Des Plaines police have released videos of the moments leading to the Sept. 9 fatal shooting of a man armed with a hedge trimmer.

Elk Grove Village’s long-tenured mayor will receive a 21% raise, while trustees will also get pay bumps based on a new longevity scale, starting in May 2027.

On a rainy day, Prospect's Ryan Murray was the only player to keep his head above water.

ATLANTA -- Alec Bohm put Philadelphia ahead with a two-out home run in the 10th inning and the Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Wednesday to force a decisive third game in their National League Wild Card Series.

1. Downers Grove North (6-0) Beat Oak Park-River Forest 41-0 / at York

Rivals prep football expert “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran is back to discuss the latest local news from the gridiron with Daily Herald columnist Kevin Schmit.

I recently wrote about the craze in urchin-style baits. I was having a bit of trouble finding the brands I preferred. All of a sudden, the tackle shops were getting stocked with dozens of baits manufactured by companies that nobody had ever heard of. I guess I decided to wait for a quality name that I trusted.

After reviewing multiple options for how to proceed with obtaining electricity in the future, the Naperville City Council directed staff Monday to look into joining a new joint action agency or buying power directly on the wholesale market.

The Kane County Board has censured board Chairman Corinne Pierog, saying she revealed confidential details about an investigation into a complaint against a county board member.

In January, there will be a new person writing the state’s checks. Democrat Margaret Croke, a state representative from Chicago, and Republican Bryan Drew, an attorney from Benton, are competing to succeed incumbent Comptroller Susana Mendoza.

After two local teachers were arrested within days of each other, an area state lawmaker is renewing her call to close a “loophole” in Illinois’ sex offender registry laws.

Following the closure of Hawthorne Race Course, programs like Galloping Out are working to retrain and rehome retired racehorses for new careers. These thoroughbreds, which typically have short racing careers but can live 25-30 years, are being adopted for various purposes including show jumping, trail riding, and therapy work.

Purple ribbons memorializing a Mundelein woman who was killed by police in May will remain on display.

Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize-winning “Topdog/Underdog” gets a riveting revival at Steppenwolf Theatre.

Brother Rice tops Mount Carmel in the rivalry — and the rankings — as St. Rita and Sandburg return to the Top 25.

Six days ago, Kevin Gausman faced uncertainty surrounding whether he would be available to pitch for the Chicago Cubs in the wild-card series.

Naperville Central center Matt Russo doesn't mind that he toils in relative anonymity.

St. Charles East girls volleyball coach Jessa Henry likes what she is seeing up and down the roster.

This week, the weather finally cooled down a bit, signaling the beginning of casserole season. My Nana’s tuna casserole is tasty, but it takes a while to prepare and bake. That’s why, when I came across a quick tuna casserole recipe from Serious Eats, I thought I’d take a look.

Best bets for fall: Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns returns to the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Bad Momz of Comedy laugh it up in Wheaton, Red Clay Dance brings “Freedom Square” to Evanston, and spooky silent films come to the Pickwick in Park Ridge.

“We have the traditional German Oktoberfest feel with a modern twist,” says Naper Settlement spokesperson Denise Wilt. In addition to oompah music, the Naperville museum’s Oktoberfest Oct. 2-3 features a variety of German beer and cuisine, children’s activities and the popular stein-holding contest. “We’re looking forward to a great event.”

LAS VEGAS -- Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists to reach 701 career points, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Blackhawks 5-2 in their season opener Tuesday night.

SAN DIEGO -- Fernando Tatis Jr. hit the first leadoff homer in Padres playoff history on the Cubs' first pitch, Michael King took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and San Diego rolled to an 8-0 victory over Chicago in their NL Wild Card Series opener on Tuesday night.

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Both bullpens got a workout during Game 1 of the AL wild-card series, which the White Sox won 6-3 over the Houston Astros in front of 34,011 at Daikin Park.

Downers Grove North three-year starter Tyler Engstler has helped clear space for plenty of long runs this season and is hoping more college coaches begin to notice.

The DuPage Water Commission will meet with Chicago representatives Wednesday amid ongoing plans for it to team with its northwest suburban counterparts and bypass the city for access to Lake Michigan water.

The Rolling Meadows Park District plans to transform a single-family home bequeathed to the district into a center for environmental programs, cooking classes and small private events.

HOUSTON -- The crowd at Daikin Park was surprisingly sparse as the Houston Astros -- baseball's first division winner with a .500 or worse record -- opened their Wild Card Series against the White Sox on Tuesday.

HOUSTON -- The White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV on the same day of their playoff opener against the Houston Astros.

Dundee Township Democrats are criticizing East Dundee Village President Dan Pearson for allowing Republican candidates, including gubernatorial contender Darren Bailey, to speak at the village-sponsored Oktoberfest this weekend.

“We’re trying to redefine cocktail culture, making it accessible, making it less intimidating,” said Bitter and Sweet Cocktail Boutique co-owner Janine Durbin of the Arlington Heights’ store that offers mixology classes and boutique retail offerings.

The Vernon Area Public Library District community is mourning the loss of board President Marc Fenton, 73, a longtime Buffalo Grove resident, who died Sept. 24.

After 13 years, Hansa Coffee Roasters, located in an old building across the tracks from the Metra station in downtown Libertyville, has closed.

Joe Burke’s journey to “Shark Tank” began on a nondescript October morning in 2014, when his then-8-year-old daughter, Judith, knocked over a plate with a soccer ball. That spark of inspiration led to the Palatine native’s creation of Ollyball, a lightweight, inflatable ball designed for damage-free play inside homes.

The White Sox announced their roster for the American League wild-card series against the Houston Astros ahead of Game 1 at Daikin Park.

The Cubs’ roster for their National League wild-card series doesn’t feature many surprises.

Bloomingdale police confirmed Tuesday that officers made at least five arrests during protests and counter-protests near Medinah Country Club on Sunday as President Donald Trump attended the Presidents Cup golf tournament.

A woman accused of spraying bullets at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s home, hitting a trailer the celebrity couple was inside and a nursery their kids were in, was found mentally competent by a judge on Tuesday to stand trial.

On Monday night, the Indian Prairie School District 204 board approved a $476.4 million operating budget for the 2026-27 school year.

Elgin Area School District U-46 is planning to spend nearly $62.6 million on 25 projects beyond the new school construction, expansions and renovations already under way

Music-loving entrepreneurs intend to open a listening lounge that would offer patrons cocktails in Mundelein.

A group of Aurora residents is seeking to invalidate votes cast in the upcoming fall election on a recall mechanism that, if approved by voters, could allow residents to boot a sitting Aurora mayor from office.

Lookingglass Theatre has appointed David Catlin, a longtime ensemble member and a Northwestern University faculty member, and Ericka Ratcliff, most recently the literary manager at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, as its new co-artistic directors.

The short preseason is over, and the Chicago Blackhawks are in Las Vegas for their season opener Tuesday night.

Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing the affable Principal Richard Belding on the hit NBC sitcom ‘Saved by the Bell,’ has died. He was 75.

During his 14- to 16-hour workdays this week, Case Keenum kept his phone on "do not disturb" mode. Only calls from two people were allowed: his wife Kimberly and Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson.

The Hoffman Estates Park District and its partners will receive two prestigious statewide awards at the Illinois Association of Park Districts Best of the Best Awards Gala Friday, Oct. 9, at Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling.

Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like growing dahlias, pruning trees and shrubs, and more. Also listings of garden shows, nature walks and workshops.

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