Des Plaines
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Reflecting on progress: Suburban cycling infrastructure improvements have come a long waySep 18, 2026 12:26 pm - Illinois has made several infrastructure improvements across the suburbs that have benefited cyclists over the past six years.
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Mount Prospect American Legion Post to hold charity golf outingSep 18, 2026 10:57 am - Mount Prospect’s American Legion Post 525 will host its 11th annual Fall Classic on Oct. 1 at the Mount Prospect Golf Course, 600 S. See Gwun Ave.
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Des Plaines Public Library book sale starts Sept. 25Sep 17, 2026 6:33 pm - The Des Plaines Public Library’s Friends of the Library group will hold its annual used book sale Sept. 25-27.
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Mount Prospect appoints new building and inspection services directorSep 17, 2026 5:40 pm - Archana Mohanchandra replaces Mount Prospect’s longtime director of building and inspection services Bill Schroeder.
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Melissa Bean drops out of 8th Congressional District candidate forum with Jennifer DavisSep 17, 2026 3:31 pm - Democratic candidate for the 8th Congressional District Melissa Bean has cited a scheduling conflict for her dropping out of a scheduled candidate forum with Republican opponent Jennifer Davis on Saturday.
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Jewelry thieves targeting people in parking lots strike again in Des PlainesSep 17, 2026 2:59 pm - Teams of thieves who distract strangers in suburban parking lots and steal their jewelry have struck again.
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A catch with the pontiff: Suburban promoter Ron Onesti gifts Pope Leo softball at VaticanSep 17, 2026 2:46 pm - Music promoter and entrepreneur Ron Onesti recalls ‘having a catch’ with Pope Leo during a recent meeting at the Vatican.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for August 2026Sep 17, 2026 8:59 am - The top finishers in August’s amateur photo contest showcase landscapes from desert ranges to a glacier ice field.
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Ethics probe clears District 214 for pre-referendum polling, but critic calls it ‘unwritten loophole’Sep 17, 2026 6:14 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 was cleared of ethics violations after an investigation into pre-referendum polling activities. The complainant disputes the findings.
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6 Des Plaines police officers on paid leave as investigation into fatal shooting continuesSep 16, 2026 12:26 pm - Six Des Plaines police officers who responded to the 911 call that preceded last week’s fatal shooting of a resident are on paid administrative leave, the department said Wednesday.