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Deerfield native Eric Porter started his own shoe company, Stria Sport.

Foot in the door: Suburban native started shoe company from scratch

Starting a niche footwear brand is a daunting task. But Deerfield native Eric Porter is having success and adding athlete endorsements with his Stria Sport line.

Eric Phillips, who owns Equipment Repair Specialists, works on a snowblower with an employee.

After storm, snowblower repair mechanics deal with massive demand

Mechanics who fix snowblowers in the suburbs are experiencing unprecedented demand for their services after the winter storm.

Cold, snowy weather has caused some houses to form ice dams and icicles, such as at this Elgin home Thursday. A warm roof melts some of the snow, which then can refreeze when it gathers at the colder eaves.

Icicles are signs of trouble as snow melts off roofs

Icicles hanging from your house may be pretty, but they are also a sign of potential trouble.

Santas sprint down Campbell Street during Saturday’s 18th 5K Santa Run/Walk, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights.

A family affair: Arlington Heights Rotary’s annual 5K Santa Walk/Run attracts 2,000+ multi-generational enthusiasts

Runners and walkers of all ages, most of them sporting Santa suits and hats, converged on downtown Arlington Heights Saturday for the Rotary Club’s annual 5K Santa Walk/Run.

Mount Prospect woman killed in crash with postal truck

A Mount Prospect woman died Saturday after a two-vehicle crash in Des Plaines that police say was caused by a southbound postal truck drifting into oncoming traffic.

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke (92) takes a shot and scores as Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) trails behind during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Clarke scores twice, Kuemper makes 23 saves in Kings’ 6-0 romp over Blackhawks

Brandt Clarke scored twice to help Los Angeles break out of an offensive funk, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves and the Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 on Saturday night to split a two-game set.

Male juvenile shot in Carpentersville

A male juvenile was shot in the leg Friday evening in Carpentersville and received non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Johnny O'Brien, the captain of the Daily Herald’s Cook County All-Area football team for the second straight season, led the Vikings to the state semifinals for the first time in school history.

Cook County All-Area captain O’Brien leads Fremd to best season in school history, throwing for nearly 3,000 yards

Talent, leadership, self-sacrifice and IQ. It’s the four corners of what makes an athlete special. Fremd’s Johnny O’Brien possesses all of these and a lot more. Because o...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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