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Palatine police seeking help locating missing woman

Palatine police are asking for help in finding a 24-year-old woman reported missing on Wednesday.

U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert arrives at the federal courthouse on April 4, 2016, in Chicago.

Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84

Dennis Hastert, the nation’s longest-serving Republican House speaker, who helped turn much of President George W. Bush’s agenda into law before his own political legacy was forever fouled by allegations that he molested high school athletes when he was a wrestling coach, died over the weekend, a coroner said Monday. He was 84.

Black & Gray Brewing shuts its doors in downtown East Dundee

After almost eight years in business, Black & Gray Brewing Co. in downtown East Dundee has poured its last pint of beer.

Sam and Michelle Mekky of Mount Prospect discuss their fundraising efforts for the Parkinson's Foundation. Sam Mekky was diagnosed with Parkinsonism about two years ago. (Steve Zalusky/Daily Herald)

Mount Prospect couple walks the walk to support Parkinson’s Foundation

At first, not wanting people to feel sorry for him, Mount Prospect resident Sam Mekky kept his diagnosis of Parkinsonism to himself.But he eventually began opening up, and Sunday he and his wife, Michelle Mekky, led a team at the Parkinson’s Foundation’s annual walk in Chicago that raised nearly $15,000.

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent celebrates a victory over the New York Jets as he walks off the field on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

Tyson Bagent’s ‘full-circle moment’ after an emotional win with the Chicago Bears is music to QB’s ears

“Take Me Home, Country Roads” was the perfect serenade for Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent on Sunday afternoon. As the lyrics “West Virginia, mountain mama / Take ...

IC Catholic Prep's Jaden Penna (9) slides past Benet Academy's Tyler Lakis (88) Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 during a football game at Benedictine University in Lisle. The Knights moved up to No. 6 in this week’s Daily Herald football Top 20. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald)

Daily Herald football Top 20

Hersey, Prospect and Geneva are the top three teams in this week’s Daily Herald football Top 20.

Fremd’s Harper Neill reacts with teammates during their win at Hersey last week. (John Starks/Daily Herald)

Daily Herald girls volleyball Top 20

Libertyville, Glenbard West and Huntley are the top three teams in this week’s Daily Herald girls volleyball Top 20.

Daily Herald boys soccer Top 20

Hersey, Warren and St. Charles East are the top three teams in this week’s Daily Herald boys soccer Top 20.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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