Kane County
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Archdiocese of Chicago appoints new leader for child protection effortsDec 03, 2024 6:13 pm - The Archdiocese of Chicago on Tuesday announced the appointment of Leah Heffernan as senior director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth and Compliance.
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Inflation, labor costs contribute to Christmas tree price increasesDec 03, 2024 6:03 pm - If you’re hoping to celebrate this Christmas with the sweet smell of pine and citrus, you may need to shell out some extra cash.
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Authorities: Man facing DUI charge in fatal crash was more than 4 times over legal limitDec 03, 2024 5:49 pm - A Chicago man accused in a fatal DUI Sunday in Villa Park had a blood alcohol content of .374% when he ran a red light and crashed his minivan into an SUV, killing a 69-year-old man, officials say.
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Seller’s market: High interest rates, low inventory continue to complicate suburban housing marketDec 03, 2024 11:46 am - While many economists anticipate dropping interest rates to continue into 2025 and local Realtors are hopeful for a good start to the new year, Kane County real estate professionals don’t believe the Fed’s influence is as strong as other factors and expect current market trends to continue unless new construction picks up drastically.
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Quilting Ministry celebrated at Elgin’s Holy Trinity LutheranDec 03, 2024 11:16 am - Members prepare material, cut into squares, sew, and finish. Then
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Spotlight: Metropolis presents ‘Nat King Cole Christmas’Dec 03, 2024 10:41 am - On local stages this week, singer/storyteller John-Mark McGaha celebrates Nat King Cole at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre and Steel Beam Theatre stages a modern “Christmas Carol.”
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Forest Preserves Board elects new leadershipDec 03, 2024 10:36 am - At a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 2, the board of commissioners elected Jessica Vealitzek (District 10) to serve as president of the Lake County Forest Preserves.
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Algonquin Portillo’s celebrating its first birthday Tuesday with $1 cake slicesDec 03, 2024 10:05 am - The Portillo’s restaurant in Algonquin is celebrating one year at their location at 1801 S. Randall Road Tuesday with $1 cake for guests.
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4 new McHenry County Board members sworn in as GOP majority growsDec 03, 2024 10:00 am - The newly elected members who took their seats on the McHenry County Board on Monday acknowledged they have plenty to learn as they launch into their new roles.
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Who had the area’s top prep football performances in Week 14?Dec 03, 2024 6:00 am - This week’s High Five celebrates the area’s top prep football performances from championship weekend.