A challenge over who could take apart and reassemble a 9mm handgun the fastest ended with a 17-year-old Hampshire teen being shot to death by his 20-year-old friend.

School District U-46 is officially taking suggestions for the name of the new middle school being built in Elgin.

U.S. Army Cpl. Eriverto Ortiz, the Korean War veteran whose remains were reunited with his family in Elgin more than 70 years after his combat death, will receive an honorary street designation.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

Caden DuMelle, who already has two years of varsity experience, wants to carry the load as a senior for Jacobs.

Landon Arnold takes over at quarterback for Burlington Central, which recorded its first playoff win since 2006.

“Fair Maps Illinois” marks the third attempt since 2014 to reduce heavy partisan influence in how Illinois district boundaries are drawn following the once-per-decade census.

Politicians still have time to throw their hats into one of the rings, but here are the top candidates for several US House districts next year in Illinois.