- Daily Herald

Common sense missing

If Gov. Pritzker is that concerned about the budget, perhaps he should make significantly more veto actions to reduce the grants and other money given to all non-state agencies like the NAACP and the Chicago Bears organization. Did any of these legis...

Published: Jun 25, 2026 at 10:01 AM

Dining out: New restaurants, July 4 specials and more

Madurai Kitchen opened a new location this week at Glen Town Center in Glenview, and there’s a new First Watch in Crystal Lake. Plus, where to celebrate July 4 and fun for your pup at Lazy Dog.

Updated: Jun 25, 2026 at 11:55 AM

Home & garden calendar, June 23-July 4

Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like firefly friendly yards, America250 celebrations, and more. Also, list of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows, workshops and more.

Updated: Jun 23, 2026 at 06:29 PM

‘Opportunity to live more productive lives’: We Grow Dreams provides jobs for people with disabilities

We Grow Dreams in West Chicago is a greenhouse and nursery center that provides work for intellectually and physically disabled people.

Updated: Jun 23, 2026 at 07:12 PM

Things to do June 26 to July 2: Swedish Days, Wauconda 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.

Updated: Jun 25, 2026 at 11:54 AM

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.

Updated: Jun 24, 2026 at 05:37 PM

A wasteful wall in southwest Texas

Last week Byron York sang the praises of Donald Trump’s forward motion on building the wall and stated it is “attracting less opposition” than previously. Hmmm, familiar with the Big Bend Region of southwest Texas? The entire region beyond the actual...

Published: Jun 19, 2026 at 05:00 AM