Kane County
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Top flight: Gurnee police are on the leading edge of drone technologySep 25, 2025 4:44 pm - The Gurnee Police Department’s new “Drone as a First Responder” program can put a law enforcement presence anywhere in town - from more than 100 feet above ground - in a matter of minutes.
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Elgin hopes to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60% in next five years with new climate action planSep 25, 2025 3:20 pm - The Elgin City Council agreed to adopt a Climate Action and Resiliency Plan that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the city by nearly 60% in the next five years.
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Come for the food, stay for ax-throwingSep 25, 2025 3:16 pm - Local officials and well wishers Wednesday welcomed Up North Axe & Tap at 547 N. Milwaukee Ave., in downtown Libertyville, a Northwoods-themed restaurant and bar that also features four ax-throwing lanes.
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Cook County launches grant to support businesses ready for growthSep 25, 2025 3:06 pm - Cook County on Thursday launched a new grant program, offering 88 established businesses in select industries a chance to receive $100,000 to fuel their growth.
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Shred papers at Elburn eventSep 25, 2025 11:58 am - People can have paperwork shredded for free from 9 to 11 a.m., or until the truck is full, Oct. 4 at the Town and Country Library, 320 E. North St. in Elburn.
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Elgin man faces attempted murder charge after stabbingSep 25, 2025 11:31 am - An Elgin man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing Tuesday, authorities said.
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Elgin’s Bluff City Cemetery Walk honors local history and legaciesSep 24, 2025 10:09 pm - Experience Elgin's past through outdoor theatrical performances at the Bluff City Cemetery Walk on Sept. 27-28, highlighting notable locals like an early car dealer, a pioneering female driver, a decorated World War II pilot, and a road safety innovator.
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Girls volleyball: Massow powers Huntley past BarringtonSep 24, 2025 9:37 pm - Wednesday was only the third day of fall but summer has hardly disappeared from Huntley's highly-ranked girls volleyball team. That's Summer Massow, a 6-foot junior middl...
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Geneva High woodworking class not ‘building the same old table’Sep 24, 2025 8:34 pm - The woodworking class at Geneva High School recenlty underwent a revamp. Students are learning skills like CNC operation, furniture repair, and custom building, aligning with industry demands and entrepreneurship opportunities.
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St. Charles welcomes new police chief with 30 years of experienceSep 24, 2025 7:33 pm - Daniel Likens, a former Illinois State Police lieutenant colonel, was appointed as the new St. Charles police chief with nearly 30 years of experience, bringing a fresh perspective and passion for the job and community.