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Trial begins in fatal shooting at bar near Wheaton

A DuPage County jury is being asked to decide whether an Aurora man murdered someone over a pizza or whether he acted in self-defense.

A Metra outbound express train rolls past the Mount Prospect station in 2025. A new state law requires student handbooks to provide common-sense advice about rail crossing safety. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

‘Everyday’ reality, ever-present danger: New law aims to familiarize kids on train risks

Student handbooks across Illinois will offer advice for parents to share with kids about being safe around train crossings.

Wheaton Warrenville South senior Clark Jensen (31) plays against Wheaton North last month. (John Starks/Daily Herald)

Future is bright at Wheaton Warrenville South, but seniors are ready to win now

Wheaton Warrenville South is loaded with junior starters and figures to be one of the best teams in the Chicago area next season. But for the seniors, this year still matters.

Mount Prospect Mayor Paul Hoefert, from left, and trustees John Matuszak, Terri Gens and Vince Dante, at a recent village board meeting. The board voted Tuesday to raise the pay for future mayors and trustees. (Steve Zalusky/Daily Herald)

Raises coming for Mount Prospect mayor, trustees in 2029

Mount Prospect village board members voted unanimously this week to give future mayors and trustees a boost in compensation. Pay for those elected offices has remained the same since 2001.

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) looks for an open teammate in the second period of the home opener against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Patrick Kane wins in return to the United Center as a Chicago Blackhawk — 19 years after his 1st home game

On Oct. 6, 2007, Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane and fellow rookie Jonathan Toews arrived at the United Center for their first home game under a cloud of expectations and anticipation.

Erika Kirk, shown here leaving a Provo, Utah, courthoue in July. drew large crowds Tuesday for an appearance at Judson University in Elgin. (Marielle Scott/AP)

Turning Point USA’s Erika Kirk draws big crowd for Elgin appearance, some protesters

Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk brought her “America: Love it or Leave It” tour to Elgin’s Judson University Tuesday and was greeted by a crowd who lined up early to attend — and a handful of people who turned out to protest.

At the request of residents, the Kane County sheriff is removing Flock automated license plate-reading cameras, like this one in Arlington Heights, from the Mill Creek subdivision near Geneva. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

At residents’ request, Kane sheriff removing Flock cameras from Geneva-area neighborhood

Automated license plate-reading cameras are being removed from the Mill Creek subdivision near Geneva, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.

Geneva's quarterback Ben Peterson looks for an open receiver against Batavia during a DuKane Conference game on Sept. 25, 2026. (Mark Black/for the Beacon-News)

Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw’s Top 25 for Week 8

Geneva and Huntley move into the Top 10, while Lincoln-Way East and Loyola continue to lead the way.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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