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Worker killed in Downers Grove storm sewer identified

The contract worker who was killed this week in a storm sewer in Downers Grove has been identified as Ivan A. Perez, 33, of Pasadena, Texas, the DuPage County Coroner’s Office said.

Orlando Rivas with his wife, Erin. (Erin Rivas)

Driver cited in crash that led to death of Buffalo Grove HS security guard

An Elmwood Park woman was cited for three traffic violations as a result of the April crash that led to the death of a Buffalo Grove High School security guard Orlando Rivas, police said.

Rick Heidner

Former gubernatorial candidate Rick Heidner buys $5.2M Barrington mansion from Motorola Solutions CEO

Video gambling operator and former gubernatorial candidate Rick Heidner on July 24 paid $5.2 million to buy a seven-bedroom, 27,000-square-foot stone country manor-style mansion on 10.2 acres in Barrington from Motorola Solutions chairman and CEO Greg Brown.

Customers were already lined up at 5 a.m. Wednesday for the grand opening of Dutch Bros Coffee in Buffalo Grove. (Steve Zalusky/Daily Herald)

‘An experience’: Dozens line up, some overnight, for Dutch Bros opening in Buffalo Grove

Dutch Bros was greeted by expectant customers at the grand opening of its Buffalo Grove location Wednesday morning.

Grandstand Arena events at the Lake County Fair include a demolition derby, motocross, Monster Truck Throwdown, professional bull riding and barrel racing. (Lake County Fairgrounds)

Things to do July 31 to Aug. 6: Lake and McHenry County fairs, National Night Out and more

Mark your calendar for the Lake and McHenry County fairs, National Sports Collectors Convention, Taste of Roselle, Chicago Italian Beef Fest, National Night Out events and more.

Omar Bashqawi, one of the first homeowners in Illinois to install a Base Power battery backup system, stands by the battery in his backyard in South Elgin. ComEd installed the battery in his backyard in April and said he looks forward to seeing a double-digit reduction in his monthly bill. The units charge overnight when electricity is cheaper and then supply power during heavy demand, when electricity is more expensive. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Base Power launches backyard battery backup system for ComEd customers

As energy prices continue to rise and power outages become more frequent amid extreme weather events, ComEd customers have a new option to help navigate both problems. A giant backyard battery.

Stella Splendoria, left, and Emma Douglas, both of Harvard, show mixed pair yearlings Wednesday during the first day of the Lake County Fair in Grayslake. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

Not what it once was, but still plenty of ag to show off and celebrate at Lake County Fair

A five-day celebration of rides, attractions, entertainment events and farming culture began Wednesday to mark the 97th year of Lake County Fair.

Magdalena Jablonska (GoFundMe)

‘Sunshine wherever she went’: Fundraiser set up to honor Des Plaines woman killed in boat crash

A GoFundMe page has been set up to support dog shelters in honor of Magdalena Jablonska, who was killed Saturday after the boat she was in was struck by another on the Fox River.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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