Copyright (c) Daily Herald en-us http://www.dailyherald.com News from The Daily Herald https://www.dailyherald.com/20260415/transportation/ohare-reclaims-title-as-worlds-busiest-airport-amid-federal-scrutiny-over-packed-flight-schedules/ U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin urge the FAA to be cautious trimming flights at O’Hare and to provide more air traffic controllers. Marni Pyke Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:18:01 -0500 42c89ad2-49eb-466a-ab3b-7f88add0936c https://www.dailyherald.com/20260415/news/family-feud-rosemont-mayors-brother-says-cleaning-contracts-wiped-out-after-tif-lawsuit/ Mark Stephens, chairman of Triton College’s board and owner of Bomark Cleaning, claims he lost longstanding janitorial contracts for Rosemont public venues after the college sued the municipality over tax increment financing districts. Christopher Placek Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:18:03 -0500 7b6b6c1b-d6aa-4bad-ab4d-44dbf831438e https://www.dailyherald.com/20260415/news/portion-of-suburbs-under-flash-flood-warning-as-more-thunderstorms-expected-today/ Much of the Chicago area remains under a flash flood watch, while some parts of the suburbs are under a flash flood warning as more thunderstorms are expected today. Jake Griffin Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:05:05 -0500 cf5b3b02-f1bd-4855-8ea4-d063cfce675a https://www.dailyherald.com/20260415/news/illinois-senate-passes-new-statewide-e-bike-regulations/ A bill regulating high-speed e-bike use and setting statewide standards unanimously passed the Illinois Senate Wednesday and is heading to the House. Lisa Miner Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:02:24 -0500 d410154c-4bfd-4c8d-957d-dd8b48bb685a https://www.dailyherald.com/20260415/business/schaumburg-chick-fil-a-employee-awarded-25000-college-scholarship-from-chain/ An employee at the West Schaumburg Chick-fil-A was awarded one of the company’s 13 $25,000 scholarships this year. Matt Brady Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:16:58 -0500 576a58e6-ce6a-45d1-a9b4-35f8dc04b431 https://www.dailyherald.com/20260415/illinois-state-politics/bailey-moves-into-chicago-apartment-as-gop-candidate-courts-city-suburban-votes/ Darren Bailey isn’t just trying to win over voters — he wants this year’s campaign to be an impressive experience for Chicago residents. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:45:53 -0500 5977e2ae-c606-4b98-808a-c6c4268d03a1 https://www.dailyherald.com/20260415/news/fundraiser-underway-to-help-surviving-family-of-schaumburg-firefighter/ Funds are being raised to help the family of a Schaumburg firefighter who died unexpectedly last week. Steve Zalusky Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:20:53 -0500 d30bdd73-bc85-4e13-9047-d36ec5070c24 https://www.dailyherald.com/20260415/news/mount-prospect-residents-outraged-over-land-use-map-proposed-in-comprehensive-plan/ What began sedately as a discussion of Mount Prospect’s proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan Tuesday night turned into a venting session for downtown-area residents. Steve Zalusky Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:52:16 -0500 a17be9e4-58ef-4e8d-acbf-ddb764719505 https://www.dailyherald.com/20260415/crime/geneva-man-accused-of-poisoning-neighbors-dogs/ A Geneva man has been accused of poisoning a neighbor’s dogs because of their barking. Susan Sarkauskas Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:27:21 -0500 7a47b6ff-eec8-45ab-a1fe-6475edae4224 https://www.dailyherald.com/20260415/news/st-charles-venue-wont-host-controversial-pastor-conservative-group-says-it-wont-be-silenced/ A country club in St. Charles says it won't host an event featuring a controversial speaker. Organizers are looking for another venue. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:29:42 -0500 5f7af22c-804d-4ebf-aece-fbd52a55bc15