Kane County • Someone painted graffiti on a ComEd utility box in a yard in the 18N800 block of Aztec Lane, Huntley, it was reported at 3:35 p.m. Sunday, police said. • Victor M. Arias has been charged with possession of a controlled substance (more ...

Commencement exercises for Elgin Community College's fall 2009 candidates for graduation will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 in the Spartan Events Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. The ceremony will open with a welcome to graduates, their famili...

Looming budget shortfalls and imminent cuts have forced Carpentersville to withdraw its support of the Dundee Township Park District's pre-Fourth of July fireworks show. Trustees voted 5-0 Tuesday night denying a park district request for a $7,500 ...

Algonquin's Winter Wonderland: You are invited to party with Santa Claus and his elves from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, in the gym at Algonquin Middle School. There will be games, you can listen to carolers, make gifts and bring your Santa le...

Kane County is ready for local governments and businesses to line up for their share of $42 million of bonds made available through the federal stimulus that local officials hope will spur local economic growth. County officials said Tuesday they'll...

If you are looking for ways to help a family in need this holiday season, there are several places taking donations of new and gently worn winter wear for adults, children and infants. The Dundee Township Public Library is accepting new mittens and ...

Local nurseries, a big box store and even a resident have embraced the season of giving and offered to replace a spruce tree stolen from Carpenter Park in Carpentersville about two weeks ago. Platt Hill Nursery and Home Depot in Carpentersville, Wi...

A federal program designed to kick start the economy may provide the funding the Dundee Township Park District needs to move ahead on a recreation center on the west side of the township. The park district is exploring the use of Build America bond...