Dave Oberhelman

Chicago

Writer, Glenview Herald and Northbrook Herald at Daily Herald

Dave is a Daily Herald writer with a passion for high school athletics. He's got a wife, two kids and a turtle. Rush is his favorite band.

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With his brother’s help, Hersey graduate Max Sheldon sets Michigan State record

3 days ago | dailyherald.com | Dave Oberhelman

Hersey High School graduates Max Sheldon, left, and brother Mitchell went 10-5 this season at No. 3 doubles for Michigan State's men's tennis team. Courtesy of MSU Athletic Communications Last month, the Michigan State men’s tennis team lost to Mississippi State in the second round of the NCAA tournament. With that, the record-setting college career of Max Sheldon, a senior out of Hersey High School, came to a close.
Chicago man sentenced to 50 years for kidnapping, theft in Naperville, Westchester

6 days ago | dailyherald.com | Dave Oberhelman

A federal judge sentenced a Chicago man to 50 years in federal prison on Wednesday for conspiring to kidnap several people at gunpoint, including one in Naperville. U.S. District Judge Jorge Alonso assigned the 50-year sentence to Sedgwick Williams, 48, of Chicago, after a federal jury in 2024 convicted Williams and codefendant Tai Hon La, 35, of Beach Park, of participating in the kidnapping scheme and related charges, according to the Northern District of Illinois U.S. attorney’s office.
West Chicago mayor faces pushback after appointing new city administrator, attorney

6 days ago | dailyherald.com | Dave Oberhelman

West Chicago Mayor Daniel Bovey addresses the city council and attendees during the city council meeting on Monday. He was joined by attorney Patrick Bond, left, attorney Jeffrey Jacobson, second from left, and City Administrator Michael Guttman, right.
Robinson Cook the MVP of League One in year one

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Dave Oberhelman

Kelsey Robinson Cook, a St. Francis High School graduate from Bartlett and a three-time Olympian, was named MVP of League One Volleyball in its inaugural season. Courtesy of Jed Jacobsohn for League One Volleyball Her daughter has had a crazy year, Sue Robinson said, speaking from her home in Georgia. An indication that three-time Olympic volleyball player Kelsey Robinson Cook has ridden a whirlwind is the 9:46 p.m. time stamp on an email to the Daily Herald. By itself, not crazy.
Wheaton house fire closes stretch of Roosevelt Road

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Dave Oberhelman

A Wheaton house fire closed a portion of Roosevelt Road for about two hours on Tuesday. The Wheaton Fire Department responded at about 11:20 a.m. to a structure fire in the 600 block of Polo Drive, officials said. They encountered heavy fire and smoke from an attached garage and attic, with smoke coming out of the second-floor eaves. Firefighters controlled the fire within about 30 minutes. The house was vacant at the time, officials said. One firefighter was treated for a minor injury.
‘I didn’t see this coming’: Wheaton teacher surprised with Golden Apple Award

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Dave Oberhelman

“Wow,” mouthed science teacher James Rowe as he entered the downstairs lunchroom Monday morning at Clare Woods Academy in Wheaton. The room was filled with students, parents, faculty, therapists, counselors, and administrators of the Wheaton school, 125 E. Seminary Ave. All there to honor him. Among the crowd were representatives from the Golden Apple Foundation, including President Alan Mather, who surprised Rowe by presenting him with a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.
‘I didn’t see this coming’: Wheaton teacher surprised with Golden Apple Award

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Dave Oberhelman

The Golden Apple Foundation awarded Clare Woods Academy science teacher James Rowe, third from right, with the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching Monday morning in Wheaton. Paul Valade/[email protected] “Wow,” mouthed science teacher James Rowe as he entered the downstairs lunchroom Monday morning at Clare Woods Academy in Wheaton. The room was filled with students, parents, faculty, therapists, counselors, and administrators of the Wheaton school, 125 E. Seminary Ave.
416 miles in 10 days: Wheeling man runs length of Illinois, from Cairo to Wisconsin border

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Dave Oberhelman

Mount Prospect native and Wheeling resident Chase Bandolik ran from Cairo, Illinois, to Beloit, Wisconsin. Chase and his girlfriend, Rylee Ollearis, show off the Illinois map. Courtesy of Chase Bandolik Chase Bandolik is still recuperating. The Wheeling man was bound to feel lingering effects after what he accomplished, regardless of his youth and fitness level. As an ultramarathoner, trainer, gym owner and former college football player, he’s plenty fit.
The legend grows for Jacobs grad Garden

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Dave Oberhelman

Jacobs High School graduate Delaney Garden, a senior pitcher and outfielder with the Lewis University softball team, was named both player and pitcher of the year in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Courtesy of Steve Woltmann Jacobs High School graduate Delaney Garden has been dominant both on the pitcher’s mound and at the plate this spring, compiling some of the best statistics in her four years at Lewis University.
Arson attempt fails at Villa Park dispensary

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Dave Oberhelman

An arson attempt occurred Saturday at a Villa Park cannabis dispensary. At about 4:10 p.m. Saturday, Villa Park police and fire departments responded to an alarm call to Cannabist, 133 E. Roosevelt Road, Villa Park. Officers saw the store’s front window had been damaged and they smelled gas inside, police said. Reviewing the store’s surveillance video, they saw a possible male suspect approach the store wearing all black clothing and a face mask, carrying an object.

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