An annual food pantry scavenger hunt in Palatine will travel through a record 95-block radius on its 10th anniversary next week, representing a ninefold increase since the inaugural effort to benefit those less fortunate. Volunteers this week will d...

Learning to ride a bicycle is a key childhood milestone. Yet, for some suburban children, the privilege of owning one is beyond their reach. That's where Justin Lorenz hopes he can make a difference within the communities of his native Dundee Townsh...

The Fourth of July is still days away, but fireworks options start Saturday. Here's a town-by-town breakdown, with full festival and concert details on Page X. Displays are free unless otherwise noted. Antioch: 9:15 p.m. Thursday, July 4, on Main St...

Join the Dundee Township Park District at Lions Park in East Dundee for free family fun. Families are invited to attend the Family Nights at the Park on Tuesday, June 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Lions Park, 570 Penny Road in East Dundee. This free ou...

A 37-year-old Carpentersville man was convicted this week of sexually assaulting a child in 2005. Kane County Judge D.J. Tegeler convicted Jesus Bermudez of predatory criminal sexual assault on Wednesday after a bench trial. Prosecutors from the Ka...

This weekend Friday Funday: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, June 14, at Vogelei Park, 650 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Bring a picnic, play on the playground or splash on the spray pad. Magician Steve Belliveau will perform. Free. heparks.org. Life on th...

A Carpentersville man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder of the owner of a company he worked for, authorities said. Juan J. Rivera, 35, worked for the victim's roofing business, according to a news release issued Wednesday by the Ka...

A 21-year-old Carpentersville man is being held on gun charges after his arrest in Elgin, police said. About 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, officers from the Gang Crimes Unit and the Unit for Special Assignment made contact with Marcelo Villagomez Jr., of the...

A lot has changed since Kevin Rehberg first was appointed to the Carpentersville village board about seven years ago. The village's east side has seen significant growth with the addition of Walmart and other new businesses. Carpenter Park and its c...

Many people don't know their immunization status. The Kane County Health Department recommends that residents contact their primary care physician for a copy of their record to make sure they are up-to-date. Vaccines help prevent infectious disea...