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Kane County sheriff remains away from work, and no one is saying why

Kane County sheriff remains away from work, and no one is saying why

More than four months after he reportedly was hospitalized with an undisclosed issue, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain remains away from the office. Fellow county leaders won’t say why.

 
Countdown to prep football: Two opinions on IHSA playoff expansion

Countdown to prep football: Two opinions on IHSA playoff expansion

Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to prep football continues with two differing opinions on IHSA playoff expansion this season.

 
Evil Intentions owner says haunted house won’t open in Elgin this fall, citing permit issues

Evil Intentions owner says haunted house won’t open in Elgin this fall, citing permit issues

The owner of Evil Intentions Haunted House says he will not be moving his popular attraction back to Elgin this fall due to “unresolved building permit issues” and will look for a new location for 2027.

 
Aurora, West Chicago compare notes on success of data center moratoriums

Aurora, West Chicago compare notes on success of data center moratoriums

After recently approving a moratorium on new data centers and battery storage facilities, West Chicago officials compared notes with Aurora Mayor John Laesch, whose own city council approved a 180-day moratorium on data centers a year ago.

 
Early morning fire in vacant Aurora apartment building under investigation

Early morning fire in vacant Aurora apartment building under investigation

The Aurora Fire Department is investigating the cause of fire at a vacant apartment building on the city’s east side early Thursday morning.

 
DuPage board rejects proposed referendum on eliminating coroner

DuPage board rejects proposed referendum on eliminating coroner

DuPage County Board members have rejected a proposal to ask voters in November if the county should have a coroner or medical examiner.

 

Sheriff hosting “Lightsaver” event Friday in Des Plaines

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Lightsaver event Friday in Des Plaines.

 
Lake Park grad Kent solid in MLB debut for Nationals against Cubs

Lake Park grad Kent solid in MLB debut for Nationals against Cubs

Lake Park High School graduate Jackson Kent made his major league debut Wednesday night for Washington against the Cubs after the Nationals selected the contract of the 23-year-old pitcher from Triple-A Rochester.

 
Already all-conference for Neuqua Valley, Division I recruit Max Schueneman eyes more

Already all-conference for Neuqua Valley, Division I recruit Max Schueneman eyes more

Neuqua Valley offensive lineman Max Schueneman received a rude welcome to varsity football. It came two years ago in the opening game of his sophomore season at Oswego. “...

 
After an unexpected surgery, Rogan O’Neil hits comeback trail hard for Kaneland

After an unexpected surgery, Rogan O’Neil hits comeback trail hard for Kaneland

It’s some of the best news from Kaneland’s offseason. Senior Rogan O’Neil is back with the football team, better than ever and ready to shoulder the load at his usual ins...

 
Lake County forest preserves to spend $30 million to buy more land

Lake County forest preserves to spend $30 million to buy more land

Lake County forest preserve holdings are primed to expand with the approval Wednesday of a not-to-exceed $35 million bond issue to be used mostly for land purchase.

 

Kane County Board OKs roughly $2.3 million property tax levy hike for next year’s budget

Kane County is looking at a roughly $2.3 million property tax levy hike for 2027 as its county board’s efforts to clamp down on cash reserve spending and solve the county’s budgetary woes continue.

 
District 300’s new cellphone, electronic device restrictions go into effect this week

District 300’s new cellphone, electronic device restrictions go into effect this week

Algonquin-based Community Unit School District 300 students returned to school this week to a new policy limiting the use of cellphones, earbuds, headphones and other electronic devices during school hours.

 
Entering third varsity season, Jack Coates wears leadership role well for Jacobs

Entering third varsity season, Jack Coates wears leadership role well for Jacobs

Jacobs’ Jack Coates was always one of the biggest kids in his age group. It led him to dream big, so the junior linebacker/tight end wanted to start on varsity as a fresh...

 
Cook County appoints new director of veterans affairs department

Cook County appoints new director of veterans affairs department

Calvin Young has been appointed to serve as director of Cook County’s Department of Veterans Affairs.

 
Dining Out: Hot & Spicy Day collab, Dr Pepper cake shake at Portillo’s and more

Dining Out: Hot & Spicy Day collab, Dr Pepper cake shake at Portillo’s and more

Fry the Coop locations have a special one-day-only sandwich for National Hot and Spicy Day, while coincidentally, a new Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Schaumburg Friday. Also, Portillo’s and Dr Pepper have teamed up for a pair of limited-time shakes.

 
As Army Corps study stalls, future still uncertain for Fox River dams: ‘It’s just going to run its course’

As Army Corps study stalls, future still uncertain for Fox River dams: ‘It’s just going to run its course’

The Fox River has been the subject of intensive study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which has been evaluating the possibility of removing some of the dams along the river. But the study has been paused due to federal funding issues, leaving towns uncertain about what will happen to the dams in their communities.

 

Driver charged in crash that killed bicyclist in Hampshire

A man has been charged with leaving the scene of a crash that killed a bicyclist last month in Hampshire.

 
County approves application for waste transfer facility to replace Grayslake landfill

County approves application for waste transfer facility to replace Grayslake landfill

A proposed waste transfer station to replace the Countryside landfill in Grayslake when it closes has passed review in Lake County and will move to the state as the final step in the process.

 
New leaders appointed to fill Mary Ross Cunningham’s positions on Lake County Board

New leaders appointed to fill Mary Ross Cunningham’s positions on Lake County Board

The Lake County Board approved new leaders Tuesday to assume the responsibilities of longtime member Mary Ross Cunningham who died June 23.

 

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