Gerald Steele 
A state appeals court has side with the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in litigation brought by its former artistic director alleging the Arlington Heights venue is liable for employee statements he argues were defamatory. Courtesy of the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre An Illinois appellate court has upheld a Cook County judge’s dismissal of a lawsuit … Read more
Frances Carter A cleaning woman has been accused of stealing more than $10,000 worth of jewelry from a client in Glen Ellyn. Frances Carter, 44, of the 1300 block of Jonathan Avenue in Rockford, is charged with felony residential burglary. She was released Monday morning on pretrial conditions that include not having any contact with … Read more
Ed and Joy Rohn of Hoffman Estates enjoy beer during last year’s Platzkonzert Germanfest in Hoffman Estates. Joe Lewnard/[email protected], Sept. 7, 2024 Starts before Friday Sandwich Fair: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 3-5; 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 6; and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at … Read more
Two people were transported to a hospital and two others suffered minor injuries after two personal watercrafts collided on Gages Lake Sunday afternoon. Lake County sheriff’s deputies responded to the lake around noon for a report of multiple injuries following the collision. Investigators say the two watercrafts were being operated a 21-year-old Indiana man and … Read more
Kevin Jarr of Naperville and his 2-year-old son Jude stroll along the carnival midway Monday at Naperville’s Last Fling. Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald This year’s ideally temperate Labor Day marked the metaphorical end of summer and the meteorological start of fall. For the record, meteorological fall is the period from Sept. 1 to … Read more
Cheap Kiss Records label and shop co-owner Pete Kuehl, from left, author Sean Hoffman and musician Bill St. John look over the soon-to-be-released album they produced about the legendary Arlington Heights teen music club The Cellar. John Starks/[email protected] As they crisscrossed the country in the late 1960s, the likes of The Who, Cream, The … Read more
A data center development has been proposed for a former office property on the north side of Naperville. Brian Hill/[email protected] Elk Grove Village has declared itself the data center capital of the Midwest. In nearby Hoffman Estates, the former Sears’ corporate headquarters has been razed to make way for a sprawling Compass Datacenters campus. … Read more
Looking for a day trip for the family while the weather is still warm? Or a place where you can buy fresh fruits, vegetables and plants? Lots of local farms in the suburbs offer all that, plus animal encounters, orchards, activities, education, games, food and good old-fashioned fun. While there are dozens to choose from … Read more
Two pedestrians, including a child, were taken to a hospital after being struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon in Green Oaks. Libertyville fire officials said the vehicle struck an older man and a toddler boy shortly before 12:45 p.m. at Route 176 and Ashford Drive. Fire officials said the vehicle was making a left turn … Read more
Marley chews on a stick from the stash supplied by owners Sandy and Derrick Jenner, who established a dog library outside their Lake Zurich home about three years ago. They’re among several suburban homeowners and municipal employees who’ve established the pit stops for pups. John Starks/[email protected] Animal lovers Andy Lester and his wife Jeana … Read more