Kane County
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Use of technology, customer service are goals for Lake County circuit court clerk candidatesOct 11, 2024 8:53 pm - Incumbent Lake County circuit court Clerk Erin Cartwright-Weinstein is being challenged by former assistant state’s attorney and Lake County Clerk Carla Wyckoff.
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‘Step in the right direction’: Judges recommend Aqua Illinois rate hike be reduced 43% to $10.9 millionOct 11, 2024 6:04 pm - State regulatory judges have recommended a rate hike 43% below that being requested by Aqua Illinois but a consumer watchdog says that isn’t enough.
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Little Brothers — Friends of the Elderly offers life-changing friendship for older adults in DuPage and Kane countiesOct 11, 2024 5:45 pm - In DuPage and Kane counties, Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly is meeting older adults where they are every day by promoting friendships and positive connections between volunteers and older adults.
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CASA Kane County seeking 50 new volunteers to advocate for children in foster careOct 11, 2024 4:39 pm - In 2023, CASA Kane County advocated for 663 children, the largest number in its 35-year history. However, the need continues to grow, and they are seeking 50 additional CASA/GAL volunteers to meet the increasing demand.
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Second annual Diwali celebration to be at Bell Works in Hoffman Estates SundayOct 11, 2024 4:13 pm - Vchilli Events will hold its second annual Chicagoland Diwali celebration, featuring a vibrant showcase of lights and cultural festivities, from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at Bell Works Chicagoland, 2000 Center Drive in Hoffman Estates.
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Campanelli School in Schaumburg hears from inspirational teen as students help homelessOct 11, 2024 4:10 pm - Students at Campanelli Elementary School in Schaumburg Friday met 17-year-old philanthropist Jahkil Jackson of Chicago, who sought to inspire them to find their own power to enact positive change even as they actively supported his organization to assist homeless persons.
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GOP congressional candidate refuses to say how he feels about abortionOct 11, 2024 1:29 pm - Despite abortion’s prominence as a national political issue, one Chicago-area congressional candidate refuses to share his personal opinion on the topic.
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Geneva police taking part in National Drug Take-Back DayOct 11, 2024 1:28 pm - The Geneva Police Department, 20 Police Plaza, will collect expired or unwanted prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 during National Drug Take-Back Day...
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Elgin’s Lords Park Zoo to get four new deer SaturdayOct 11, 2024 1:28 pm - Four deer will be delivered to Elgin’s Lords Park Zoo on Saturday.
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Riders conclude 475-mile bike ride for childhood cancer research in St. CharlesOct 11, 2024 12:53 pm - Cyclists in Cal’s Angels Pediatric Cancer Charity Bike Ride were greeted with confetti and cheers as they rode into downtown St. Charles just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10. The 24 participants pedaled nearly 100 miles per day for five days to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research.