Kane County
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District 211 Foundation awards $60,000 in senior scholarshipsJun 24, 2024 9:14 am - The District 211 Foundation has awarded more than $60,000 in scholarships this spring to graduating seniors, including students pursuing specific careers in areas like engineering, journalism and healthcare; students demonstrating excellence and leadership and those who have actively participated in various school activities.
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How to survive water emergencies: Flip, float and followJun 23, 2024 4:49 pm - When it comes to water safety, Sgt. Ari Briskman, commander of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department marine unit, advises enthusiasts to stay sober and recognize their abilities as both the operator of a water vessel and as a swimmer.
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Swedish Days cools off just in time for Grand ParadeJun 23, 2024 4:49 pm - The scorching hot temperatures that greeted Geneva’s Swedish Days festival last week cooled off Sunday just in time for the grand finale.
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With money to plan greenway, what’s next for defunct Route 53 extension — and should IDOT get paid?Jun 23, 2024 4:42 pm - As environmentalists and residents welcome a greenway on $54 million of land IDOT bought to extend Route 53, some caution against a “willy-nilly” giveaway.
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Algonquin approves plan for 249-home subdivisionJun 23, 2024 10:01 am - A subdivision with 99 single-family homes and 150 townhouses near Westfield Community School is moving forward in Algonquin.
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Good News Sunday: Summer program brings early learning opportunities to Elgin-area familiesJun 23, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday, we recap stories about an early learning summer program for Elgin-area kids, koalas coming to Brookfield Zoo Chicago for the first time, and the Abilities Expo highlighting products and services aimed at increasing accessibility.
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After HoursJun 23, 2024 5:54 am - Send photos of business events to afterhours@dailyherald.com. ...
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The Biz Week That Was: Bike shops pedal forward, new owner for Oberweis and beer gold among the highlightsJun 23, 2024 5:13 am - Pedaling uphill: Ingenuity, adaptability have made the difference for suburban bike shops since the pandemic The inventory and service demands that accompanied the p...
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National Weather Service predicts hazardous weather this eveningJun 22, 2024 5:22 pm - The national weather service predicts hazardous weather in the coming hours that could include heavy downpours accompanied by damaging winds.
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‘They’re basically saving our wonderful community’: Sylvan Lake dam modification finally underwayJun 22, 2024 4:00 pm - After years in the making, a $3.4 million project to modernize the 100-year old Sylvan Lake dam is underway.