebrate the remaining charges being dropped against him and his co-defendants in the Broadview Six protest case. The defendants' attorneys now say they're seeking evidence whether the failed prosecution was directed by the White House.

Cleared ‘Broadview 6’ immigration protesters seek evidence of White House pressure to indict

Attorneys for the now-cleared “Broadview Six” defendants are seeking any possible evidence of pressure from White House officials on the U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago to secure an indictment against the group of Democratic activists, local elected officials and candidates this past fall.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema says he supports expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams.

Illini’s Bielema favors 24-team playoff for college football

During a visit to Wrigley Field this week, Illinois coach Bret Bielema said he’s in favor of doubling the number of teams in the College Football Playoff.

Daily Herald opinion: Enough with the political blame: Lawmakers must summon urgency and leadership or lose the Bears

Daily Herald Opinion: The most disappointing, and most useless, thing about the reaction among Illinois leaders to the Chicago Bears’ statement Friday that the franchise is advancing its plans to move to Hammond, Indiana, is that it was all about blame and nothing about what to do.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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