Cook County Schools
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Illini’s other freshman star dominates in lopsided win over PennMar 19, 2026 10:21 pm - Freshman forward David Mirkovic erupted for 29 points and 17 rebounds as No. 3 seed Illinois rolled past Penn in the first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday.
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Schaumburg High School raises $82,480 during St. Baldrick’s eventMar 19, 2026 2:16 pm - Schaumburg High School’s St. Baldrick’s celebration on St. Patrick’s Day Tuesday raised the spirits of the school community as well as $82,480 to battle childhood cancers.
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First place winners, 2026 Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing ContestMar 18, 2026 1:01 pm - Here are the first place winners in the 2026 Arts Unlimited District 214/Daily Herald Community Arts and Writing Contest.
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DuPage youth jazz ensemble chasing New York gloryMar 18, 2026 12:50 pm - The jazz stars of tomorrow can be found in DuPage County. The Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage will put its chops on display at the 31st annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival in New York City April 30-May 2.
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Boys basketball: Cook County All-Area captain Williams finishes 2nd on Fremd’s scoring list, but it’s the wins that mattered mostMar 17, 2026 4:28 pm - Fremd’s Jordan Williams knows the comfort of his Chihuahua. But when he sits and watches game film with “Lemon,” Williams, who is a throwback type player, knows that he c...
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St. Viator’s high school hockey title shows sport’s growth in IllinoisMar 17, 2026 3:20 pm - The growth of high school hockey in Illinois continues.
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TIF district extension for Loeber Farm in Schaumburg wins key recommendationMar 16, 2026 6:24 pm - Local governments recommended the extension of a tax incentive for the controversial residential development of the Loeber Farm property in Schaumburg Monday.
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College essay expert to present ‘College Admission Essentials’ at GPS Parent SeriesMar 16, 2026 6:05 pm - GPS Parent Series hosts "College Admission Essentials" webinar on March 24 via Zoom, featuring bestselling author Ethan Sawyer who will provide expert guidance on navigating the competitive college admissions process
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Judge denies pretrial release for teen charged in graduation party sexual assaultMar 16, 2026 3:17 pm - A 19-year-old Prospect Heights man accused of sexually assaulting a former classmate during a graduation party in June should stay behind bars in the DuPage County jail while awaiting trial, a judge ruled Monday.
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Who had the area’s top prep basketball performances last week?Mar 16, 2026 3:15 pm - High Five: This edition looks at the area’s top boys basketball performances from last week.