Cook County
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Cook County liable for property tax sale violations, judge rulesMay 12, 2026 12:49 pm - A federal judge ruled Monday that Cook County is liable to pay back potentially millions of dollars to people who lost their homes in the county’s annual property tax sales, three years after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the system unconstitutional.
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Best Bets: Rosemont hosts Spring Fun Fest and Anime CentralMay 12, 2026 10:52 am - The Spring Fun Fest and Anime Central convention take over Rosemont, “Veep” alum Matt Walsh performs with Bluebird Improv at the Studebaker Theatre, and Chicago’s Intuit Art Museum showcases a former Aurora sculptor’s new exhibit.
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Relocated Golden Corridor Family YMCA set to open in Schaumburg June 1May 12, 2026 10:33 am - The Golden Corridor Family YMCA’s Schaumburg location that shut down in the autumn of 2024 will reopen at its new site in the village on Monday, June 1.
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$900k settlement wraps neighbors’ long fight with smelly Mount Prospect factoryMay 12, 2026 8:31 am - A $900,000 settlement agreement has been reached between Prestige Feed Products and neighbors near the animal feed producer, which closed its Mount Prospect plant at the end of 2025.
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Lake County authorities investigate officer-involved shooting in MundeleinMay 12, 2026 8:04 am - Lake County authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Mundelein that left a woman dead.
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It’s title time in the world of prep sportsMay 11, 2026 10:46 pm - Check out the latest edition of the Daily Herald prep sports newsletter.
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Softball: Miller lifts Glenbard North to key win over St. Charles NorthMay 11, 2026 9:44 pm - Softball: Glenbard North beat St. Charles North 3-1 on Monday.
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Baseball: Rolling Meadows tops Buffalo Grove, moves into first in MSL EastMay 11, 2026 9:02 pm - Baseball: Rolling Meadows beat Buffalo Grove 1-0 on Monday.
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‘Most pressing needs’: After public scrutiny, District 214 cuts potential referendum ask in halfMay 11, 2026 6:24 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 has reduced its potential referendum request from more than $900 million to a maximum of $450 million after community feedback showed lukewarm support for the larger proposal.
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Kane County state’s attorney: Aurora police acted appropriately during anti-ICE school protestMay 11, 2026 6:14 pm - Aurora police officers acted within the scope of their authority and didn’t use excessive force during a February walkout protesting federal immigration tactics, the Kane County state’s attorney announced Monday.