A Downers Grove man known for saving beloved theaters across the suburbs died Wednesday at the age of 86. Willis Johnson, a co-founder of the Classic Cinemas theater chain, got his "accidental" start in the business in 1978 when he took over the ico...

John-Paul Schilling is out as Carpentersville fire chief, officials announced on Wednesday. According to a brief statement, Schilling resigned. He was hired as fire chief in June 2016. "The village thanks him for his service and wishes him the best ...

A New York woman is being held in the Kane County jail on 14 felony charges of identify theft and forgery. Dayna L. Garrett, 56, of the 20 block of Jefferson Avenue in St. James, New York, was charged Aug. 2 and 3 in two complaints. Authorities alle...

Hampshire Coon Creek Country Days returns Aug. 10-13 with four days of nightly entertainment, a craft show, carnival for all ages, local food vendors, sweet corn, and a beer garden, as well as fireworks on Saturday night. Festival hours are: 6 to 10...

Several Elgin-area barbershops again are partnering with the Boys and Girls Club of Elgin to offer free back-to-school haircuts for students in need. Haircuts and hairdos will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (2 p.m. for the last walk-in) Sunday at...

A new use for mall parking lot The parking lot outside the shuttered Carson Pirie Scott store at Spring Hill Mall will soon transform into an outdoor entertainment area. Carpentersville trustees on Tuesday approved a liquor license for Containe...