The Mount Prospect Holiday Inn, closed since late 2020, is getting ready for a full makeover focused on transforming what officials have considered an eyesore.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20260302/business/full-cosmetic-refresh-vacant-holiday-inn-renovation-to-move-forward-to-resolve-eyesore/

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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- The urgent investigation into the apparent kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continued Sunday, a week after the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie was reported missing in Arizona.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20260208/news/investigation-continues-a-week-after-savannah-guthrie-mother-was-reported-missing/

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A Wisconsin woman is facing attempted murder charges after a violent spree Monday morning in Gurnee.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20260204/crime/wisconsin-woman-facing-attempted-murder-charges-after-violent-spree-through-gurnee/

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Lisle’s planning and zoning commission has endorsed a proposed townhouse project to the east of the former Family Square. Commissioners, however, want more space set aside for future commercial development.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20251205/real-estate/wheres-the-mixed-use-lisle-panel-backs-pulte-townhouse-development-with-a-caveat/

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Democratic state Rep. Marty Moylan of Des Plaines has followed up his decision not to seek an eighth term by submitting his resignation this week to take effect Dec. 16.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20251205/illinois-state-politics/state-rep-marty-moylan-to-resign-from-illinois-house-dec-16/

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A 35-year-old Round Lake Beach man was charged with domestic battery early Friday following an eight-hour standoff in what was described as an isolated situation.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20251205/crime/man-faces-charges-after-8-hour-standoff-in-round-lake-beach/

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A Schaumburg man appeared unconscious before his vehicle veered into the opposite lanes then struck a fire hydrant in Elk Grove Village, resulting in his death, police said Wednesday.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20251203/news/police-driver-appeared-unconscious-before-fatal-elk-grove-crash/

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The Conservation Foundation and Campton Township’s Open Space Program have partnered to protect more public open space.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20251103/news/campton-township-acquires-another-113-acres-of-open-space-through-conservation-foundation/

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Texas state Rep. Aicha Davis said she packed a couple of bags for her one-way trip to Chicago.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20250804/article/texas-democrats-ready-to-stay-in-illinois-as-long-as-it-takes-to-fight-gop-congressional-maps/

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An advisory panel in Carol Stream is recommending the village board reject a plan to build a 20-unit apartment development along Gary Avenue.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20250611/local-politics/carol-stream-apartment-proposal-draws-initial-thumbs-down/

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Gray skies and intermittent drizzle couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of protesters attending suburban May Day rallies Thursday.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20250501/news/we-need-to-voice-our-concerns-suburbs-join-in-on-global-may-day-rallies/

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Changes to the school day in Naperville Unit District 203 would not take effect until the 2026-2027 school year, administrators said this week.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20250312/education/naperville-district-203-proposes-one-year-delay-on-scheduling-changes/

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Ex-Illinois legislative leader Michael Madigan convicted of 10 counts in mixed verdict at corruption trial.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20250212/crime/ex-illinois-legislative-leader-michael-madigan-convicted-of-10-counts-in-mixed-verdict-at-corruption/

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President Donald Trump on Monday will pardon Democratic former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, according to a person familiar with his plans.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20250210/crime/trump-is-expected-to-pardon-ex-illinois-gov-rod-blagojevich-5-years-after-commuting-his-sentence/

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PHILADELPHIA -- A medical transport jet with a child patient, her mother and four others aboard crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff Friday evening, exploding in a fireball that engulfed several homes.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20250131/nation-and-world/a-medical-plane-carrying-a-child-patient-and-5-others-crashes-in-philadelphia-setting-homes-ablaze/

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From the Salute to Veterans Bowl to the College Football Playoff, it’s been quite a bowl season for our local football players.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20250110/prep-football/quite-a-bowl-season-for-the-areas-college-football-players/

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Deputy Superintendent of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Judith Campbell will succeed Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 Superintendent Lisa Small on July 1.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20241212/news/kansas-city-deputy-superintendent-to-be-next-district-211-superintendent/

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A large number of police are at the scene of a St. Charles assisted living facility this morning in response to reported criminal activity there.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20241201/news/large-police-presence-at-st-charles-assisted-living-facility/

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The aurora borealis made a special appearance in the night skies over much of the suburbs late Thursday, and there's a slim chance they'll be back again Friday.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20241011/news/whats-next-in-the-night-sky-comets-supermoon-and-meteor-showers/

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The Fremd defense limited Hoffman Estates to 26 yards on 16 plays in the first half as Fremd built a comfortable lead and rolled past Hoffman 37-6.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20240927/prep-football/fremds-ground-game-rolls-past-hoffman-estates-37-6/

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JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- Joliet police said they are investigating after a 6-year-old boy fatally stabbed his 2-year-old brother Friday evening.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20240906/crime/joliet-police-investigating-6-year-old-boy-who-stabbed-killed-2-year-old-brother/

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Aurora police are seeking the public’s help finding a missing 7-year-old boy, according to authorities.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20240718/news/aurora-police-seek-publics-help-finding-missing-boy-who-is-deaf-has-autism/

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More than a year ago, the Oak Cottage farmhouse near Naperville landed on a list of the state's most endangered historic places.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20240616/news/empty-does-not-mean-unloved-is-piece-of-dupages-farming-past-in-jeopardy/

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A Wisconsin man driving a stolen vehicle was killed Saturday and eight others, including four children, were injured when he crashed while fleeing police in northern Lake County, authorities said Sunday.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20240707/news/sheriff-driver-of-stolen-car-killed-fleeing-from-police-8-others-injured/

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A disabled woman who was sexually abused at the Marklund Hyde Center near Geneva has had a baby, the center announced Wednesday.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20240417/crime/marklund-sexual-abuse-victim-gives-birth/

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As the team juggles two stadium sites now in limbo, the Chicago Bears have received and responded to a proposed settlement from Arlington Heights that aims to resolve outstanding tax issues on the suburban option, village officials confirm.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20240628/news/were-in-a-much-better-place-arlington-heights-mayor-says-bears-have-responded-to-proposed-deal/

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To hear Des Plaines Mayor Andrew Goczkowski and other officials tell it Tuesday night, the search for the suburb's next city manager really focused on one person — current Assistant Manager Dorothy Wisniewski.

https://www.dailyherald.com/20240220/news/she-cares-des-plaines-officials-laud-city-manager-appointee-dorothy-wisniewski/

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Cops were on the roofs of Dunkin’ across the suburbs and state to collect donations for Special Olympics Illinois

https://www.dailyherald.com/20240517/news/cops-take-to-dunkin-rooftops-to-raise-money-for-special-olympics/

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