Cook County
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Elgin secures Jug, winning record on regular season with win against rival LarkinOct 16, 2026 10:28 pm - Final score: Elgin 62, Larkin 14 Records: The playoff-bound Maroons finished the regular season at 5-4, 4-2 in the Upstate Eight, while the Royals dropped to 0-9,...
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Arlington Heights man accused of killing his dog to be arraigned next monthOct 16, 2026 5:30 pm - A 36-year-old Arlington Heights man was ordered to remain in detention by a judge Friday after authorities say he killed his dog, Duke, with a hammer last month. He will remain in custody until his arraignment next month.
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Learn about Medicare options in Park RidgeOct 16, 2026 5:20 pm - You can learn about Medicare coverage, eligibility and related issues Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Par Ridge.
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Mariano’s in Vernon Hills hosting special pet adoption event in partnership with PAWS ChicagoOct 16, 2026 5:18 pm - Mariano’s, 1720 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Vernon Hills is hosting a special pet adoption event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 17, in partnership with PAWS Chicago and local animal welfare organizations dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs and cats in need.
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Autumn Serenade presents an evening of Vince Guaraldi nostalgia in Hawthorn WoodsOct 16, 2026 5:16 pm - Autumn Serenade, an evening of Vince Guaraldi nostalgia, will be presented 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Hawthorn Woods Village Barn, 2 Lagoon Dr.
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Police: Stevenson High School student injured after slipping and falling under wheels of busOct 16, 2026 5:04 pm - A 14-year-old Stevenson High School student was injured Thursday evening when he slipped and slid under a moving bus, police said.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for September 2026Oct 16, 2026 4:27 pm - The top finishers in September’s amateur photo contest showcase the beauty of nature from Iceland to Illinois.
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Elgin hair salon wins appeal to city council in effort to add bar, video gamblingOct 16, 2026 3:51 pm - The Elgin City Council approved an appeal Wednesday by a hair salon seeking to add a bar and video gambling machines after the owners were denied a parking variation by the city’s planning and zoning commission in July.
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DuPage County Board chair race: Conroy seeks second term against challenger GrassoOct 16, 2026 3:51 pm - While DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy has her eyes on a second term to continue building on the accomplishments of her first, her opponent, Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso, says it’s time for a new direction.
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Review of special financing district for downtown Antioch advancesOct 16, 2026 3:44 pm - The Antioch Joint Review Board has recommended creating a downtown tax increment financing district, covering 203 parcels and about 108 acres in and around downtown.