Dave Oberhelman

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St. Francis High School senior Anthony Quaranta is declared the winner by unanimous decision over Julian Gonzalez in the 187-pound open division of the 2025 Chicago Golden Gloves, April 12 at Cicero Stadium. Courtesy of Doug McGoldrick Photography You have to admire the dedication. St. Francis senior Anthony Quaranta said he gets up at 3:30 in the morning on school days to leave his Oak Brook home for the Rick Ramos Boxing Gym in Chicago.

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Dave Oberhelman

A Carol Stream ambulance was involved in a crash Wednesday afternoon at Lies and County Farm roads in Carol Stream. According to a report on social media, a crash with injuries happened at approximately 3:20 p.m. Wednesday. An official with the Carol Stream Fire District said an ambulance from Carol Stream Station 27 had been involved in the collision. In addition to several Carol Stream responders, mutual aid at the site was provided by Hanover Park, Glenside and Wheaton.

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Dave Oberhelman

A popular bags tournament fundraiser in Carol Stream had another record-breaking year. The Chrissy’s/Flood Brothers Relay For Life Bags Tournament took in $95,250, a record amount that eclipsed the 2024 haul of $86,250, the prior mark. “I was stunned,” said Matt McCarthy, a Carol Stream trustee who helped found the annual bean bag-throwing competition nine years ago. McCarthy and his wife, Linda, head a 17-member committee that organizes the Relay For Life Tournament.

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Dave Oberhelman

Lake County sheriff’s Deputy Tomas Flores outside the Highway Patrol Substation in Libertyville. Part of Flores’ job involves responding to domestic incidents, which became a challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. Joe Lewnard/[email protected] Part of Deputy Tomas Flores’ job with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office involves responding to domestic incidents. That became a challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic when guidance discouraged even entering a home.

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Dave Oberhelman

University of Toronto junior Nina Mollin, a dual-citizen who attended Schaumburg High School, continued to dominate her events at the Canadian collegiate swimming championships. Courtesy of Seyran Mammadov Nina Mollin, a six-time all-state swimmer and two-time runner-up in the 200-yard individual medley at Schaumburg High School, continued her successful swims this season at the University of Toronto.