Lauren Rohr
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Elgin woman opening Pinot's Palette franchise in St. CharlesSep 28, 2019 1:00 am - Intimidated didn't begin to describe how Amy Kumler felt the first time a friend asked her to try a paint-and-sip class. An analytical-minded business professional, the ...
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Batavia man accused of uploading child pornographySep 26, 2019 1:00 am - A 23-year-old Batavia man is facing felony charges after uploading child pornography to an internet cloud service, authorities said. Corey J. McDonald, of the 1200 block...
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9 frightfully fun festivities to get you in the Halloween spiritSep 25, 2019 11:00 pm - Ghosts and ghouls will come to life in Gurnee and Naperville. Digital technology will lead participants on a festive scavenger hunt in Palatine. A new Halloween experien...
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Two women out of hospital after being struck with hammer on Crystal Lake trailSep 25, 2019 1:00 am - McHenry County Conservation District police are encouraging residents to be "aware of their surroundings" after a man hit two women with a hammer Tuesday evening on a Cr...
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West Dundee adopts 3% marijuana tax, leans toward allowing retail salesSep 24, 2019 1:00 am - The debate over whether to permit or ban recreational marijuana sales has entered West Dundee, where most trustees this week said they support "opting in" when a new sta...
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'This is where my heart is': St. Charles fire chief to retireSep 23, 2019 5:30 am - Chief Joe Schelstreet's earliest memories of the St. Charles Fire Department date back decades before he started his career. A fourth-generation St. Charles resident, he...
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79-year-old Geneva man has run 544 marathons. His favorite? 'The last one I finished.'Sep 20, 2019 1:00 am - Behind a door labeled “Rex Collection,” a cozy office in Bill Rex's Geneva home is adorned with mementos of his accomplishments. Desk drawers are overflowing with medals...
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What drives Fox Valley marathoners?Sep 20, 2019 1:00 am - On Sunday morning, roughly 3,000 runners will take off in downtown St. Charles for the 10th annual Fox Valley Marathon, Half Marathon and Final Fall 20. Months of traini...
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Algonquin 'Pasta with a Purpose' fundraiser to benefit restaurant employee's familySep 20, 2019 1:00 am - Stress, chaos and uncertainty have overtaken Gilberts resident April Taylor's life since her husband was admitted to the hospital July 31. First, Greg Taylor's small bow...
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'Think like a runner': Fox Valley Marathon organizers plan for 10th annual eventSep 20, 2019 1:00 am - "Think like a runner." The mindset St. Charles residents Dave Sheble and Craig Bixler adopted while organizing their first hometown marathon in 2010 is the same mantra t...