All Stories from August 27, 2026 (Change date)
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After 16 years, annual Alley Art Festival in Aurora coming to an end SaturdayAug 27, 2026 12:13 pm - After 16 years, the final Alley Art Festival will take place this Saturday in downtown Aurora. Since 2010, the festival has helped make arts more visible, accessible and woven into everyday life in Aurora.
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St. Charles Fire Department to hold 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance CeremonyAug 27, 2026 12:00 pm - St. Charles Fire Department to hold 25th anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 11 at 7:30 a.m., featuring remarks from the fire chief, memorial wreath placement, and moment of silence.
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Get help with genealogical research at Fremont Public LibraryAug 27, 2026 11:26 am - People interested in learning more about their genealogical roots can get help Wednesday at the Fremont Public Library.
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Former Naperville Park District chief Ray McGury to lead Fry Family YMCAAug 27, 2026 11:05 am - Ray McGury, former Naperville Park District head, has been named executive director of the Fry Family YMCA in Naperville, replacing Erika Wood who retired after 43 years.
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Wheels keep turning: Looking back on six years in bikingAug 27, 2026 10:46 am - Along for the Ride columnist Ralph Banasiak reflects on the past six years in biking, including new laws and resources.
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Lake County jail earns national innovation awardAug 27, 2026 10:35 am - The Lake County Adult Correctional Facility has received the Detention Facility Innovation Award from the National Institute for Jail Operations, officials announced Thursday.
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Students return to upgraded classrooms, facilities on first day of school in U-46Aug 27, 2026 10:27 am - Overcoming first-day jitters, thousands of students returned to classrooms Thursday across Elgin Area School District U-46, ushering in the new school year.
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Hoffman Estates man dies after being pulled from Lake MichiganAug 27, 2026 9:01 am - Cook County authorities have identified a 22-year-old Hoffman Estates man as the person who died Wednesday after being pulled from Lake Michigan on Chicago’s North Side.
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SBA taking loan applications for July 27 storm reliefAug 27, 2026 8:01 am - The Small Business Administration has issued a disaster declaration related to the severe storms and tornadoes that struck the Chicago area on July 27.
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Movie Review: ‘Finding Emily’ is the British rom-com we’ve been waiting forAug 27, 2026 7:59 am - Late August can be a depressing time at the movie theater, but there’s a gem to be found in the British romantic comedy “Finding Emily,” which opens in theaters Friday.