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Why Gilded Age tycoon will be honored with sculpture in St. Charles

Why Gilded Age tycoon will be honored with sculpture in St. Charles

Former St. Charles resident Archie Bentz was behind the push to commission a sculpture to honor baron John Warne “Bet-A-Million” Gates, whose fortune was inherited by Dellora A. Norris.

 
‘NATO propaganda’: Dodik denies genocide, accepts award during World Leaders Forum at Judson University

‘NATO propaganda’: Dodik denies genocide, accepts award during World Leaders Forum at Judson University

Calling what was classified as a genocide perpetrated by his fellow ethnic Serbs “NATO propaganda,” Milorad Dodik accepted the first “Leadership and Standing Up for Democracy Award” during the 2026 World Leaders Forum at Judson University in Elgin.

 
Softball: Fremd’s Kanupke carries on family tradition, throws gem to beat Prospect

Softball: Fremd’s Kanupke carries on family tradition, throws gem to beat Prospect

Karen Stewart Kanupke had one of the strongest arms the Mid-Suburban League has seen when she played shortstop for Hersey High School in the 1990s. Her daughter's arm isn...

 
Softball: Barrington scores early, handles Hersey for 24th straight win

Softball: Barrington scores early, handles Hersey for 24th straight win

Barrington just can’t seem to lose. Bolstered by a 5-run first inning, the Broncos (24-0, 8-0) secured a 13-2 run-rule victory over Hersey (7-9, 2-5) on the road amid glo...

 
Federal agents won’t be prosecuted over pepper-spraying protesters in Elgin

Federal agents won’t be prosecuted over pepper-spraying protesters in Elgin

Federal agents who fired pepper balls and deployed chemical agents against citizens protesting an immigration arrest late last year in Elgin will not be criminally prosecuted.

 
Local NFL draft picks savor a special moment

Local NFL draft picks savor a special moment

Schmit: Before the real work begins, our local alums selected last week in the NFL draft are enjoying a brief window of celebration.

 
Kane County coroner identifies man who died from gunshot wounds in Batavia

Kane County coroner identifies man who died from gunshot wounds in Batavia

The Kane County coroner has identified a man who died Saturday in Batavia as 29-year-old Darioun C. Smith.

 
Illinois retailers celebrate early successes of state-funded apprenticeship program

Illinois retailers celebrate early successes of state-funded apprenticeship program

A first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program in Illinois launched by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association provides online college coursework and real-life experience. The program, announced earlier this year, provides management training and experience, usually for employees already working for a company. Employers who enroll current or future employees in the program can receive up to $5,000 in tax credits per apprentice.

 
Kane County revamping property tax bill look

Kane County revamping property tax bill look

The Kane County treasurer is revamping the look of property tax bills, including adding contact info for elected officials so taxpayers can reach out with their questions and complaints.

 
Two juveniles charged with firing guns in Elgin

Two juveniles charged with firing guns in Elgin

Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a report of gunfire early Sunday morning in Elgin.

 
$15 million center for ‘complex’ GI care opens at Central DuPage Hospital

$15 million center for ‘complex’ GI care opens at Central DuPage Hospital

A $15 million advanced endoscopy center has opened at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. Nationwide, there are only a handful of standalone centers like it.

 
Man convicted in DUI crash that killed 2 in 2005 pleads guilty in new drunk-driving collision near McHenry

Man convicted in DUI crash that killed 2 in 2005 pleads guilty in new drunk-driving collision near McHenry

A man convicted in a drunk-driving crash that killed two people on New Year’s Day 2005 has pleaded guilty to driving drunk last November when, authorities said, he caused a crash near McHenry.

 
Fox River flooding: Pop-up resource fairs for affected residents planned in McHenry, Lake counties

Fox River flooding: Pop-up resource fairs for affected residents planned in McHenry, Lake counties

Resource fairs for those affected by flooding will be held in Lake and McHenry counties Friday and Saturday to connect people with resources to assist in their recovery, officials announced.

 
Federal prosecutors to drop conspiracy charge against remaining 'Broadview Six' ICE protesters

Federal prosecutors to drop conspiracy charge against remaining 'Broadview Six' ICE protesters

Federal prosecutors in Chicago say they will dismiss the controversial conspiracy charge against the remaining four members of the so-called “Broadview Six,” with plans to revise the case.

 
Baseball: De Loach deals as Crystal Lake South blanks Hampshire

Baseball: De Loach deals as Crystal Lake South blanks Hampshire

Devin De Loach, Crystal Lake South’s big lefty, has hadn’t ample big efforts on the mound this season for his liking. “Not up to my par,” he said. Wednesday, the bespecta...

 
Softball: Miller takes control in circle, helps Glenbard North hold onto early lead vs. St. Charles East

Softball: Miller takes control in circle, helps Glenbard North hold onto early lead vs. St. Charles East

Avery Miller wanted to make sure that her outing went a little different than last time. After the Glenbard North ace let up eight runs in her first game against St. Char...

 
Baseball: Park pitches Wheaton Academy past Aurora Christian as Warriors stay perfect in Chicagoland Christian

Baseball: Park pitches Wheaton Academy past Aurora Christian as Warriors stay perfect in Chicagoland Christian

Lincoln Park was a rock star on the mound Wednesday evening. Not to be confused with the rock band Linkin Park, the Wheaton Academy senior put on a show as the Warriors h...

 
Illinois-bound Warren star Stewart acknowledged by National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Illinois-bound Warren star Stewart acknowledged by National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Wrestling honors find both Warren senior Aaron Stewart and Schaumburg girls coach Matt Gruszka.

 
U-46 gearing up for construction of new elementary school in Elgin

U-46 gearing up for construction of new elementary school in Elgin

Elgin Area School District U-46 is one step closer to starting construction work on a new elementary school in Elgin.

 
Geneva man’s 1,500 fountain pens leads to Chicago Pen Show

Geneva man’s 1,500 fountain pens leads to Chicago Pen Show

Yes, there is such a thing as the Chicago Pen Show, where fountain pen aficionados like Paul Conterato of Geneva meet hundreds of other pen enthusiasts and showcase collections.

 

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