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‘Unprecedented’: Summer storms have been history-making

‘Unprecedented’: Summer storms have been history-making

It’s not your imagination: This summer has been exceedingly stormy.

 
Why hundreds of communities are scrambling to find road salt

Why hundreds of communities are scrambling to find road salt

Winter is still months away. But communities already are scrambling to store up road salt for the snowy season ahead. That lately has been a challenge for municipalities that count on buying salt through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, only to be left out in the cold.

 
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Influx of funding means new Amtrak trains, updates for aged rail bridges, repair shops in region

Influx of funding means new Amtrak trains, updates for aged rail bridges, repair shops in region

Updated Amtrak trains are coming to Midwest lines including the Illini/Saluki between Chicago and Carbondale.

 

Woodstock man killed in motorcycle crash identified

Justin Raymond, 23, of Woodstock, was killed in an Aug. 4 collision between the motorcycle he was riding and a pickup truck in Naperville.

 
Daily Herald football Top 20

Daily Herald football Top 20

Montini, Batavia and St. Francis are the top three teams in the Daily Herald’s preseason football Top 20.

 
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Pritzker tours storm damage, signs flood relief bill expanding local Chicago programs

Pritzker tours storm damage, signs flood relief bill expanding local Chicago programs

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law to allow more homeowners to access financial relief if their home is flooded. The bill signing comes as residents around Illinois dealt with yet another round of severe weather this week.

 
ArtForum to bring ‘Lotus’ art display to Naperville’s Paddleboat Quarry this fall

ArtForum to bring ‘Lotus’ art display to Naperville’s Paddleboat Quarry this fall

Naperville ArtForum plans to bring a new art piece to the Paddleboat Quarry this fall in lieu of the originally planned “Light Anemones” installation.

 
Aurora facing preliminary $14 million deficit as it begins putting together proposed 2027 budget, officials say

Aurora facing preliminary $14 million deficit as it begins putting together proposed 2027 budget, officials say

Aurora is beginning to put together its proposed 2027 city budget, which faces a preliminary projected deficit of $14.3 million in its general fund, city officials said.

 
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High school football 2026: Scouting the Fox Valley

High school football 2026: Scouting the Fox Valley

Aurora Central Catholic Coach: Christian Rago Last year’s record: 8-3 overall (compete as an Independent school) Top returning players: Joey Arch (6-1, 2...

 
High school football 2026: Scouting DuPage County

High school football 2026: Scouting DuPage County

Addison Trail Coach: Chad Bazant Last year’s record: 8-2 overall, 6-0 (first place in the West Suburban Gold Conference) Top returning players: Jack Carl...

 

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