Lake Zurich
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28 Illinois schools receive state Blue Ribbon Schools awardMar 05, 2026 2:49 pm - Illinois honored 28 schools — including 11 suburban public and private schools — with Blue Ribbon Schools awards at an event at the Governor’s Mansion. Gov. JB Pritzker established the statewide award program after President Donald Trump’s administration abolished the national equivalent. At the event, 15 public and 13 private K-12 schools received awards for academic excellence.
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Indoor mini-golf, trampoline park, more coming this year to Gurnee MillsMar 05, 2026 1:33 pm - Indoor minigolf and a trampoline park are among new offerings opening this year at Gurnee Mills.
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Pilot killed when single-engine plane crashes near DeerfieldMar 05, 2026 7:18 am - The pilot of a small plane was killed when a single-engine aircraft clipped the roof of a townhouse near Deerfield late Wednesday and crashed into the ground.
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Court ruling removes Lake County Board challenger from ballotMar 04, 2026 6:41 pm - The Democratic primary race for Lake County Board District 16 took a turn Wednesday when a court ruling that, barring a successful appeal, removes the challenger from the ballot.
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Boys basketball: Fremd steps past Stevenson and into another home gameMar 03, 2026 7:55 pm - Fremd defeated Stevenson 74-65 in a Class 4A boys basketball sectional semifinal Tuesday in Palatine.
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Libertyville to buy office building for temporary police quartersMar 03, 2026 6:27 pm - Libertyville village officials authorized the purchase of an office building to use as temporary police quarters as the old station is demolished and a planned $43 million facility is built.
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Home & garden calendar, March 3-14Mar 03, 2026 2:17 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like creating seasonal palettes, permaculture, and more, as well as an auction of dahlia tubers.
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Hanson for GOP in Congress, Dist. 5Mar 03, 2026 8:18 am - The Daily Herald endorses Tommy Hanson as the Republican nominee for Congress from Illinois District 5.
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Quigley for Democrats in Congress, Dist. 5Mar 03, 2026 8:11 am - The Daily Herald endorses incumbent Mike Quigley for the Democratic nomination for Congress from Illinois District 5.
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Newcomer, experienced write-in candidate square off in Lake County District 17Mar 02, 2026 6:19 pm - The Republican primary contest to represent District 17 on the Lake County Board comes with a twist for voters as newcomer Joe Salvi faces a write-in challenge from Eleanor Sweet McDonnell, North Barrington village president since 2019.