Two differing opinions on the private school debate

Members of the Montini Catholic football team hoist the Class 3A football championship trophy last season. Scott Anderson/Shaw Local News Network We’re getting close to the end of our countdown to the start of prep football. All summer, week after week, we’ve provided insight related to the 2025 season for teams, players and coaches throughout … Read more

76-year-old man charged with fatally shooting daughter-in-law outside Schaumburg hotel

Roland Schmidt A Cook County judge on Friday announced an indictment against a downstate Illinois man who authorities say fatally shot his daughter-in-law last month outside a Schaumburg hotel. Roland Schmidt, 76, of Stillman Valley, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Christine Moyer, 45, of Galena, Ohio. Prosecutors said Schmidt shot Moyer … Read more

Naperville approves local grocery tax

Shoppers visit the Costco at 75th Street and Route 59 in Naperville. The city will replace the state’s 1% grocery tax with a local tax. Daily Herald file photo Naperville shoppers will continue paying a 1% tax on their groceries. Following the lead of several neighboring communities, Naperville city council members this week voted 5-4 … Read more

Gurnee to consider 40-unit ‘workforce housing’ proposal

Rendering of the Liberty Point Residences proposed for east of Milwaukee Avenue and north of the Tri-State Tollway in Gurnee Courtesy of Northpointe Development A proposed 40-unit “workforce housing” development, east of Route 21 near the Tri-State Tollway in Gurnee, will proceed to the village board for consideration. The village’s planning and zoning board this … Read more