Rick West
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Pedestrian struck and killed by freight train near ElginSep 17, 2024 4:31 pm - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train Tuesday near Elgin.
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Dining out: Oktoberfest fun, free food, a $13K martini and moreSep 17, 2024 1:11 pm - It’s mid-September, which of course means it’s Oktoberfest time. And for those of you who commute into Chicago, Grubhub is offering a free lunch on Tuesday, which will free up your budget a bit to grab a $13K martini after work at Adalina.
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Festival of Cultures brings world of fun to WheatonSep 15, 2024 4:56 pm - Music, art and food from around the world were highlighted Sunday during Wheaton’s Festival of Cultures at Memorial Park.
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Car show highlights final day of Heritage Fest in West DundeeSep 15, 2024 3:57 pm - Three days of Heritage Fest wrapped up Sunday in West Dundee.
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War of words between Kane County sheriff and Aurora mayor heats upSep 13, 2024 5:01 pm - Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain responded publicly on Friday to Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin's claim that Hain interfered in an Aurora investigation of an man who was shot to death by deputies in 2023.
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‘A member of our family’: Monument honoring fallen police dog Hudson unveiled in St. CharlesSep 13, 2024 4:56 pm - The Kane County sheriff’s department unveiled a monument Friday honoring Hudson, a police dog that was killed in the line of duty last year.
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Man gets 70 years for 2021 fatal stabbing of girlfriend in Villa ParkSep 12, 2024 9:22 pm - A former Villa Park man was sentenced Wednesday to 70 years in prison for stabbing his girlfriend to death in 2021.
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Celebrate Hispanic heritage Friday and Saturday at La Fiesta de ElginSep 12, 2024 4:15 pm - Elgin will celebrate Mexican Independence Day and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with La Fiesta de Elgin on Friday and Saturday.
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Suburbs gather to observe 23rd anniversary of Sept. 11 terrorist attacksSep 11, 2024 2:20 pm - Communities around the suburbs held events Wednesday to honor the the 2,977 people who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 and to reinforce the collective promise to never forget.
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Sweetchilango brings authentic Mexican flavors to WheatonSep 11, 2024 11:01 am - Sweetchilango in Wheaton is the first fast-casual concept from the Bien Trucha Group, but Chief Business Officer Julio Cano says you shouldn’t let the informal setting fool you into thinking this is fast food.