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Two die in Kane County head-on crash

Two die in Kane County head-on crash

Two people died Thursday evening in a two-car crash near Sandwald and Big Timber roads in unincorporated Kane County, according to the Huntley Fire Protection District.

 

Geneva expands grant program promoting tourism and events

Geneva City Council members have agreed to expand the city’s Destination Geneva Grant Program, which provides reimbursement funding for special events that boost tourism, overnight stays and innovative experiences.

 
Elgin selects housing projects to receive federal block grant funding

Elgin selects housing projects to receive federal block grant funding

The Elgin City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to allocate over $1 million in federal housing grant money to a program that would provide neighborhood improvements to low-income residents and fund an affordable housing project.

 
Aurora man charged with possessing child sex abuse materials

Aurora man charged with possessing child sex abuse materials

A 32-year-old Aurora man has been charged with three felony counts of possessing child sexual abuse materials, authorities said.

 
Former Harvest Bible Chapel pastor puts Elgin-area home on market for $2.5 million

Former Harvest Bible Chapel pastor puts Elgin-area home on market for $2.5 million

The ousted founding pastor of the suburban megachurch Harvest Bible Chapel is selling his Elgin-area estate.

 
Early morning fire guts home in South Elgin

Early morning fire guts home in South Elgin

An early morning fire in South Elgin gutted a home and caused an estimated $400,000 in damage.

 
Will lawmakers pass bill that could lead to more multifamily housing?

Will lawmakers pass bill that could lead to more multifamily housing?

The political battle over legislation that could ease residential zoning rules across Illinois is intensifying.

 
Man critically injured in single-car crash near Huntley

Man critically injured in single-car crash near Huntley

A man suffered critical injuries after officials believe he was ejected from his car in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon near Route 47 near Huntley.

 
Softball: Peck, Kaneland upset Woodstock North to reach sectional championship game

Softball: Peck, Kaneland upset Woodstock North to reach sectional championship game

Kaneland senior right-hander Ellie Peck has pitched exclusively in the postseason, ditching her hitting duties as coach Mike Kuefler prefers her to focus on throwing. The...

 
Baseball: Bartlett, Downers Grove North, Lake Park take regional semifinals triumphs

Baseball: Bartlett, Downers Grove North, Lake Park take regional semifinals triumphs

Vince Yario pitched four innings of 1-hit ball with two walks and a pair of strikeouts, while helping his own cause with a home run and 3 RBI during Bartlett’s 10-5, 5-in...

 
Softball: Big first inning lifts St. Charles East past Glenbard East

Softball: Big first inning lifts St. Charles East past Glenbard East

Ari Bigda is not used to getting her first plate appearance of the day in the first inning. Yet with two outs and the bases loaded, the St. Charles East No. 9 hitter came...

 
Baseball: St. Charles North’s Paul shuts down Dundee-Crown to win regional semifinal

Baseball: St. Charles North’s Paul shuts down Dundee-Crown to win regional semifinal

Two pitches were all Landon Paul needed. Featuring a fastball-sweeper combination, the junior right-hander made quick work of the Dundee-Crown lineup after entering in th...

 
Baseball: Buffalo Grove, Libertyville, Mundelein score victories in regional semifinals

Baseball: Buffalo Grove, Libertyville, Mundelein score victories in regional semifinals

A roundup of Wednesday’s high school baseball regional semifinals.

 
Man convicted of murdering Aurora woman who was missing almost 18 years

Man convicted of murdering Aurora woman who was missing almost 18 years

A man was convicted Wednesday of murdering a woman 23 years ago in Aurora.

 
Forest preserve considers ‘responsible’ move of farmhouse, but Naperville preservationists want it to stay put

Forest preserve considers ‘responsible’ move of farmhouse, but Naperville preservationists want it to stay put

Three years after Landmarks Illinois put Oak Cottage on a list of the most endangered historic places in the state, a man has detailed a proposal to revive the farmhouse by moving the structure in sections and reassembling it on another, undisclosed property in DuPage County. But some Naperville preservationists oppose the potential move.

 
Plan to build affordable rental homes on Midlothian Manor is back on the table

Plan to build affordable rental homes on Midlothian Manor is back on the table

A plan to build workforce housing on the site of the former Midlothian Manor property near Lake Zurich has resurfaced.

 
‘Our suburbs have been ignored for too long’: Palatine native saddles up for independent gubernatorial run

‘Our suburbs have been ignored for too long’: Palatine native saddles up for independent gubernatorial run

Palatine resident Collin Corbett launched his bid for governor outside the former Arlington Park site. Wednesday, he filed as an independent candidate and said he has the best chance of beating Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

 
After 2 resignations, District 101 seeks applicants for school board vacancies

After 2 resignations, District 101 seeks applicants for school board vacancies

Batavia Unit District 101 is seeking community members who would serve on the school board following the recent resignations of two board members.

 
Starry summer marks the return of Chicago-area theater vets

Starry summer marks the return of Chicago-area theater vets

Look for Chicago-area stages to heat up this summer with world and regional premieres buoyed by appearances by television and Broadway veterans Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally and Gary Cole.

 
Why McHenry County officials could ask voters for home rule powers

Why McHenry County officials could ask voters for home rule powers

As McHenry County officials express frustration at state legislation that they say erodes local control, they’re considering asking voters for permission to become home rule.

 

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