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Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation

By STEVEN SLOAN
Apr 14, 2026 4:05 pm - The Kennedy Center's new leadership wants to prove to critics that the building is damaged beyond simple repair. It's starting with Congress.
Pope Leo XIV in Algeria walks in footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine

By NICOLE WINFIELD
Apr 14, 2026 4:00 pm - Pope Leo XIV walked Tuesday in the footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine, making a pilgrimage to the archaeological ruins in Algeria where the fifth-century titan of early Christianity lived, died and wrote some of the most important works in Western thought.
Illinois is closer than ever to expanding access to bachelor’s degrees. Now we must finish the job.

By Avis Proctor and Bill Kelley
Apr 14, 2026 4:00 pm - Just one year ago, we made the case for why Illinois should embrace community college baccalaureate degrees. At the time, it was a long-overdue step — one grounded in stu...
Postal Service union launches ad campaign promoting mail voting as Trump assails the method

By SUSAN HAIGH
Apr 14, 2026 3:43 pm - A major U.S. Postal Service union is launching a national TV ad campaign promoting voting by mail, stepping into a politically charged debate as skepticism about mail-in ballots has been raised by President Donald Trump and others.
Barrington imposes administrative tow fee to motorists for cars used in crimes

By Steve Zalusky
Apr 14, 2026 3:10 pm - Barrington can now charge an administrative tow fee to motorists whose vehicles are impounded in connection with serious offenses.
State representatives leading tours of Des Plaines museum

Daily Herald report
Apr 14, 2026 2:31 pm - State Reps. Justin Cochran and Michelle Mussman are hosting a joint meet-and-greet tour of neighborhood history museum Kinder House, 781 Pearson St. in Des Plaines, on April 28.
U-46 board announces six new administrator appointments, including three new principals

By Rick West
Apr 14, 2026 2:31 pm - The Elgin Area School District U-46 Board of Education announced six new administrator appointments Monday, including new principals at three schools.
Glen Ellyn seeks artist for new mural

Daily Herald report
Apr 14, 2026 1:20 pm - Glen Ellyn’s Public Art Work Group is seeking an artist to create a “digitally designed” mural in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Man gets 20 years for armed habitual criminal conviction in DuPage County

By Rick West
Apr 14, 2026 1:10 pm - A previously convicted felon was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a DuPage County judge on Monday after being found guilty of multiple felonies, including possession of what prosecutors described as a “machine gun.”
Tax refunds are up, but polling shows most Americans still think they’re overpaying

By LINLEY SANDERS
Apr 14, 2026 11:14 am - Most Americans still think their taxes are too high, according to recent polls, even after last year’s tax law fulfilled several of President Donald Trump’s tax-related campaign promises. In fact, a new Fox News poll indicates people are more upset about taxes than they were last year.

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