Copyright (c) Daily Herald en-us http://www.dailyherald.com News from The Daily Herald https://www.dailyherald.com/20260619/entertainment/after-24-million-renovation-auroras-riveredge-park-is-ready-for-concert-season/ After a yearlong, $24 million renovation, Aurora’s RiverEdge Park reopens for the summer concert season with expanded capacity, better sound, two new LED screens and improved amenities, including new restrooms. Barbara Vitello Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:47:55 -0500 1a5e3fa7-c89c-44b8-9469-7f945fe8d304 https://www.dailyherald.com/20260619/news/pedestrian-struck-and-killed-by-metra-train-in-palatine/ Metra police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck by an inbound commuter train early Friday morning in Palatine. Jake Griffin Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:29:26 -0500 fd0ea924-5add-4a47-9b79-3c1891b64349 https://www.dailyherald.com/20260618/crime/a-series-of-tactical-errors-demonstrators-blast-police-over-shooting-death-of-mundelein-woman/ More than 100 people gathered outside Mundelein village hall Thursday evening to demand justice for a woman who was fatally shot by police. Russell Lissau Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:31:04 -0500 ce9b6994-3442-470a-aaad-2a8d57344be9 https://www.dailyherald.com/20260619/crime/3-men-accused-of-robbing-2-women-after-dating-dispute-in-naperville/ Three men have been accused of robbing two women outside a Naperville grocery store early Thursday morning. Susan Sarkauskas Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:19:06 -0500 3fc1408d-e6aa-4f44-8b4d-f620c7f4216d https://www.dailyherald.com/20260618/news/arlington-heights-oks-drinks-to-go-plan-with-wristbands-and-special-cups-required/ Arlington Heights’ “social district” pilot program is set to launch in August within the existing Arlington Alfresco area. Patrons will be able to take drinks to go from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Christopher Placek Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:18:07 -0500 b53b3dce-a511-48a9-847b-fa98a9449c9a https://www.dailyherald.com/20260619/chicago-blackhawks/jonathan-toews-retires-after-16-seasons-in-the-nhl/ Three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews announced his retirement on Friday, ending his playing career with 1,149 regular-season games and 137 playoff games. He made the announcement at the Jonathan Toews Sportsplex in Winnipeg -- formerly the Dakota Community Centre -- where he played for the Dakota Lazer as a child. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:26:32 -0500 bebf4ec9-f979-4381-bd9e-37bad92b912c https://www.dailyherald.com/20260619/crime/three-chicago-teens-facing-charges-in-mount-prospect-shooting/ Three teenagers are charged in connection with a shooting in Mount Prospect Tuesday afternoon. Jake Griffin Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:17:37 -0500 24d119ed-f1b3-4efc-b883-f0ebb6488bcb https://www.dailyherald.com/20260619/real-estate/a-quality-investment-in-the-community-townhouses-planned-for-undeveloped-land-in-deer-park/ A real estate developer is buying land from Deer Park so it can build townhouses on the site. Russell Lissau Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:56:48 -0500 b7cd0a46-6bb7-472d-acec-1a1332a4c892 https://www.dailyherald.com/20260618/transportation/toll-hike-coming-board-approves-hearings-on-potential-45-cent-spike-per-toll/ Illinois tollway directors approved holding statewide public hearings on a 45-cent rate hike impacting passenger vehicles, and unveiled a new $26.5 billion capital plan Thursday. Marni Pyke Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:25:03 -0500 43bd1fc3-ec49-4672-a04a-3c41e8b91728 https://www.dailyherald.com/20260619/environmental/another-solar-farm-asks-for-kane-county-ok/ A 32-acre solar electricity-generating installation has been proposed near Sugar Grove in Kane County. Susan Sarkauskas Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:40:25 -0500 c63493c7-9a92-4b90-b587-6ef8cc97862f