Susan Sarkauskas

Susan Sarkauskas is a reporter for the Daily Herald.

Lurie Children's Hospital hopes to build a new hospital in Downers Grove on land near the intersection of Butterfield Road and I-355. (Clayco)

Lurie seeks state’s OK to build children’s hospital in Downers Grove

July 6, 2026 at 2:48 p.m.

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital has taken the next step to build a hospital in Downers Grove by filing a formal request for the project with state authorities.

Wahlburgers, located in St. Charles for nearly six years, announced its immediate closure this week after failing to negotiate a lower rent with the building's owner. (Rick West/Daily Herald)

Wahlburgers restaurant in St. Charles abruptly closes this week

July 1, 2026 at 9:22 p.m.

A month shy of its sixth anniversary, Wahlburgers in St. Charles announced on social media that it was closing immediately.

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