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- Man found shot in Oakbrook Terrace parking lot after crash
Man found shot in Oakbrook Terrace parking lot after crash
A man died of gunshot wounds Wednesday night after a crash in a parking lot in Oakbrook Terrace, police report.dailyherald.com - US Olympic leaders in Milan set goals to be respectful guests and good team players
US Olympic leaders in Milan set goals to be respectful guests and good team players
Show respect. Be humble and a good Olympic partner. Keep Team USA athletes safe. United States Olympic leaders set out goals Thursday for the Milan Cortina Winter Games that arrive during what they acknowledged is “a period of geopolitical turmoil.”dailyherald.com - BYU coach says 'F The Mormons' chants at Oklahoma St. show there's 'too much hate in the world'
BYU coach says 'F The Mormons' chants at Oklahoma St. show there's 'too much hate in the world'
STILLWATER, Okla. -- A BYU sports team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent's venue for at least the fourth time in a year, and the Big 12 again announced that the conference is looking into the matter.dailyherald.com - Ziehm: LIV Golf won't come to the Chicago area in 2026
Ziehm: LIV Golf won't come to the Chicago area in 2026
The LIV Golf Tour kicks off its fifth season this week in Saudi Arabia minus four of its mainstay players and one notable change in its 14-tournament schedule.dailyherald.com - Dosunmu, Phillips head to Minnesota as Bulls roster purge continues
Dosunmu, Phillips head to Minnesota as Bulls roster purge continues
Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips are the latest Bulls to depart. Both are headed to Minnesota, while the NBA trade deadline hits at 2 p.m. Thursday.dailyherald.com - Silvy: Illinois needs to start competing to keep the Bears in the state
Silvy: Illinois needs to start competing to keep the Bears in the state
There’s a high-stakes game of poker being played between the Bears and the state of Illinois over a new, beautiful, modern home in Arlington Heights.dailyherald.com - Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Rolling Meadows dies
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Rolling Meadows dies
Rolling Meadows police confirmed the pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Algonquin Road Wednesday morning has died.dailyherald.com - Recreational cannabis dispensary proposed for former Bakers Square in Libertyville
Recreational cannabis dispensary proposed for former Bakers Square in Libertyville
An ordinance prohibiting recreational marijuana sales in town could be put to the test with a proposal to open a dispensary in Libertyville.dailyherald.com - Girls basketball: South Elgin rallies in second half, tips Larkin to clinch share of UEC title
Girls basketball: South Elgin rallies in second half, tips Larkin to clinch share of UEC title
Trailing Larkin 20-11 at halftime, South Elgin's girls basketball team relied on some recent history to fight back Wednesday night.dailyherald.com - Girls basketball: Hartman reaches 1,000 points in Carmel's win over Saint Viator
Girls basketball: Hartman reaches 1,000 points in Carmel's win over Saint Viator
Carmel Catholic senior guard Josie Hartman needed to score 10 points to reach 1,000 career points in a home game against Saint Viator on Wednesday night.dailyherald.com - Girls basketball: Kaneland drops battle for Interstate 8 lead
Girls basketball: Kaneland drops battle for Interstate 8 lead
Sycamore guard Quinn Carrier didn't have a field goal for the first 14:06 as the Spartans were locked in a back-and-forth contest at Kaneland.dailyherald.com - High school scores for Feb. 4
High school scores for Feb. 4
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Girls gymnastics: Palatine hits season high, advances to Conant sectional
The pressure was on Wednesday night when four teams lined up for the Palatine girls gymnastics regional meet with a berth to the Conant sectional next week on the line.dailyherald.com - Cook boys basketball notes: Fremd sectional promises to be a battle
Cook boys basketball notes: Fremd sectional promises to be a battle
With state seeding and pairings taking place next week, it's time for area teams to put the finishing touches on their resume. Here are the sectionals they are headed to along with key wins they hope will get them attention from voting coaches.dailyherald.com - DuPage County and Fox Valley boys basketball notes: Glenbard North takes DuKane lead with double OT win; DVC, UEC also feature tight races
DuPage County and Fox Valley boys basketball notes: Glenbard North takes DuKane lead with double OT win; DVC, UEC also feature tight races
February is a time for groundhogs, valentines, and down-to-the-wire high school boys basketball conference races.dailyherald.com - Lake County boys basketball notes: Warren, Wauconda lead respective conference races heading into home stretch
Lake County boys basketball notes: Warren, Wauconda lead respective conference races heading into home stretch
There is no slowing down for the Warren Township boys basketball team.dailyherald.com - Norge Ski Club ends association with local bar over sign club says 'encouraged violence'
Norge Ski Club ends association with local bar over sign club says 'encouraged violence'
Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove will no longer allow a nearby bar to sell tickets to the club’s annual ski jump tournament after a photo went viral showing a sign displayed at the establishment that the ski club says “encouraged violence.”dailyherald.com - One person killed in rollover on Tri-State Tollway in Des Plaines
One person killed in rollover on Tri-State Tollway in Des Plaines
One person was killed in a crash on the Tri-State Tollway in Des Plaines on Wednesday evening.dailyherald.com - Bad Bunny to discuss Super Bowl halftime performance fresh off big Grammy win
Bad Bunny to discuss Super Bowl halftime performance fresh off big Grammy win
What can viewers expect from Bad Bunny’s highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance? So far, all we know is that he’s expected to perform solely in Spanish, bringing Latin identity at the center of America’s most-watched television event.dailyherald.com - Caleb Landry Jones is a lovesick vampire with a fabulous wig in Besson's 'Dracula'
Caleb Landry Jones is a lovesick vampire with a fabulous wig in Besson's 'Dracula'
Yes, the story of Dracula is not usually set in Paris. There’s a lot that’s familiar in Luc Besson’s version, but enough variety, panache and bravado to raise it up a notch and give it, well, a raison d’être.dailyherald.com - Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year
Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.dailyherald.com - Super Bowl LX ads feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebs from George Clooney to Kendall Jenner
Super Bowl LX ads feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebs from George Clooney to Kendall Jenner
As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as the rivalry between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.dailyherald.com - Eggs can do so much more than breakfast, as these skillet lentils show
Eggs can do so much more than breakfast, as these skillet lentils show
The runny-yolk eggs in this lentil skillet meal might shout breakfast at first glance — and it certainly makes a good one — but don’t pigeonhole it there because it’s an excellent option for any time of day.dailyherald.com - These boomers tried caring for parents. Now they're tidying up to spare their kids.
These boomers tried caring for parents. Now they're tidying up to spare their kids.
Baby boomers and Gen Xers are decluttering their houses, sifting through paperwork and making other end-of-life plans in growing numbers, older adults, elder law attorneys and financial planners say.dailyherald.com - How to create a calming 'nature nook' with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton Carter
How to create a calming 'nature nook' with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton Carter
Have you dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge, but don’t think you can spare the space?dailyherald.com - Mexican mole is a meal all on its own
Mexican mole is a meal all on its own
Surprisingly complex and full of flavor, this smart mole with just about a dozen ingredients comes together in only an hour. Adapted from Rick Martínez’s cookbook “Salsa Daddy,” it’s an entry-level mole — and a fine introduction to the famous Mexican salsa.dailyherald.com - No. 5 Illinois makes 17 3-pointers, beats Northwestern 84-44 for 12th straight win
No. 5 Illinois makes 17 3-pointers, beats Northwestern 84-44 for 12th straight win
Andrej Stojakovic scored 17 points and No. 5 Illinois made 17 3-pointers in an 84-44 win over Northwestern on Wednesday night.dailyherald.com - Cook County's new electronic ticketing initiative promises more efficiency, fewer delays
Cook County's new electronic ticketing initiative promises more efficiency, fewer delays
Processing and paying certain kinds of traffic tickets will be easier in Cook County with the introduction of electronic ticketing.dailyherald.com - League of Women Voters of Palatine Area introduces VOTE411.org, sets candidate forums
League of Women Voters of Palatine Area introduces VOTE411.org, sets candidate forums
A local League of Women Voters chapter aims to provide information to voters on the upcoming March 17 primary election through a series of upcoming candidate forums and a new online resource.dailyherald.com - Montana's Hauck says he's retiring because he doesn't like dealing with the changes in college game
Montana's Hauck says he's retiring because he doesn't like dealing with the changes in college game
Bobby Hauck, coach of perennial FCS power Montana and the Big Sky Conference's all-time wins leader, announced his sudden retirement Wednesday, saying he didn't enjoy his job anymore because of the changes in college football in recent years.dailyherald.com - Blackhawks head into the Olympic break with a shutout loss at Columbus
Blackhawks head into the Olympic break with a shutout loss at Columbus
Zach Werenski became the first defenseman to score 20 goals before an Olympic break, Jet Greaves got his second shutout of the season and the Columbus Blue Jackets extended their winning streak to seven with a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night.dailyherald.com - 'All of us want them to stay': GOP governor candidates opine on Bears' threats to go Hoosier
'All of us want them to stay': GOP governor candidates opine on Bears' threats to go Hoosier
One candidate is concerned about tax breaks to the team hurting “everyday, ordinary Illinoisans.”dailyherald.com - A winning combination on the court, a lasting influence in life
A winning combination on the court, a lasting influence in life
Benet Academy graduate Jordan (Wilson) Bakovic reflects on one of her mentors, the late Redwings basketball coach Peter Paul.dailyherald.com - 'The Muppet Show' refuses to modernize in triumphant revival
'The Muppet Show' refuses to modernize in triumphant revival
“The Muppet Show” special is mediocre. This is as it should be: good and right. The beloved show Jim Henson created 50 years ago, after leaving “Saturday Night Live,” made flappable imperfection its governing ethos.dailyherald.com - Quiet strength: A mother's unwavering devotion inspires Northlight's 'Mary Jane'
Quiet strength: A mother's unwavering devotion inspires Northlight's 'Mary Jane'
Maternal strength, perseverance and unwavering devotion propel “Mary Jane,” Amy Herzog’s earnest, understated drama in its Chicago-area premiere at Northlight Theatre.dailyherald.com - Fatpour tapped for downtown Mount Prospect location, parking concerns raised
Fatpour tapped for downtown Mount Prospect location, parking concerns raised
Mount Prospect trustees approved plans for Fatpour Tap Works in a 6-1 vote, including Mayor Paul Hoefert, voting to provide up to $800,000 in tax increment financing assistance and zoning relief for setback and parking requirements.dailyherald.com - Patrick Mahomes' father arrested after authorities say he violated DWI probation
Patrick Mahomes' father arrested after authorities say he violated DWI probation
The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been arrested in Texas after authorities said he violated his probation from a conviction for driving while intoxicated.dailyherald.com - Elgin High School students protest immigration enforcement with walkout, march
Elgin High School students protest immigration enforcement with walkout, march
Carrying signs with messages like “my parents aren’t criminals” and “kids shouldn’t live in fear,” more than a thousand Elgin High School students walked out of the school just after noon on Wednesday to march in protest of federal immigration enforcement.dailyherald.com - Relief owner picking up from where Schaumburg Boomers' starter left off
Relief owner picking up from where Schaumburg Boomers' starter left off
Civic and business leaders met at Wintrust Field Wednesday to welcome the new owners of the Schaumburg Boomers and thank the team’s founder.dailyherald.com - College football's February signing period is quiet for most schools. Penn State is an exception
College football's February signing period is quiet for most schools. Penn State is an exception
College football's February signing period is pretty much an afterthought for most schools nowadays, but it meant plenty to new Penn State coach Matt Campbell.dailyherald.com - Veteran Olympics broadcaster to replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host
Veteran Olympics broadcaster to replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host
With the search for "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's missing mother continuing, NBC says that veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo will replace Guthrie as co-host on Friday's telecast of the opening ceremonies for the Winter Games.dailyherald.com - Bulls latest trade sends White to Charlotte for two players
Bulls latest trade sends White to Charlotte for two players
The Bulls latest trade has Coby White heading back to his home state of North Carolina to join the Charlotte Hornets.dailyherald.com - Suburban natives hit the ice and hills at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
Suburban natives hit the ice and hills at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
Several metropolitan Chicago athletes are competing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, which started with contests Wednesday with Opening Ceremonies on Friday.dailyherald.com - Chicago Cubs 2026 top 20 prospects: Kevin Alcántara, Moisés Ballesteros lead the way
Chicago Cubs 2026 top 20 prospects: Kevin Alcántara, Moisés Ballesteros lead the way
The Chicago Cubs have traded away and graduated quite a bit of prospect depth in the last year-plus, with Matt Shaw and Cade Horton in the majors and two more prospects now in Miami after the Edward Cabrera trade, leaving them with a system that doesn’t have a ton of depth and that is extremely hitter-heavy.dailyherald.com - Neighbor rescues trapped woman as garage fire threatens Arlington Heights home
Neighbor rescues trapped woman as garage fire threatens Arlington Heights home
An elderly Arlington Heights woman was rescued from her house by a neighbor as flames and smoke were coming from a nearby garage.dailyherald.com - Sarley: A good way to break into ice fishing
Sarley: A good way to break into ice fishing
Thank goodness for the break in the weather. No matter how rough-and-tumble some ice fishermen like to act like, it has been just too frigid to be out there on the ice. The current moderate temps (for Northern Illinois, of course) make it much more comfortable to spend a little time on frozen water.dailyherald.com - Two high NFL draft picks, two different paths: Maye and Darnold will face off in Super Bowl
Two high NFL draft picks, two different paths: Maye and Darnold will face off in Super Bowl
Drake Maye and Sam Darnold came into the NFL in similar fashion as No. 3 overall picks tasked with being franchise quarterbacks for struggling teams.dailyherald.com - Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85
Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85
Mickey Lolich, who had three complete-game victories for the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 World Series, the last Major League Baseball pitcher to post the incredible feat, died Wednesday. He was 85.dailyherald.com - Winter Olympics kicked off in Cortina with curling, but took a brief pause due to a power outage
Winter Olympics kicked off in Cortina with curling, but took a brief pause due to a power outage
The Winter Olympics got underway Wednesday with the first curling matches in Cortina but came to a halt only moments later because of a power outage.dailyherald.com - Body found in creek is that of missing Elgin man
Body found in creek is that of missing Elgin man
The body found in Jelkes Creek on Monday is that of a missing Elgin man, the Kane County coroner reported Wednesday.dailyherald.com