Articles filed under Counties
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Send Your Photos! Help Capture Lake County's Story for America 250Apr 20, 2026 2:16 pm - As part of America 250 in Lake County, residents are invited to help tell the county’s story through photos, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and the history that defines Lake County.
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Drilling down: A look at road construction in your neighborhoodApr 19, 2026 8:45 pm - Driving in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry or Will counties? We pinpoint the local traffic hot spots this construction season.
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DuPage County forced to pay election-related bill after vendor sought paymentApr 17, 2026 5:33 pm - DuPage County Board members this week approved a $629,068 expenditure after learning the bill had been sent to the county clerk’s office months earlier.
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Giving DuPage Days fundraiser returns to help nonprofitsApr 17, 2026 3:34 pm - Giving DuPage will host its 7th annual Giving DuPage Days community fundraiser benefiting local nonprofits through May 1.
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Bigger not always better: North Chicago among best small cities to start a business, analysis showsApr 17, 2026 2:20 pm - North Chicago ranked first in Illinois and 56th in the U.S. among the “Best Small Cities to Start a Business,” according to information released by the personal finance company WalletHub.
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DuPage Democrats reelect party chairApr 16, 2026 5:56 pm - DuPage County Democrats have re-elected Reid McCollum to head the local party organization for another two years.
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Did SAFE-T Act loophole contribute to DuPage County slaying? Top prosecutor thinks soApr 16, 2026 3:52 pm - Did a loophole in the law that eliminated cash bail in Illinois contribute to the slaying of a suburban a woman whose husband stands accused of her murder? DuPage County’s top prosecutor thinks so. Here’s why.
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Will get worse before it gets better: Flood warning for Fox River from Johnsburg to St. CharlesApr 16, 2026 1:04 pm - The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning until further notice for the Fox River, stretching from Johnsburg to Red Gate Road in St. Charles.
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Kane County drivers warned: Put the phone away — or payApr 16, 2026 12:50 pm - The Kane County Sheriff’s Office announced it is partnering with state police and local law enforcement during April’s designation as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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Volo Museum’s Titanic exhibit floods on anniversary of ship’s sinkingApr 16, 2026 9:57 am - On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, waters also troubled the Volo Museum, as its Titanic exhibit was flooded after Tuesday night’s storms.