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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, here being inducted to the Elgin High School Hall of Fame in April, announced Sunday that he will seek a second term as Chicago’s chief executive. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald)

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson declares reelection campaign

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday he will seek a second term, ending speculation over his plans by making a forceful argument that he deserves four more years in City Hall to try to entrench his progressive agenda.

Michelle Jiang of Hoffman Estates goes airborne Sunday while performing with the Xilin Northwest Chinese School during the Festival of Cultures at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater in Palatine. (Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald)

Second annual Festival of Cultures highlights Palatine's diverse community

Palatine celebrated all the differences that bring its community together on Sunday at the second annual Festival of Cultures.

Motorcyclist killed in Mount Prospect crash

A Des Plaines man was killed Saturday night when the motorcycle he was driving collided with an SUV in Mount Prospect.

Judy Markey, left, and Kathy O'Malley on stage as WGN Radio honors 10 inaugural walk of fame inductees to celebrate the station's 90th year Friday, June 27, 2014. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Judy Markey, half of radio’s popular ‘Kathy and Judy Show,’ has died at 82

Judy Markey, legendary radio host of WGN's "Kathy and Judy Show" and accomplished writer, has died at 82.

FILE - Illinois head coach Bret Bielema looks on before an NCAA college football game against Washington, Oct. 25, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Illinois’ tackling issues persist and its offense dries up in 31-27 loss to Duke: ‘We’ve got to wrap up’

CHAMPAIGN — Illinois went into its game against Duke on Saturday at Gies Memorial Stadium with questions about its tackling. Nate Sheppard exacerbated the issue. The Duk...

The DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center in Wheaton, which opened in September 2025, serves people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald)

‘Safe, stigma-free alternative’: DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center marks anniversary

In its first year of operations, DuPage County’s Crisis Recovery Center has completed more than 2,200 onsite assessments, providing mental health and addiction recovery services to thousands of residents and easing the strain on area emergency rooms.

Batavia aldermen Tuesday will discuss a proposal to build a parking lot on the site of the former Shumway Foundry in the city’s downtown. The site is pictured here in 2021. (Susan Sarkauskas/Daily Herald)

Batavia considers temporary lot as possible solution to downtown parking woes

Batavia aldermen will discuss Tuesday whether to turn the site of the former Shumway Foundry into a parking lot that would alleviate a shortage of spaces in the southern part of downtown.

Football roundup: Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Schaumburg, Vernon Hills collect wins

Riley Lennert came up big for Hoffman Estates again. The junior scored three times Thursday and rushed for 213 yards on 32 carries in the Hawks’ 35-15 win over Elk Grove....

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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