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Enjoy ‘A Swingin’ Ella Christmas’ with a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald Dec. 6

Submitted by Pat Szpekowski
Oct 13, 2026 3:15 pm - Award-winning actress Alexis J. Roston brings Ella Fitzgerald's jazz magic to life in a free holiday concert on Dec. 6 at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley, featuring festive hits and signature songs with a Christmas-themed silent auction.
Man accused of damaging license plate reader cameras now faces child sex abuse material possession charges

By Rick West
Oct 13, 2026 2:38 pm - A Geneva man arrested in July for damaging 13 automated license plate reader cameras now is facing charges of possession of child sexual abuse material after authorities found photos and videos on his phone during the investigation.
Crash leaves Hampshire man with life-threatening injuries

Daily Herald report
Oct 13, 2026 1:21 pm - Authorities continue to investigate a two-vehicle crash Monday that left a 73-year-old Hampshire man with life-threatening injuries.
‘Getting real close’ to opening: New restaurant to occupy gateway space in Lake Villa

By Mick Zawislak
Oct 13, 2026 1:20 pm - Lake City Grille, named as a nod to Lake Villa’s early days, plans to open soon in a prominent vacant space along Route 132 and Cedar Avenue, the gateway to the village’s downtown area.
Crystal Lake church opens registration for youth basketball and cheerleading programs

By Jill Ernst, Immanuel Lutheran
Oct 13, 2026 12:27 pm - Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake is opening registration through Nov. 30 for Upward Sports, a Christ-centered basketball and cheerleading program for kindergarten through fifth grade students.
Dining out: Starbird Chicken making its Midwest debut in St. Charles

By Rick West
Oct 13, 2026 10:56 am - West Coast-based Starbird Chicken will open its first Midwest location Monday, Oct. 19, in St. Charles. Plus, Niche in Geneva and Mockingbird Bar + Garden in East Dundee are hosting specialty dinners soon.
Boys soccer: Conant and Hersey win, advance to MSL Soccer Cup

By Mike Garofola
Oct 12, 2026 10:58 pm - Marko Gouk netted a second-half hat trick to lead visiting Conant to a 5-1 victory over Rolling Meadows in a Mid-Suburban League semifinal contest Monday night at Robert Hoese Field.
District 220 board members approve policy update on political activities

By Steve Zalusky
Oct 12, 2026 5:30 pm - Barrington Area Unit District 220 school board members, of whom four have been investigated, received training on political activity during a recent board meeting.
Forbes, Collins face off in race for Kane County Board seat in District 11

By David Sharos
Oct 12, 2026 2:52 pm - The Kane County Board race in District 11 pits Democrat Julie Forbes against Republican William Collins.
Affordability is key for state House District 64 candidates

By Steve Sadin
Oct 12, 2026 11:32 am - State Rep. Tom Weber, a Lake Villa Republican, was unopposed in his bid for a third term two years ago, but this year Democrat AJ Johnson of Lake Villa, a retired U.S. Army master sergeant and now a Waukegan High School JROTC instructor, is his opponent.

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