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Rookie suburban mayors navigate growth, conflict and change during first year

First-term mayors and village presidents are celebrating anniversaries this month, looking back on a year faced with challenges as diverse as the communities they serve.

Wheaton mom Ashley Daly speaks with her Northwestern Medicine dermatologist, Dr. Lauren Taglia, in Naperville.

Young Wheaton mom never expected melanoma. Now she wants others to protect their skin

‘People don’t want to pay for parking in the suburbs’: Rosemont mayor blasts mall’s new policy

School choice option languishes as Illinois lawmakers weigh benefits, political fallout

Schaumburg police erase staffing shortage after overhauling hiring process

U-Haul driver involved in back-to-back Schaumburg crashes charged with aggravated DUI

Popular retailer UNIQLO opens in Oak Brook

Elgin police detective Justin Brown, left, and officer Matt Polovin collect donations Friday during the annual Cop on a Rooftop event in Elgin.

Elgin and Palatine police host Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser for Special Olympics

Elgin and Palatine police participated on Friday in the Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser for Special Olympics.

The 1840s remnant limestone blacksmith shop at 4 E. State St. in Geneva is now completely covered in plastic - nearly two years after the city cited it for not putting a tarp on it. The city notified Shodeen the wrap is not according to city code – which company president David Patzelt disputes.

Geneva, Shodeen still at odds over plastic wrapped blacksmith shop

The ongoing saga of the city of Geneva vs. Shodeen Development over the 1840s remnant limestone blacksmith shop continues.

Of guts and grass: Cubs bats come alive to beat White Sox, but there’s more to the story

The Cubs pounded out 14 hits and pulled away late to record a 10-5 victory over the White Sox on Friday at Rate Field.

McHenry man charged after unprovoked knife attack at hotel

An unprovoked knife attack at a McHenry hotel caused serious injuries and landed a man in jail early Saturday morning, McHenry police said.

Former Aurora Christian Schools board member charged with sexual abuse of minor

An Aurora man who once served on the Aurora Christian Schools board is facing charges of sexual abuse against a minor.

Chocolate-covered strawberries provide a dash of color and sweetness during last year’s Long Grove Chocolate Fest, which this year runs Friday through Sunday, May 15-17.

Things to do May 15-21: Long Grove Chocolate Fest, D.L. Hughley, Lake Zurich Water Lantern Festival and more

Mark your calendar for the Long Grove Chocolate Fest, Aurora Food Truck Fest, D.L. Hughley at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg, Lake Zurich Water Lantern Festival and more.

Barrington’s Sophia Miller, left, looks to get past Hersey’s Emilia Czaplak during the MSL girls lacrosse conference championship at Forest View Educational Center in Arlington Heights Friday.

Girls lacrosse: Barrington avenges Hersey loss, wins third straight MSL title

With the realignment of every sport outside of football in the Mid-Suburban League this season, some sports have added tweaks and twists in determining an MSL champion. ...