Copyright (c) Daily Herald en-us http://www.dailyherald.com News from The Daily Herald https://www.dailyherald.com/20260626/news/elgin-police-firefighters-searching-for-man-in-fox-river/ Authorities resumed their search Saturday morning for a man who jumped into the Fox River in Elgin Friday while fleeing police officers. Rick West Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:30:16 -0500 37abc201-f48a-4d02-b2c9-0111116e868e https://www.dailyherald.com/20260626/news/a-bucket-list-item-that-i-didnt-know-i-had-suburban-garage-rockers-prep-for-first-headlining-gig/ The Huns, a 1960s garage rock band from the Northwest suburbs, have reunited and are rehearsing for their first solo show since going their separate ways after high school graduation in 1969. Christopher Placek Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:11:32 -0500 8e73d3f8-9d06-4c8f-aceb-9c391babf3e3 https://www.dailyherald.com/20260626/news/bartlett-library-board-censures-trustee-after-unforgivable-act-of-aggression-at-meeting/ Bartlett Public Library trustees censured fellow board member Joseph A.J. Olsen Thursday for what they characterized as a history of disruptive behavior, including moving in a hostile manner toward two staff members last month. Eric Peterson Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:56:02 -0500 8db1ca66-42a4-4a55-90d9-8941002929d4 https://www.dailyherald.com/20260626/business-openings/our-focus-is-fresh-independent-grocer-shop-save-stresses-community-focus-in-big-expansion/ Independent grocer Shop & Save Market/Local Market is doubling its footprint in the suburbs with six pending or recently opened locations including Algonquin, Lindenhurst and Grayslake. Mick Zawislak Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:32 -0500 f75d30d3-33f1-4361-8591-ed5ac5f87667 https://www.dailyherald.com/20260626/real-estate/depression-era-building-in-downtown-des-plaines-being-demolished-to-make-way-for-apartments/ After a two-year delay, the demolition of a historic building in downtown Des Plaines is finally underway. Russell Lissau Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:42:29 -0500 12e47cd6-716f-4350-8ae9-81186b7f517c https://www.dailyherald.com/20260627/chicago-cubs/the-milwaukee-mystery-brewer-ball-is-real-and-a-huge-problem-for-cubs/ Why has Brewer Ball become such a persistent problem for the Cubs? It seems like Craig Counsell helped introduced a philosophy that won’t shut off. Mike McGraw Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0500 d0fc7c71-63c9-4497-9e53-227220670c10 https://www.dailyherald.com/20260626/news/officials-hoverboard-sparks-fire-in-arlington-heights-home/ A hoverboard caught fire inside an Arlington Heights home Friday afternoon, officials said. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:03:14 -0500 6846ed08-0105-44a4-a41e-eec54242b2fa https://www.dailyherald.com/20260626/business/raise-your-glass-suburban-restaurants-honored-with-wine-spectator-awards/ Seventeen different restaurant concepts, many with multiple locations in the suburbs, recently were honored in the 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. Rick West Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:48:32 -0500 880bc5fe-c504-4392-b10d-285e9d8d71d3 https://www.dailyherald.com/20260619/festivals-and-fairs/have-a-blast-celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-with-fireworks-festivals-and-more-in-the-suburbs/ As the Fourth of July approaches, so do themed events throughout the suburbs, including festivals, parades, fireworks displays, walks and runs, concerts and more. Here’s where and when you can celebrate. Luke Zurawski Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:04:26 -0500 03e715bc-99d7-44e6-9490-12f077f1e4c5 https://www.dailyherald.com/20260623/entertainment/things-to-do-june-26-to-july-2-swedish-days-long-grove-strawberry-fest-frontier-days-and-more/ Mark your calendar for Swedish Days in Geneva, Wauconda Fest, Frontier Days in Arlington Heights, Mundelein Community Days, Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest, Northwest Fourth-Fest in Hoffman Estates and more. Luke Zurawski Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:27:38 -0500 3e620980-ef59-4f85-aaaa-a6971ddef10d