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Rare dust storm that raced through Chicago area caused by strong winds from cluster of thunderstorms

By Mick Zawislak
May 17, 2025 11:19 am - A rare dust storm swept in from the southwest and enveloped the Chicago metropolitan area Friday evening, darkening the sky and creating eerie images.
Drivers urged to stay off roads in Illinois amid dust storms

By Ava Miller
May 16, 2025 7:04 pm - Illinois officials are urging people not to travel amid dust storm warnings across parts of the state, including much of the Chicago area.
Mason running to succeed Morrison as Cook County Board’s 15th District commissioner

Daily Herald report
May 16, 2025 3:50 pm - Ted Mason, the Democratic Committeeman of Elk Grove Township and chief of staff for 15th District Cook County Board Commissioner Kevin Morrison, has announced his candidacy to succeed Morrison next year.
GOP candidates for state offices will host discussion in St. Charles Saturday morning

By David Petesch
May 16, 2025 11:53 am - Republican candidates for Illinois governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general will host a discussion in St. Charles on Saturday, May 17.
Why dangerous TikTok challenge has schools, police all fired up

By Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
May 16, 2025 6:00 am - What do you get when you cross the worst elements of social media with the most reckless instincts of kids? These days it’s the “Chromebook Challenge,” a TikTok-fueled fad that has students across the country intentionally setting fire to their school-issued laptop computers.
Political roundabout: Dems Bankole, Dunung and Morrison line up to fill Raja’s seat; JB to face GOP in DC

By Marni Pyke
May 15, 2025 7:08 pm - Several candidates have lined up to replace U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in the House, including two former staffers. Gov. Pritzker heads to Washington to testify on immigration issues.
Girls soccer: South Elgin blanks Glenbard South to win first Upstate Eight championship game

By Mike Garofola
May 14, 2025 10:18 pm - It was all South Elgin Wednesday night in the first ever Upstate Eight Conference final with the Storm overwhelming Glenbard South 7-0. Junior Avianna (Avi) Hernandez, wh...
DuPage Forest Preserve District volunteer honored with Governor’s Award

By Beth Schirott, Forest Preserve District of DuPage Coun
May 14, 2025 4:02 pm - Bolingbrook resident Bruce Kulik becomes the first Forest Preserve District of DuPage County volunteer to receive prestigious 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award.
Stories of Local Impact: Don and Dianne Skeet, how one couple’s generosity is making an ongoing difference

By DuPage Foundation Editorial Staff
May 14, 2025 3:55 pm - Leaders and Legacies, a partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation, continues with Dianne and Don Skeet who left a legacy that supports children, families, and nonprofits across DuPage County.
ECC to hold spring commencement ceremonies May 17

Submitted by ECC
May 14, 2025 12:31 pm - Elgin Community College will recognize the spring graduates with two commencement ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, May 17. Student speakers, one from South Africa and another with cerebral palsy, will share their unique journeys.

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