Eric Peterson

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Eric Peterson

A fire contained to the attached garage of a two-story Hoffman Estates home caused an estimated $15,000 worth of damage but no injuries Saturday morning. Firefighters were called to the 1200 block of Highland Boulevard at 10:53 a.m., authorities said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. When the first crews arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the rear of the first floor and roof of the house but were able to bring the fire under control.

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Eric Peterson

Tyler Misla of Elgin lets his voice be heard during the “No Kings” rally and protest Saturday in Elgin. Brian Hill/[email protected] While an even larger crowd was expected in Chicago Saturday, at least 15 suburban “No Kings” events were also organized as a demonstration of protest to President Donald Trump’s Washington D.C military parade marking the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary on his own 79th birthday.

2 weeks ago | dailyherald.com | Eric Peterson

Lisa Small will retire July 1 after five years as superintendent of Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211, including an overall 33 years of service in a variety of teaching, coaching and administrative roles. Daily Herald file photo, 2021 Having always encouraged students to plan for their futures, retiring Superintendent Lisa Small is about to realize her own after a 33-year career with Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211.

2 weeks ago | dailyherald.com | Eric Peterson

Alex Perez, from left, fellow Carpenters Local 58 Business Representative Matt Oclon, and Apprentice Justin Zara work to install a safety railing last December in Hoffman Estates. The project was funded by the inaugural Hope Fore Hoffman Golf Tournament. Brian Hill/[email protected]/2024 A second annual Hope Fore Hoffman Golf Tournament scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, aims to raise money for Hoffman Estates’ Self-Help Fund for residents in need.

2 weeks ago | dailyherald.com | Eric Peterson

Just days before the digging of its foundation, Schaumburg’s forthcoming new village hall has sparked discussion as to whether it will necessarily retain the honorary name of its predecessor, the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center. Paul Valade/[email protected] Family members of Schaumburg’s influential early mayor Bob Atcher see no reason the new village hall shouldn’t carry his name like the recently demolished building.