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Dolores Ramirez of South Elgin smiles after receiving an American flag from state Sen. Cristina Castro during Elgin’s annual new citizen recognition ceremony Tuesday night.

‘I want to feel the freedom’: Elgin honors 30 new American citizens

Thirty new American citizens from the area were honored Tuesday night during Elgin’s 26th annual new citizen recognition ceremony at The Centre of Elgin's Heritage Ballroom.

Floribunda roses should be deadheaded as soon as the flowers fade.

How to control blackspot on roses and grubs in lawns

I do not see many hybrid tea or floribunda roses in home gardens. These types of roses need some extra care to perform well.

Elgin’s emergency warning siren system automatically activates when the National Weather Service issues a warning for the area, including tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings with damaging winds or large hail.

‘The sirens go off because you’re under threat’: Elgin officials clarify emergency warning system

Elgin Fire Chief Robb Cagann explained why Elgin’s emergency warning siren system will automatically be activated when the National Weather Service issues either a tornado or severe thunderstorm warning.

Neighbors check out the damage left behind on Morse Avenue in Bartlett after storms moved through Wednesday evening.

Contractor fraud surging amid record storms — here’s what to watch out for

Just as suburbanites clean up after another round of powerful storms left behind downed trees and damaged homes, a national association is warning about surging instances of contractor fraud, particularly here in Illinois

Rashad Frazier, founder of gourmet adventure outfitter Camp Yoshi, says cooking at camp is much harder than when you’re comfortably home in your kitchen. Frazier suggests taking time well before a trip to plan meals and prep as many ingredients as will stay fresh in zip-top bags or containers.

Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

Getting outside generally improves mental and physical health. But too often, campers and hikers resort to the convenience of processed foods high in saturated fat, salt and sugar. Here’s how to rethink campsite cooking to eat healthy while acting healthy.

Owner Montana Bellagamba holds “City of Iron and Ivy” by local author Thomas Kent West, at Bell House Books, which is holding its grand opening Saturday within the Ice House Mall & Village Shops in Barrington.

‘One-woman show’: Barrington resident brings home-grown business to historic Ice House mall

Montana Bellagamba is bringing her passion for books to the town where she grew up, filling a need in her hometown.

Kids toss water balloons during a National Night Out gathering in Maine Township. Officials are holding a poster contest ahead of this year’s event.

Kids invited to enter National Night Out art contest

Maine Township is hosting a National Night Out poster contest for kids.