Burlington
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New fine dining restaurant, sports bar with rooftop patio part of downtown Elgin redevelopment planNov 05, 2026 1:12 pm - A fine dining restaurant, neighborhood market and sports bar with a rooftop patio are part of a proposed downtown redevelopment plan, which has received preliminary approval from Elgin City Council members.
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Kane County Board declares vacancy in sheriff’s office, with Amy Johnson slated to take over post-electionNov 05, 2026 12:46 pm - Following former sheriff Ron Hain’s recent retirement, the Kane County Board has declared the office of the county sheriff vacant.
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Why 5-term incumbent Elgin City Council member was kicked off ballotNov 05, 2026 12:46 pm - Documents show Elgin City Council member John Steffen failed to sign his statement of candidacy or get it notarized, making him ineligible to seek a sixth term in the April 2027 municipal election.
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Recycling center work finished earlyNov 05, 2026 11:33 am - The Fabyan Recycling Center at 517 E. Fabyan Parkway in Geneva is reopening Nov. 9, several weeks ahead of schedule, after a driveway and parking lot improvement project.
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With honor: Suburban restaurants salute service members with special offers for Veterans DayNov 05, 2026 5:15 am - Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and many suburban restaurants are saluting those who have served and are currently serving in the military by saying thank you with free or discounted meals. Here are some of those offerings.
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Last Republicans standing: How the Trump effect grew Dems suburban footprint, devastated GOPNov 04, 2026 6:52 pm - Trump wasn’t on the ballot but politicos surmise his presence still affected down-ballot candidates.
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Girls volleyball: Akenten shakes off nerves as Burlington Central ousts St. Charles East in sectional semifinalNov 04, 2026 3:21 pm - Burlington Central’s Lani Akenten admitted to having some jitters Tuesday night. The way things started out for the freshman outside hitter made those jitters stand out a...
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Ceremony to be held at Kane County Judicial Center for elm tree, plaque donated by local DAR chapterNov 04, 2026 1:41 pm - A ceremony will be held Nov. 15 at the Kane County Judicial Center in St. Charles for an elm tree and historical marker meant to honor several Revolutionary War veterans who settled in Kane County and who are buried within its borders.
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Construction to cause lane closures beginning Monday on Randall Road in ElginNov 04, 2026 1:11 pm - Work is scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 9 on the Claude Hanson Bridge on Randall Road in Elgin between Royal Boulevard and Big Timber Road.
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In tribute: Veterans Day ceremonies, concerts across the suburbsNov 04, 2026 11:32 am - Communities across the suburbs will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with ceremonies and concerts. Here are some of the events planned in the suburbs in honor of the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.