A state appeals court on Monday overturned the conviction and ordered a new trial for a downstate man found guilty of running down a police officer when an undercover drug operation in Carpentersville turned violent. Leamon R. Cavitt Jr., 51, of Eas...

A Carpentersville woman faces up to seven years in prison after admitting to biting and kicking police officers during arrests in late 2018 and July 2019. Lakendra A. Shelly, of the 0-99 block of Oakcrest Drive, pleaded guilty last week to two count...

Many people remember the 1960s as a decade of music festivals, protests and a youthful energy driving society towards something better. Part of that "better" meant ending hunger, which is why, in 1969, a group of teens in Bismarck, North Dakota drea...

Renz Addiction Counseling Center recognizes National Recovery Month each September. This year's theme is "Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger," emphasizing the importance of community-building and sharing resources with community ...

Shows, events Saturday, Sept. 21: Elmhurst Knights of Columbus fifth annual car show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Show in city of Elmhurst parking lot (behind Elmhurst KC Hall), 537 S. York St. All cars and trucks are welcome. Advance registration, $15; or p...

A 31-year-old Geneva woman faces prison after admitting to sexually assaulting and abusing two of her former students from Carpentersville Middle School. Lindsay P. Anderson, of the 900 block of Foxwood Drive, pleaded guilty late last week to one co...

Friends of the Fox River announce their first It's Our Fox River Day on Saturday, Sept. 21. The 30-year-old river advocacy organization is supporting local organizers to conduct river cleanups and celebrations, and coordinating the event along the e...