Itasca
-
18 years for Chicago man who pointed gun at Bensenville policeNov 17, 2014 12:01 am - A Chicago man accused of pointing a gun at a Bensenville police officer and pulling the trigger multiple times before being shot himself was sentenced Monday to 18 years...
-
DuPage using DNA testing to save Blanding's turtlesNov 17, 2014 12:01 am - Genetic testing is being used to help the DuPage County Forest Preserve District save an endangered species of turtles. The district has been pursuing a Blanding's turtl...
-
Jingle All the Way at Santa Hustle 5K: Comin' to Town Saturday, Dec. 6thNov 17, 2014 12:01 am - Join in on the jolly fun at the 6th annual Santa Hustle 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 6th starting at Chicago's iconic Soldier Field. Race participants will be suit...
-
DuPage culling nearly 400 deer from its preservesNov 15, 2014 10:00 pm - Federal sharpshooters are in the process of culling nearly 400 deer as part of the DuPage County Forest Preserve District's annual deer management program. The district ...
-
Crane remembered as conservative pioneerNov 15, 2014 10:00 pm - So what made a self-professed union guy and knee-jerk Democrat from Chicago's Southwest Side convert to Republican politics? For Ed Murnane, now of Arlington Heights, i...
-
The SoapboxNov 15, 2014 4:01 am - Some opinions require lots of words and elaboration. Some don't. This is Saturday Soapbox, briefly stated commentary from the Daily Herald's editors. Just aski...
-
Donations bring paper products to area seniorsNov 15, 2014 12:01 am - It's not unusual for a FedEx truck to pull into an industrial park loaded with important packages, but it's not every day those boxes are filled with tissues and toilet ...
-
Did forest preserve commission jump gun in dumping director?Nov 14, 2014 4:30 am - DuPage County Forest Preserve officials may have jumped the gun when they ousted former Executive Director Arnie Biondo. At least two commissioners said this week that B...
-
Dawn Patrol: 3 teachers charged in sex abuse case; Bulls' Rose injuredNov 14, 2014 4:01 am - Breaking news: Crash near Third Lake closes Route 45 Route 45 is closed near Dada Drive following a police chase and crash. Full story. Teachers charged with f...
-
Island Lake fatal crash cited as Illinois no-tolerance DUI pot law is challengedNov 14, 2014 4:00 am - Scott Shirey had a trace of marijuana in his system when another driver ran a red light, killing Shirey's son. But the Lake County man was charged with a crime — prompting some to say the law must be changed.