This is an open letter to the City of Elgin on ways to make the city a better and more attractive place to live: &bul; A dog park for each side of the river, sorely needed. &bul; As graffiti seems to be a growing problem, develop and implement new s...

Carpentersville police say they arrested a 23-year-old Elgin man during a traffic stop on charges he had cocaine and had plans to sell it. William M. Ingram, of the 0-99 block of Poplar Creek Drive, appeared in bond court Thursday facing felony char...

Healthy habits like offering students more fresh food options at lunch and adding another 30 minutes a week to physical education has earned a Community Unit District 300 school the highest honor in a national nutrition challenge. Golfview Elementa...

No one was hurt in a Thursday morning house fire in Streamwood that firefighters said was caused by a dryer. Firefighters received a call at 11:28 a.m. from a woman inside the single-story home on the 400 block of Holly Drive, the Streamwood Fire De...

ScholarBuys, a small business in Carpentersville, is an anomaly in today’s economy. Not only is it growing at a rapid pace, but the 4-year-old company is excelling in an area that has seen deep budget cuts and fewer resources: education. Through Sch...

Your consulting firm is looking for space. Perhaps you're ready to open that bakery. Maybe your distribution center needs wider access streets with better lighting. Talk to Ellen Divita. She's the economic development director for the City of...

Defense. Mixing in a variety of defenses and presses, St. Charles East held Dundee-Crown to 27 percent shooting and forced 19 Charger turnovers in posting a 45-34 nonconference boys basketball win in Carpentersville Tuesday night. "Our team defense ...

Defense. Mixing in a variety of defenses and presses, St. Charles East held Dundee-Crown to 27 percent shooting and forced 19 Charger turnovers in posting a 45-34 nonconference boys basketball win in Carpentersville Tuesday night. “Our team defense ...

Daily Herald report Liberty Tax Service’s “Mascots for Meals” food drive ends Saturday, Jan. 29. The next roadside party will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29. It will be a celebration of all food donations collected from the community. I...