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Storm survey teams head to Bartlett to gather tornado evidence

Storm survey teams head to Bartlett to gather tornado evidence

The National Weather Service is sending storm survey teams to investigate likely tornado damage in Bartlett as well as downstate LaSalle County and Northwest Indiana Friday.

 
River Corridor Foundation weighs $500,000 floating garden project for Fox River in St. Charles

River Corridor Foundation weighs $500,000 floating garden project for Fox River in St. Charles

The River Corridor Foundation in St. Charles is considering a floating garden project similar to Chicago's Wild Mile for the Fox River but faces concerns about maintenance, costs, and volunteer management.

 
Schmit: The 2025-26 IHSA school year, by the numbers

Schmit: The 2025-26 IHSA school year, by the numbers

From state titles to scholarship offers, the 2025-26 IHSA school year was filled with mind-boggling numbers.

 
‘Elgin is already an inclusive city’: City council gets update on proposed inclusivity and diversity ordinance

‘Elgin is already an inclusive city’: City council gets update on proposed inclusivity and diversity ordinance

Saying that 75% of what’s in a proposed inclusivity ordinance is already in practice, city staff updated the Elgin City Council Wednesday on progress toward a goal to improve access to city services for all residents, including members of the undocumented immigrant community.

 
Wheeling man convicted of running down former friend wins appeal, but could still lose in the end

Wheeling man convicted of running down former friend wins appeal, but could still lose in the end

A Wheeling man serving a 50-year prison sentence for running over and killing a former friend in 2020 won his appeal this week, but it may not be enough to get him a new trial.

 
Aurora man faces multiple drug, gun possession charges

Aurora man faces multiple drug, gun possession charges

An Aurora man is facing multiple felonies after authorities searched his home this week and found guns, drugs and drug distribution-related paraphernalia.

 
Hoffman Estates board won’t consider rezoning for potential data center Monday

Hoffman Estates board won’t consider rezoning for potential data center Monday

A proposed rezoning of the 186-acre Plum Farms property in Hoffman Estates that could pave the way for a data center development will not appear on the agenda of Monday’s village board meeting.

 
Pedaling literacy: Libraries hit the streets this summer with book bikes

Pedaling literacy: Libraries hit the streets this summer with book bikes

Several suburban public libraries are “book biking” — yes, actually pedaling while peddling literacy — via story times, book giveaways and fun activities outdoors thanks to specially customized trikes.

 

Lambs Farm artists welcome guests for summer sale June 25

LF Studios will host its inaugural summer sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 25, and Friday, June 26, at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville.

 
Army can wait: Neuqua Valley’s Rhattigan focused on making Bears roster

Army can wait: Neuqua Valley’s Rhattigan focused on making Bears roster

Linebacker Jon Rhattigan, a Naperville native from Neuqua Valley High School, is a five-year NFL veteran trying to make the Bears roster as a special teams ace.

 
Forest board expects no adverse impact from runway plan on Waukegan Savanna

Forest board expects no adverse impact from runway plan on Waukegan Savanna

Lake County forest commissioners approved a finding that a runway replacement project at Waukegan National Airport will not adversely affect the adjoining Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve.

 
School, library officials demand Cook County step up tax payments

School, library officials demand Cook County step up tax payments

School officials and library directors descended upon a Cook County Board committee Wednesday to express their frustration at the delay in receiving tax revenues.

 
Six displaced after fire destroys detached garage and damages home in Aurora

Six displaced after fire destroys detached garage and damages home in Aurora

A fire destroyed a detached garage in Aurora Tuesday and left the nearby home uninhabitable, displacing six residents.

 
Popular ice cream brand founded in Ohio coming to the suburbs

Popular ice cream brand founded in Ohio coming to the suburbs

A much-loved ice cream brand founded in Ohio is heading to the suburbs. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream parlors are slated for Algonquin, Elgin and Geneva/St. Charles, with the first location expected to open in late 2027.

 
Geneva man sentenced to life in prison for killing girlfriend and her son in 2024

Geneva man sentenced to life in prison for killing girlfriend and her son in 2024

A Geneva man has agreed to a life sentence in exchange for pleading guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the 2024 stabbing deaths of his girlfriend and her son, authorities announced Wednesday.

 

Lake County seeking residents to serve on ethics commission

Lake County is seeking residents to serve on the county's Independent Ethics Commission.

 

Wayne Historical Preservation Society receives grant for restoration work at Wayne Depot

The Wayne Historical Preservation Society has received a $2,600 Landmarks Illinois grant to help pay for the installation of an ADA-required chairlift at the Wayne Depot.

 

Get updates on Elgin road and infrastructure projects through city’s online hub

Elgin residents, businesses and commuters can now receive email updates on city-led road and infrastructure improvements through the city’s new online Construction Projects Hub.

 

Tickets on sale for Cocktails in the Park in Batavia

Tickets are on sale not for Cocktails in the Park, which returns for its 15th year in downtown Batavia on Saturday, July 25.

 
The 400 Club: Meet Illinois’ most dedicated rare bird chasers

The 400 Club: Meet Illinois’ most dedicated rare bird chasers

Meet Illinois’ most dedicated rare bird chasers, some of whom have seen 400 or more bird species in our state.

 

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