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Trevor Herrmann, right, will retire May 16 as chief of the Hampshire Fire Department. Dave Schmidt, left, will take over.

End of an era: Chief’s retirement ends family legacy of fire service that began in 1931

The Herrmann family has dedicated over 100 years to the fire service in Hampshire, but Chief Trevor Herrmann's retirement on May 16 will end their multi-generational streak.

Advocate Sherman Hospital emergency room nurse Ashley Huizar is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of a woman whose heart stopped beating after a crash she happened upon on her way to a work conference in Iowa.

On her way to a work conference, Sherman Hospital nurse saves driver whose heart stopped after crash

Advocate Sherman Hospital emergency room nurse Ashley Huizar is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of a woman whose heart stopped beating after a crash she happened upon on her way to a work conference in Iowa last month.

An Oct. 5, 1979 photo shows Pope John Paul II acknowledging the crowd gathered in Chicago’s Grant Park before celebrating an outdoor Mass.

Catholics recall 1979 Chicago papal visit, hope for new Pope Leo’s return

Among the Catholic faithful, the stunning election of Chicago-born Robert Prevost as the first American pontiff has stirred memories of a whirlwind papal visit more than 45 years ago.

Kristyn Benedyk, sister of the late Kimberley Benedyk Sandford who inspired Saturday’s “A Pint for Kim” blood drive at Naperville North High School, talks with Ezequiel Trevino, regional manager for donor recruitment of Versiti Blood Center of Illinois.

Saving lives on a sunny Saturday: Blood donors offer ‘A Pint for Kim’

Outside Naperville North High School, a mini-fest with kids’ games, food, music and a car show was taking place. Inside, donors participating in the sixth annual “A Pint for Kim” blood drive were saving lives.

Orly KG performs with the Bad Momz of Comedy at City Winery in Chicago on May 7. The Highland Park mother of two kicked off a comedy career just a few years ago.

Bad Momz of Comedy takes on motherhood in ’the burbs and beyond

Bad Momz of Comedy got its start in the suburbs and now includes 90 moms from across the country.

Hal Honeyman is the owner of The Bike Rack in St. Charles, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary with community events May 17-18.

St. Charles bike shop to mark 50 years with community ride, party in the park

St. Charles cycling shop The Bike Rack will host its 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 17, and its 13th annual “Everybody Rides” event and party in the park on Sunday, May 18.