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Schaumburg resident Richard Bolesta, right, explains to neighbors that they've prevailed in their campaign to prevent a mini-roundabout at the intersection of National Parkway and Thacker Street after Tuesday's village board meeting. (Eric Peterson/Daily Herald)

Schaumburg board rejects roundabout plan at neighbors’ request

Hundreds of Schaumburg residents are celebrating the village board’s decision not to include a mini-roundabout at the intersection of National Parkway and Thacker Street in 2030.

Prospect quarterback Jackson Cacini scores a touchdown against Fremd during their game last month in Mount Prospect. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

Talking with ‘Edgy’ Tim: All about the Hersey-Prospect showdown

Daily Herald columnist Kevin Schmit talks to Rivals prep football expert “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran about Friday’s Hersey-Prospect showdown.

West Chicago man found guilty of 2001 sexual assault after DNA match

A West Chicago man was found guilty Wednesday of sexually assaulting a woman 25 years ago, authorities said.

Hersey goalkeeper Patryk Smakowski charges in to punch the ball away in the boys soccer MSL Championship game against Conant in Arlington Heights Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (John Starks/Daily Herald)

Boys soccer: Hersey captures MSL Cup championship with shutout of Conant

A sparkling soccer season continued to shine even brighter for Hersey on Wednesday night in Arlington Heights. When the dust settled, it was the Huskies who captured the ...

Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega. (Gavin Good/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake County officials warn against voting incentives: ‘We can only thank people with our words or a handshake’

With less than three weeks until the Nov. 3 general election, Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega and State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart want people to know the proper and improper ways to encourage voting.

A section of Hintz Road in Wheeling was shut down Wednesday after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a car. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

Crash victim identified as Wheeling resident who was going to work

The man fatally struck by a car Wednesday morning in Wheeling was a local resident.

Nightmare on Chicago Street returns to Elgin Friday as two-night event

Elgin’s annual zombie-themed Nightmare on Chicago Street event returns for its 14th year Friday, this time as a two-night event with three national touring musical acts performing Friday.

Witches watch a show during last year’s Nightmare on Chicago Street in Elgin. This year’s event takes place Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17. (John Starks/Daily Herald)

Things to do Oct. 16-22: Nightmare on Chicago Street, Civil War Encampment & Battle, Barrington Area TasteFest and more

Mark your calendar for Nightmare on Chicago Street in Elgin, the Civil War Encampment and Battle in Hainesville, Barrington Area TasteFest and various Halloween happenings around the suburbs this weekend.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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