A 20-year-old Streamwood resident died after a three-vehicle crash early Friday morning in Hoffman Estates that injured four others. Police said the vehicles were all headed south when the crash occurred just before 3 a.m. in the intersection of Hig...

This weekend Elgin Fringe Fest: Through Sunday, Sept. 12, at locations throughout Elgin. The inclusive celebration of the arts includes a variety of performances. All Fringe attendees must visit Fringe Central, at 15 Ziegler Court, to pick up ticket...

“Where were you when the world stopped turning?” The titular lyrics of country singer Alan Jackson's emotional ballad, released in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks serve as the foundation around which this year's remembrance ceremon...

Deer must be freed from rope swing in Barrington Lake County sheriff's deputies relied on a wildlife rehab expert to free a buck tangled in a rope swing in Barrington. Video shows how she got him free with the help of some sedation t...

Illinois' mask mandate returns Monday with one big change for businesses: This time, they won't face fines if they fail to get scofflaw patrons to comply. "That's a significant change for us," said Rob Karr, president and CEO of the Illinois Retail ...

The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce Women's Biz Net will honor four local women leaders during the chamber's fourth annual Outstanding Women Leaders Awards Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Biltmore Country Club, 160 Biltmore...

This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: It was a pretty convincing pitch Robert VanderMolen made to the Elgin Parks and Recreation Department. "In five years, p...

This weekend Grads and Grease: 5-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 10-11; 1-11 p.m. Saturday, June 12; and 1-9 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at the Metra lot in downtown Highwood. Carnival with unlimited ride wristbands available for $25 from 5-9 p.m. Thurs...

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who lost their lives serving our country. Services, observances, parades and ceremonies throughout the suburbs offer a chance to reflect on the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. Monday, May 31 Arlin...