Kane County
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Boys volleyball: Conant finds good clues, but not a championship at own tournamentApr 04, 2026 5:25 pm - Conant placed second in its own boys volleyball tournament, losing the championship match Saturday to Taft in three games.
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Baseball: Hoffman Estates beats the rain, Elgin thanks to moveApr 04, 2026 4:34 pm - Hoffman Estates defeated Elgin 8-0 Saturday in a nonconference baseball game played in West Chicago.
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‘Historic milestone’: St. Charles’ Baker Community Center to celebrate century as local hubApr 04, 2026 4:19 pm - Long serving as the embodiment of community and a living testament to the spirit of St. Charles, the Henry Rockwell Baker Memorial Community Center is gearing up for its 100th anniversary.
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St. Charles eyes nearly 50% increase in utility bills over 4 yearsApr 04, 2026 4:05 pm - St. Charles residents might feel some sticker shock from upcoming utility bills. The city is projecting it will need $417 million for sewer and water capital improvements over the next decade, including $84 million for a mandated lead service line replacement project.
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Chills aside, hundreds join Easter egg hunt in Sleepy HollowApr 04, 2026 1:52 pm - Hundreds of people braved the cold, wet, and windy conditions Saturday at the Sleepy Hollow Service Club Easter egg hunt.
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‘Thrilling and exciting’: Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras to mark 50 years with anniversary concertApr 04, 2026 12:00 pm - Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras will host its 50th anniversary concert April 18 in Glen Ellyn. More than 400 student musicians from roughly 70 communities will perform.
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‘You can’t write this script’: How a small bible college found a ‘miracle building’ for its new Long Grove campusApr 04, 2026 11:30 am - Leaders of Dayspring Bible College and Seminary describe a former corporate headquarters in Long Grove as a miracle building that will house a new campus.
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Original docudrama ‘Fear’ brings Civil War history and leadership ethics to Elgin stageApr 04, 2026 12:02 am - The Elgin Area Leadership Academy presents "Fear," a free historical docudrama by Judge Wiley Edmondson on April 8, following Margaret, a Civil War-era woman with severe anxiety who overcomes her fears while helping soldiers at Gettysburg.
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Century-old pulp magazines become hot collectibles at 25th annual Windy City ConventionApr 03, 2026 11:23 pm - The 25th annual Windy City Pulp and Paper Convention in Lombard celebrated the 130th anniversary of pulp magazines, drawing dealers and customers from around the world to buy and sell vintage pulps, comics, and memorabilia.
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New Philharmonic concert to feature Grammy winner’s ‘Harp of Ages’ and preview 50th anniversary seasonApr 03, 2026 10:30 pm - New Philharmonic will present "Harp of Ages & Pictures at an Exhibition" on April 11-12 at McAninch Arts Center, featuring harpist Nichole Young performing Michael Daugherty's seven-movement concerto inspired by historical harp figures.