This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: A skilled painter takes a palette of diverse colors and expertly blends them into a beautiful work of art. Lifelong arti...

Babe Ruth's "called shot" in the 1932 World Series at Wrigley Field might not have happened if it weren't for another uncalled shot. That shot is the subject of a new book by Aurora native Jack Bales, "The Chicago Cub Shot for Love: A Showgirl's Cri...

After two suicidal crises during pandemic isolation, 16-year-old Zach Sampson feels stronger but worries his social skills have gone stale. Amara Bhatia has overcome her pandemic frustrations but the teen feels worn down, in a state of "neutralness...

After riding out the storm of COVID-19, more than 6,000 REO Speedwagon fans couldn't fight the feeling of unabashed joy last night, as the venerable rock band staged the first major concert in the Chicago area since the day the music died nearly 16 ...

Blue Cat Gallery & Studio will celebrate its fourth year of operation with the juried exhibit, "Signs of Rural Life," opening July 7 and continuing until August 28, 2021. The exhibit will feature artwork exploring rural themes created by artists fr...

Friends and family say Melvin Copeland didn't talk about himself much, but he would have had plenty to say if he did. From scholarship college athlete to Tuskegee Airman in World War II, Copeland later earned two master's degrees and participated i...

This year's golf calendar isn't as loaded with big events as it normally is. That's why next week figures to be the biggest of the local season. It features the biggest annual women's event of the year followed immediately by Illinois' only PGA Tour...

Dan Leahy is grateful for all the work/life connections in his new job as the executive director of the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association in Carol Stream. "I'm aligned with this organization personally," said Leahy, who lives in Napervi...

The very best partnerships benefit both parties. Such has been the case with the collaborative efforts between the lifestyles team at GreenFields of Geneva senior living community and the Therapeutic Recreation Program at Aurora University. Kristen...

Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Judge René Cruz was recently presented with the Kane County Bar Association Community Service Award. Cruz is the fourth judge from Kane County to receive the award, joining Chief Judge Clint Hull (2011), and retired judges...