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Owner of Breaking Bread sub shops in Cary, Crystal Lake dies at 65: ‘Most easygoing guy on the planet’

Lake in the Hills gets $334K settlement in wrong-fuel mix-up that damaged two-dozen vehicles

2026 Northwest Herald Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year: Huntley’s Giovanni Baggio

Illinois is just 3 tornadoes away from breaking its all-time record

Historical covers for June 17: Simpson attends ex-wife’s funeral as police search field near O’Hare

Richmond dad learned from AI his son had leukemia. Now the family’s helping others touched by childhood cancer

2026 Northwest Herald Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year: Crystal Lake Central co-op’s Anna Starr

2026 Northwest Herald Boys Tennis Player of the Year: Huntley’s Will Geske

2026 Northwest Herald Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year: Huntley’s Giovanni Baggio

Friday Night Drive’s Top Defensive Backs to Watch in 2026

Through constant coaching changes, Johnsburg grad Jacob Welch stayed at NIU: Now he’s ready to play

Friday Night Drive’s Top Receivers to Watch in 2026

Eye On Illinois: Prosecutorial discretion now on display for high-profile ComEd defendants

Cal Thomas: Is removal of Trump’s name from Kennedy Center a metaphor?

Spirit Matters: In a time of catastrophe, community comes together

Toby Moore: Reason to still look skyward

Eye On Illinois: After happy news releases comes the work of delivering state funding

Froma Harrop: Politician names on public works is free advertising

5 Things to Do: Blues, Brews & BBQ at Morton Arboretum, Pro Rodeo at Sonny Acres Farm and more this weekend

5 things to do in McHenry County: Father’s Day comedy show, Midsummer Wine Walk, ‘Rock of Ages’ this weekend

Flood watch issued for northern Illinois as heavy rains and severe storms expected Wednesday

Advocates, patients file lawsuit to block ‘medical aid in dying’ law in Illinois

Pritzker signs almost $56B budget with new business taxes as he seeks 3rd term

Man accused of assaulting child over 9 years in Lake and McHenry counties is denied jail release