Liz Ramos
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Elgin man who grew up with gangs staging peace rally for SundayAug 05, 2016 9:25 pm - Elgin man says he's taking a stand with Unity Walk
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Art and Soul on the Fox brings music and art to downtown ElginAug 06, 2016 6:21 pm - Artists and community members will come together at the eighth annual Art and Soul on the Fox festival in downtown Elgin. The show takes place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday...
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Hampshire goes all out for 34th annual Coon Creek Country DaysAug 05, 2016 6:04 am - With a new stage ensemble, sound system, LED lighting and landscaping upgrades, Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days is ready to party. The 34th annual festival runs Thursd...
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Musical acts return to McHenry County FairAug 03, 2016 3:48 pm - McHenry County Fair attendees can see TV stars such as TLC's “The Willis Family” and K-9 Crew Trick Dog Show from NBC's “America's Got Talent” at the 68th annual five-da...
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Elgin man celebrates 100th birthday: 'It's wearing me out'Aug 03, 2016 4:13 pm - Elgin resident Melvin Wilkening has been waiting a century for the Chicago Cubs to win the World Series. He celebrated his 100th birthday with family Sunday, July 31, a...
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Algonquin Founders' Days festival returns to Towne ParkJul 29, 2016 6:27 am - The 56th annual Algonquin Founders' Days festival is taking a step back in time with its “Turn of the Century” theme, as the festival returns to Towne Park in downtown A...
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Strong finish: Gilberts cancer survivor walks 40 miles in two daysJul 29, 2016 6:16 am - Gilberts resident Jeanne Allen stays at home with her two sons because she can. She walks anywhere between three and 15 miles on any given day because she can. She sur...
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Sugar Grove Corn Boil festival brings community togetherJul 29, 2016 6:03 am - Over 49 years the Sugar Grove Corn Boil has become a hometown tradition for new Sugar Grove residents, as well as for the ones who have lived there or volunteered at the...
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Kane County Fair charges into weekend with horses, bulls and musicJul 21, 2016 5:54 am - As the 148th annual Kane County Fair moves into the weekend, grandstand entertainment helps to draw crowds. “We try to look at what is currently popular that can work in...
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Hot weather ushers in Kane County Fair's first dayJul 22, 2016 5:58 am - With only two hours before the midway at the 148th annual Kane County Fair opened Wednesday, Jan Ustaszewski continues to set up for Abracadabra Personalized Rings, the ...