Community Unit District 300 is considering borrowing more than $31 million for additions at four schools, other repairs and rehabilitation projects. The Algonquin-based district is applying for the ability to issue debt through the state's Qualified...

After years of decline following the Great Recession, local government staffing is starting to rise again. According to a Daily Herald analysis of 61 suburbs, 31 of them added the equivalent of 139 full-time jobs during the fiscal year that ended Ap...

George Arsoniadis' vision for his new West Dundee cafe contrasts the Prohibition-themed Bootleggers Kitchen and Pub that occupied the building at 629 S. Eighth St. the past year. Decorated in dark colors to mimic a 1920s vibe, the building will be t...

Morton, Illinois ranks #1, East St. Louis is dead last and many suburbs made the top 25, in Wallet Hub's annual rankings of best Illinois towns in which to raise a family. Released Wednesday, and available at wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-...

A 44-year-old Carpentersville man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to his seventh DUI arrest, along with a drug possession charge while he was free on bail. Eduardo Calleros, of the 0-99 block of Thrush Road, pleaded...

The father of a Carpentersville woman seeking a new trial in the death of a 16-month-old child said he is confident his daughter will eventually be found innocent and freed from prison. Paul Calusinski was in court Friday as defense attorneys for Me...

Between his love of dogs and his interest in the narcotics aspect of law enforcement, Carpentersville Police Officer Jason Caudle felt drawn to his new position as K-9 handler for the department's new police dog. In addition to his regular officer d...

Meet local author Sarah Natale from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Randall Oaks Library, 500 N. Randall Road in West Dundee. This 19-year-old Drake University student is currently pursuing a double major in creative writing and public relat...