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More than 30 inflatable Santa Clause figures stand in front of homes on Ashland Avenue in La Grange and Countryside

The cause of a Thursday morning fire at the Four Lakes residential complex near Lisle remains under investigation, authorities said.

With the toppling of the brutal regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, suburbanites with Syrian roots are filled with hope for a brighter future following his downfall.

Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turnaround a struggling U.S. business that contributed to a $3 billion quarterly loss.

A man was arrested Thursday after punching another man in the face at a contentious Glendale Heights Village Board meeting, police said.

During a recent interview with the Daily Herald on various issues, the two rivals for the 45th District state House seat chose their top priorities as the reasons voters should send them to Springfield.

A year after Hamas’ fateful attack on southern Israel, the Middle East is embroiled in a war that shows no signs of ending and seems to be getting worse

The Country Jam music festival, hosted by the Park District of La Grange, was held at Gordon Park in La Grange on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.

Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state, a historic but largely symbolic move that further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against extradition to the United States on espionage charges, a London court ruled Monday — a decision likely to further drag out an already long legal saga.

Raisi's death, along with the foreign minister and other officials in a helicopter crash Sunday in northwestern Iran, came as Iran struggles with internal dissent and its relations with the wider world.

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip have rolled across a newly built U.S. pier and into the besieged enclave for the first time

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was detained by police Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was led to a police car.

The Brookfield Zoo opened a Ferris wheel in honor of the zoo’s 90th anniversary on Friday, March 15, 2024. The 110-foot Ferris wheel offers guests unique bird’s-eye views of the park’s gardens, animal habitats and Chicago skyline.

The Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade was held on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

British forces have joined their American allies in new attacks against militia in Yemen

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Here’s a roundup of fireworks shows, parades and other festivities where you can celebrate the holiday in DuPage County.

Carl Butzine to oversee sales for Dinges Fire Co. as company continues Midwest expansion

The safety campaign will run from June 16 through the early-morning hours of July 5 to encompass three summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day.

The 5K race starts at the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home, 816 S. Hennepin Ave. and ends at Haymarket Square 317 W. 3rd St.

Fort Dixon program; Brush & Bloom; Music on the Porch are among the local things to do in the coming week.

Sauk Valley business briefs

Dixon’s Plaza North Shopping Center was transformed into a summer wonderland for families during Discover Dixon’s Sizzling Summer Block Party, on Saturday, June 10.

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Nine people received scholarships

This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs.

Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer died Tuesday, after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her manager.

Bill Dimitroulas, head of Arkas Restaurant Group, takes over lease

According to RefugeeOne, the largest resettlement agency in northern Illinois, the region is expected to take in about 21,000 Ukrainian refugees. RefugeeOne has helped facilitate 1,000 of these resettlements since February.

The National Weather Service is anticipating increasing wind gusts that will lead to blowing snow and low visibility overnight and Friday, along with dangerously cold wind chills that can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

Joliet Police Department is providing security during public viewing hours and isn't aware of any further issues after the first complaint.

Lonny Cain and the late John Whiteside teamed up for a 1978 series of stories that revived interest in the 1957 disappearance of anti-corruption crusader Molly Zelko.

Plainfield Fest's second day steered clear of rain Saturday as crowds flocked downtown to enjoy some live music and food. Photos by Adam Jomant for Shaw Media.

Batavia High School held their 2022 Commencement Ceremony at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center in DeKalb on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

St. Charles North High School held their 2022 Commencement ceremony at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center in DeKalb on Monday, May 23, 2022.

St. Charles East High School held their 2022 Commencement ceremony at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center in DeKalb on Monday, May 23, 2022.

Students attend Joliet West High School, and all 4 District 202 high schools

Oswego police, assisted by a local resident, helped rescue a woman Monday, Feb. 1, after she fell through ice on a frozen pond in the area of Bridgeview Drive, according to the Oswego Fire Protection District.

Meteorologists expect a winter storm will sweep through the Sauk Valley on New Year's Day.

A winter storm Tuesday dropped a blanket of wet, heavy snow across the Sauk Valley

Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties are under a winter storm warning until 9 am Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties.

Karen Davis wanted to do something special for law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Twenty to 30 sheep and one llama were saved after two barns caught fire in the 1300 block of South Skare Road.

A team of 29 people work tirelessly to make sure conditions are clean and safe at KSB Hospital.

Homeless shelters in the area are most in need of cleaning supplies.