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...

Elgin • Two teenagers - one carrying a gun - tried to rob a man at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday in the 500 block of Dundee Avenue, but then ran away after the man pulled out a cell phone and threatened to call police. Police said the man holding the gun was we...

Students from Neubert Elementary School in Algonquin will put on "A Christmas Carol" at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Carpentersville Middle School auditorium, 100 Cleveland Ave. The fourth- and fifth-graders enrolled in...