All Stories from May 11, 2026 (Change date)
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A Safe Place celebrates 10 years of Wine, Women & ShoesMay 11, 2026 2:10 pm - A Safe Place, a Lake County nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, has announced the 10th anniversary of its signature fundraising event: Wine, Women & Shoes.
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Voter confusion, election headaches follow hasty GOP push to redraw US House seatsMay 11, 2026 2:04 pm - Republicans' rush to gerrymander congressional districts across several Southern states after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling hollowed out the Voting Rights Act is confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials. The changes are hitting while primary season is in progress.
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Harper College marks construction milestone with beam-signing for new Business and Social Sciences BuildingMay 11, 2026 1:59 pm - Harper College marked a major construction milestone on April 28 with a beam-signing ceremony for its new Business and Social Sciences Building.
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Annual concert celebrates St. Charles teen’s legacy through music and scholarshipsMay 11, 2026 1:52 pm - The 24th annual Tyler Brett Caruso Memorial Concert will be May 21 at Lincoln Park in downtown St. Charles. The free concert will introduce the 2026 scholarship recipients from both high schools. To date, 81 scholarships awarded from the memorial fund supported by donations.
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St. Emily School Students Compete in National Civics BeeMay 11, 2026 1:47 pm - Eleven students from St. Emily School in Mount Prospect competed at the National Civics Bee Regional Competition on May 7 at the College of Lake County.
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Look: Our best prep sports photos from AprilMay 11, 2026 1:39 pm - Daily Herald photographers battled the changing temperatures to capture peak action moments in high school sports in the Chicago suburbs in April. ...
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‘Remember the Ladies’: Abigail Adams to take the stage at Glen Ellyn History CenterMay 11, 2026 1:32 pm - Actress Leslie Goddard will portray Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams and mother of President John Quincy Adams, at Glen Ellyn History Center on May 30. The living history performance showcases Abigail as a patriotic partner who managed the family farm and engaged in politics, including her famous call to "remember the ladies."
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Trump says he'll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He can't do it on his ownMay 11, 2026 1:19 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he will move to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shoulder surging fuel prices caused by the Iran...
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St. Charles District 303 educators take top honors at 50th Kane County awards for local schoolsMay 11, 2026 1:15 pm - Educators from across Kane County recently were celebrated during the 50th Kane County Awards Banquet, with two St. Charles Unit District 303 educators taking home some of the night’s top honors.
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Things to do May 15-21: Long Grove Chocolate Fest, D.L. Hughley, Lake Zurich Water Lantern Festival and moreMay 11, 2026 1:09 pm - 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.