Articles filed under Counties
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New businesses, fond farewells and historic preservation: A look back at the top stories of 2025 in Talk of the TownDec 29, 2025 9:57 am - New businesses and developments, historic preservation, museums and a fairy garden were among the top stories in Dave Heun’s Talk of the Town column in 2025.
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Kane County’s top prosecutor Mosser seeks judicial seatDec 28, 2025 3:43 pm - Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser is among 10 lawyers and a judge who applied to replace Judge Kevin Busch when he retires Jan. 29. Mosser, a Democrat from St. Ch...
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Man charged in Christmas Eve stabbing at hotel in Burr RidgeDec 27, 2025 4:58 pm - A Missouri man is accused of stabbing another man in a Burr Ridge hotel on Christmas Eve, authorities said Saturday.
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As home prices soar in the suburbs, communities struggle to meet affordable housing goalsDec 27, 2025 10:45 am - Several of our suburbs are failing to meet state law requirements for affordable housing. Others aren’t even filing the paperwork.
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Man charged with firing gun near bar in Beach ParkDec 27, 2025 10:10 am - A 22-year-old North Chicago man is accused of firing a gun into the air several times early Saturday.
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Two facing felony theft chargesDec 26, 2025 3:39 pm - DuPage County court records indicate two people were charged with felony-level thievery on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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The ‘best birds’ of 2025: Snowy Owl, Mountain Bluebird and more arrived this yearDec 26, 2025 2:00 am - As 2025 comes to a close, “Words on Birds” columnist Jeff Reiter takes a look back at the year in birding.
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McHenry County conservation district acquires woodlands with area’s oldest treesDec 25, 2025 9:09 am - Woodlands in northwestern McHenry County, spanning 55 acres and containing trees believed to be up to 400 years old, are now permanently protected under the McHenry County Conservation District.
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Tick-borne diseases and preventive measures topic of virtual presentationDec 25, 2025 9:04 am - Tick-borne diseases and preventive measures will be the topic of the January virtual meeting of Wild Ones Lake to Prairie Chapter from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6. The ev...
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Kane County Health Department, staffer honoredDec 25, 2025 8:46 am - The Kane County Health Department was named Organization of the Year, and KCHD substance use prevention specialist Sharon Cabrera was honored with the Community Leader Award by the Kane County Recovery-Oriented System of Care at the annual DuPage and Kane County ROSC Awards.