Kane County
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Elgin BMX racetrack to host state championship, boost local tourism, official saysJul 14, 2025 10:46 am - The Hill BMX racetrack in Elgin has been named the host track for the 2025 BMX State Championship, expected to draw thousands of visitors and provide an economic boost to the area.
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The President’s Cabinet: A rocky start to a United States of AmericaJul 14, 2025 10:36 am - Author and retired educator Bruce Simmons’s column details the history of the President’s cabinet and the duties of each position.
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St. Charles Arts Council hosting weeklong Plein Air Event with $5,250 in prizesJul 14, 2025 10:03 am - The St. Charles Arts Council is hosting its 2nd annual Plein Air event from August 18-24, featuring nearly 60 artists competing for over $5,000 in prizes across various categories.
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Worker at Weber Grill factory in Huntley airlifted after serious injury in fallJul 14, 2025 8:56 am - An employee at a Weber-Stephen Products facility in Huntley was airlifted to a hospital after a fall Thursday.
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Trump store in Huntley shuts down after evictionJul 14, 2025 8:15 am - The Trump and Truth Store in Huntley had its last day of business Sunday, but the owner aims to expand in the future with a new and bigger shop by this fall.
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Carpentersville honored for project to remove lead water linesJul 13, 2025 2:13 pm - After removing all lead water services from the community, the village of Carpentersville has received three awards recognizing its commitment to ensuring safe water for the public.
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Motorcyclist killed in Geneva crashJul 13, 2025 12:37 pm - A 39-year-old Sycamore man died Sunday morning in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Geneva’s far west side, police said.
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Citing safety risks for election officials, McHenry County clerk seeking 35% pay hikeJul 13, 2025 11:18 am - Citing threats and harassment faced by election officials in recent years, McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio is asking that his office receive a 35% pay hike next year. Tirio is seeking reelection in 2026.
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Incoming Geneva chicken restaurant could get city financial aidJul 12, 2025 3:04 pm - Geneva-based restaurateurs received early support last week for securing money from the city, which they say will help with the opening of their new chicken eatery, HoneyBird.
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New vet clinic opens in St. CharlesJul 12, 2025 2:50 pm - A new family-owned and operated veterinary clinic opened July 9 on the east side of St. Charles.