As we close out 2024 and look forward to 2025, we remember those we've lost this year in the suburbs. Educators, public servants, business leaders and philanthropists were among them, all leaving indelible marks through their accomplishments and dedication.

Thinking of giving gift cards for presents this year? Buyer beware. A trending scam known as “card draining” is making some cards worthless before you even have a chance to put a bow on them.

The Elgin City Council approved a plan to offer residents of “Tent City,” a roughly 8-acre homeless encampment on the west bank of the Fox River, rooms at the Lexington Inn & Suites for four months while the site is cleared and remediated.

The woman who died after being hit by a car while crossing a street last week in Elgin has been identified.

The Wheeling Police Department’s newest service dog is on the scene.

No injuries were reported after fire broke out Sunday night inside a detached garage in Bartlett, authorities said Monday.

A St. Charles man has pleaded guilty to grooming and soliciting sex from a 13-year-old boy. He could be sentenced to prison and must register as a sex offender.

Two people were killed in a crash Sunday night in Wayne. The Kane County Coroner’s Office identified them Friday as Felix Mendoza-Urbieta, 45, of Elgin, and his wife, Noemi Apolinar-Huerta, 44.

Showing off your holiday spirit with lights is great. Just keep it off the roadways. Putting lights on your vehicle is a violation of state law and could get you a ticket.