Tap House Grill in Algonquin announced it was closing permanently on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. Courtesy of Michelle Meyer The restaurant Tap House Grill in Algonquin Commons permanently closed its doors Tuesday. “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce that we have permanently closed Tap House Algonquin,” the Facebook post on the restaurant’s page … Read more
A man driving a stolen car was killed when he crashed into another vehicle early Wednesday in Ingleside, authorities said. The collision occurred about 5 a.m. on Route 134 east of North Catherine Street. The identity of the driver killed in the crash wasn’t immediately released. A Honda sedan, that had been reported stolen Tuesday … Read more
Chris Hansen Elburn Trustee Chris Hansen announced he will seek the Republican Party nomination in the 2026 primary election for the state Senate 33rd District, according to a news release. State Sen. Don DeWitte, a Republican from St. Charles, announced he would not seek reelection. “As a lifelong advocate for our community, I’m committed to … Read more
Ted Dabrowski Courtesy of Illinois Policy Institute He hasn’t yet publicly declared a gubernatorial bid, but conservative activist Ted Dabrowski sure looks like a man running for the state’s highest office. In recent weeks, Dabrowski, a Republican from Wilmette, formally created a campaign committee and filed paperwork with the Illinois State Board of Elections indicating … Read more
Joie Chitwood III Courtesy of Schaumburg Business Association Joie Chitwood III, executive director of PGA Tour’s 2026 Presidents Cup, will speak to members and guests of the Schaumburg Business Association at Medinah Country Club just as general admission tickets for the event go on sale next Tuesday. The SBA is taking its “Good Morning, Schaumburg!” … Read more
A child was airlifted in critical condition on Saturday after being run over by a lawn mower. Courtesy of the Cary Fire Protection District Friends of a Cary-area family whose 3-year-old son was severely injured in a lawn mower accident have started a GoFundMe account to help cover medical expenses and other bills during his … Read more
College Church’s hope for a new parking lot to the west of the sanctuary building on Seminary Avenue has faced concerns from some neighbors in Wheaton. Daily Herald file photo College Church in Wheaton is going back to the drawing board after an initial plan for a new parking lot to the west of the … Read more
This building at 678 Lee St. in downtown Des Plaines will be renovated and turned into a restaurant under a multimillion-dollar plan approved Tuesday by the city council. Paul Valade/[email protected], 2024 Des Plaines City Council members on Tuesday enthusiastically approved a multimillion-dollar deal to convert a historic downtown building into a restaurant. “This is … Read more
A relative of a man shot by Carpentersville police wants answers from authorities as to what happened. Speaking at a news conference Tuesday afternoon outside the Carpentersville Police Department, Reginald Clay asked why police have not announced the injured man’s name, more about his medical condition, and how the shooting happened. He also said police … Read more
President Donald Trump promised Tuesday he would deploy National Guard troops to prevent crime in Chicago but wouldn’t say when. Gov. JB Pritzker says sending the National Guard into Chicago to fight crime is unconstitutional. Courtesy of Pat Nabong/Sun-Times “We’re going in. I didn’t say when we’re going in,” Trump said at a White House … Read more