Afternoon Alert Newsletter
Daily Herald's Afternoon Alert
Afternoon Alert
‘The deployments create fear’: Immigration crackdown hurting restaurant staffing, reservations

‘The deployments create fear’: Immigration crackdown hurting restaurant staffing, reservations

Now in its second month, the Operation Midway Blitz immigration crackdown is causing problems at Chicago-area restaurants, industry insiders say.

 
Wheeling woman critically injured after being struck by car in Buffalo Grove

Wheeling woman critically injured after being struck by car in Buffalo Grove

An 80-year-old Wheeling woman was critically injured when she was struck by a vehicle late Friday morning near the intersection of Dundee Road and Lake Boulevard in Buffalo Grove.

 
advertisement
Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown

WASHINGTON — The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers in t...

 
Elgin receives $3 million grant to help hire nine new firefighters

Elgin receives $3 million grant to help hire nine new firefighters

A $3 million federal grant will help Elgin offset the cost of hiring nine new firefighters to man a sixth ambulance for the city.

 
Illinois establishes Governor’s Blue Ribbon Schools program

Illinois establishes Governor’s Blue Ribbon Schools program

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the state education board joined school leaders, teachers, and students Friday to launch the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Schools program and celebrate the 2025 recipients of the discontinued National Blue Ribbon School Award.

 
advertisement

$20 scratcher purchased in Elgin wins lottery player $2M

A $20 scratch-off lottery ticket purchased in Elgin paid off to the tune of $2 million for one lucky lottery player.

 
41st annual Pinball Expo to light up Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Oct. 15-18

41st annual Pinball Expo to light up Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Oct. 15-18

Still growing year by year in size and breadth, the 41st annual Pinball Expo returns Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 15-18, to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. “Pinball is universal in its interest and appeal,” says expo organizer Rob Berk.

 
Jonathan Toews returns to NHL with hometown Jets after being out 2 seasons with long COVID

Jonathan Toews returns to NHL with hometown Jets after being out 2 seasons with long COVID

The spotlight was on former Blackhawk Jonathan Toews when the Winnipeg Jets skated onto the ice for their season opener against Dallas on Thursday night. The Winnipeg-born Toews received a loud, long cheer from the sold-out crowd when he was introduced before the Jets' 5-4 loss.

 
advertisement
Things to do Oct. 10-16: Glass Pumpkin Patch, St. Charles Scarecrow Fest, Lumenaura and more

Things to do Oct. 10-16: Glass Pumpkin Patch, St. Charles Scarecrow Fest, Lumenaura and more

Mark your calendar for Glass Pumpkin Patch at The Morton Arboretum, St. Charles Scarecrow Fest, Lumenaura in Aurora, “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience” in Ingleside, Fall Festival at Danada, Boo at the Zoo at Brookfield Zoo Chicago and more.

 
See MasterChef’s ‘fiery cooks’ cook live during Genesee Theatre show Saturday

See MasterChef’s ‘fiery cooks’ cook live during Genesee Theatre show Saturday

“We have a lot of passion for food,” says Rachel Sanchez, one half of “the fiery cooks” duo and “MasterChef: Dynamic Duos” alum who’s appearing during “MasterChef All-Stars Live” Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan.

 

Find more great stories on dailyherald.com.
advertisement
 
You are receiving this email because you signed up for our 'Afternoon Alert' Newsletter on DailyHerald.com.


Want to be removed? No problem, Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.

Today's Daily Herald e-edition is ready!
Arlington Heights
Illinois

P.O. Box 280, Arlington Heights, IL 60006

Copyright 2025 Paddock Publications, Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -