Local businessman Willard “Bill” Bishop died peacefully on Friday at age 80 surrounded by loved ones. Bill Bishop's experience in the food retail business reaches from the earliest introduction of the UPC code to the online grocery revolution that w...

Numerous charitable organizations in Kane County will receive assistance to offset financial losses associated with the pandemic. On March 22, the Kane County Board unanimously approved $2 million in community support grants for 40 organizations inc...

For 50 years, Centro de Informacion has been serving the Hispanic community in and around Elgin. As the nonprofit prepares many events to celebrate that milestone, it also will be saying goodbye to one of its founding members. Executive Director Jai...

This editorial represents the consensus opinion of The Daily Herald Editorial Board. It's easy to complain these days. Gas prices are high. Inflation is making grocery bills and so many more expenses higher. It's become a real strain on people ...

Carpentersville officials are hopeful a luxury apartment complex can help breathe new life into the area around Spring Hill Mall. Trustees Tuesday approved a development agreement for the former Huntley Square, which was demolished in early 2021. Ho...

East Dundee's new police chief, James Kruger, has been named Chief of the Year by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. Kruger will be recognized April 29 during the association's annual conference. The 40-year law enforcement veteran was na...

This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Chairs lined either side of the hallway outside Room 137 at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, while inside t...