McHenry County
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Kane treasurer candidate Scott Johansen says his campaign signs were damaged, stolenMar 14, 2026 3:12 pm - Scott Johansen, one of three candidates for Kane County treasurer in the March 17 Democratic primary, filed two police reports that allege his 4x4 campaign signs were damaged and stolen.
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Traffic backups expected as construction on $22M East State Street overhaul begins in GenevaMar 14, 2026 2:24 pm - A $22 million road project in Geneva is set to begin this month, the start of a multi-year undertaking that city officials said will help “transform” the East State Street corridor with rebuilt roads, sidewalks and bike lanes.
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Counting down to the primary: How open seats led to hot races across the suburbs, stateMar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Of the dozens of political races Illinois voters will decide Tuesday, the most competitive don’t feature incumbents.
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Cook County Board president and assessor primaries among races to watch TuesdayMar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Races for Cook County Board president and assessor as well as a few county board races in Lake County are among the local races to watch in Tuesday’s primary elections.
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Sheriff, clerk top primary races in Kane, DuPage countiesMar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Races for nominations for sheriff and county clerk are the most interesting local contests to watch in Tuesday’s primary elections in Kane and DuPage counties.
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Crystal Lake downtown townhouses get nod, completing project on hold for 30-plus yearsMar 13, 2026 10:45 am - The Crystal Lake City Council has given the go-ahead to builders to finish a townhouse development in the downtown area that was put on hold for more than 30 years.
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Service to unincorporated areas an issue in Democratic primary for Kane County sheriffMar 12, 2026 6:37 pm - Voters Tuesday will choose between an undersheriff and a retired lieutenant to be the Democratic Party candidate for Kane County sheriff.
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Authorities: Libertyville man sent threatening letters to federal judgesMar 12, 2026 2:48 pm - A Libertyville man has been charged with two counts of mailing threatening letters to federal judges in Texas and Florida.
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Group accuses Cook state’s attorney of turning ‘blind eye’ to ICE crimes, seeks special prosecutorMar 12, 2026 1:15 pm - Arguing that Cook County’s top prosecutor is “turning a blind eye” to illegal acts by federal immigration agents, a coalition of elected officials, attorneys and religious leaders is asking a judge to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the claims.
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Take a ride to check out these Bicycle Friendly CommunitiesMar 12, 2026 12:04 pm - The League of American Bicyclists recognized eight Chicago metro areas as Bicycle Friendly Communities, with Aurora, Batavia, Elmhurst and Niles achieving bronze status while Evanston maintained its silver ranking, the highest in the region.