Gerald Steele 
Erick Palacios A man has been accused of secretly videotaping people in two restrooms at a Naperville business, police said Wednesday. Erick Palacios, 47, of the 600 block of Kingsbrooke Crossing in Bolingbrook, faces 11 counts of unauthorized video recording and live video transmission. Eleven people were recorded between January and March of 2025 at … Read more
The White Sox’s Luis Robert Jr. homer against the Minnesota Twins during their game last week. AP The White Sox placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain before Wednesday’s game against Kansas City. The injury happened while running to first base in the second inning Tuesday. Robert’s … Read more
Fans and cookie lovers alike have been lining up at Sweet T’s Bakery & Cake Studio in Arlington Heights to purchase cookies inspired by the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. After co-owner Tammy Montesinos debuted the treats Tuesday, they proved so popular there was a line of customers waiting for them Wednesday … Read more
John Neri A Des Plaines man was in custody Wednesday after police said he held a restaurant delivery driver against his will and robbed him because he was upset about a missing sandwich. John Neri, 57, of the 100 block of South Des Plaines River Road, is charged with felony counts of aggravated unlawful restraint … Read more
Downtown Wauconda will be filled with music and dancing Saturday for the 26th annual Street Dance. Courtesy of Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce Most people likely wouldn’t want to spend the night on a cot in a concrete block cell. And that’s the point of a new program being introduced for the annual Street Dance … Read more
Thousands of worshippers filed through St. Joseph’s Chapel Wednesday to see a new sculpture of Our Lady of Guadalupe on its first U.S. stop at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines as part of an international tour. The chapel opened to the public following a Mass. John Starks/[email protected] A life-size … Read more
Alan J. Hanke of Crystal Lake A Crystal Lake man due to be sentenced next week in connection with an $8 million Ponzi scheme is trying to take back a guilty plea in which he admitted to defrauding a local veterans’ organization. Alan J. Hanke, 61, pleaded guilty in McHenry County court July 24 to … Read more
The Shell gas station on Route 14 near Palatine Road in Palatine is advertising gas at $3.79 for a gallon of regular on Wednesday. John Starks/[email protected] Perhaps we celebrated too soon. Gas prices that hit a sweet spot a few weeks ago are now back at irritating levels with the Labor Day holiday looming. … Read more
Starting Friday at 7:15 p.m. at the Barrington Moretti’s, Rob Swiderski of Barrington will run 80 miles continuously in an effort to raise $25,000 for the Basket Brigade of Suburban Chicago. The group provides meals for families in need throughout the suburbs at Thanksgiving. Rick West/[email protected] For Rob Swiderski, going the extra mile isn’t … Read more
Martha Mueller Martha Mueller will take back her seat on the Glenbard High School District 87 school board after what one official has called a “big misunderstanding.” Mueller will be sworn in at the next board meeting on Sept. 8, two months after she emailed her resignation, only to attempt to rescind it less than … Read more