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2 teens injured in e-scooter crash in Lake in the Hills

A 17-year-old Lake in the Hills girl and a 19-year-old male from Carpentersville were injured – one severely – in an incident involving stand-up electric scooters Thursday evening, officials said.

Updated: Jul 18, 2025 at 09:44 PM

Making progress: Spring Hill Mall demolition ahead of schedule and sparking developers’ interest

Demolition work at the former Spring Hill Mall is moving faster than anticipated.

Updated: Jul 17, 2025 at 08:36 AM

Lake in the Hills man wants $3M tax evasion conviction sealed

A Lake in the Hills man who pleaded guilty in 2022 to defrauding the state out of more than $3 million in sales tax revenue from a group of Denny’s restaurants he owned is seeking to have his conviction sealed.

Updated: Jul 16, 2025 at 09:38 PM

Things to do July 18-24: Kane, Lake and DuPage County Fairs, Naper Nights, Sugar Grove Corn Boil and more

Mark your calendar for the Kane, Lake and DuPage County Fairs, Vernon Hills Days, Naper Nights, Lake Zurich Alpine Fest, Sugar Grove Corn Boil and more happening this week.

Updated: Jul 15, 2025 at 10:27 AM

Carpentersville honored for project to remove lead water lines

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.

Updated: Jul 14, 2025 at 11:17 AM

Carpentersville, Huntley, Palatine among school districts receiving grants for new electric buses

School districts in Cook, Kane, McHenry and other counties will receive grants totaling more than $13 million to pay for 46 new electric school buses, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday.

Updated: Jul 12, 2025 at 01:44 AM

These 16 Kane County ZIP codes are high-risk for lead exposure

The Illinois Department of Public Health has identified 16 ZIP codes in Kane County that are high-risk for lead exposure, according to a news release.

Updated: Jul 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM

Time for a change

Randall Road serves areas from North to South, Crystal Lake, Lake in the Hills, Algonquin, Carpentersville, West Dundee, Sleepy Hollow, Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora, and Aurora. The road is four lanes for most of its...

Updated: Jul 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM

Things to do July 11-17: Dog Days of Summer, McHenry Fiesta Days, Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days and more

Mark your calendar for Glendale Heights Fest, Libertyville Dog Days of Summer, Itasca Fest, McHenry Fiesta Days, Kane County Fair, Vernon Hills Days and more happening this week.

Updated: Jul 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM

Summer Fun Guide: July 1-15

Tuesday, July 1 Naper Settlement Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, July 1 through Sept. 23, on the museum grounds, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Offering an assortment of goods from mission-based, fair-trade or local vendors, from coffee ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2025 at 11:41 AM