Body matching description of missing McHenry man found in Fox River
A body matching the description of a McHenry man who was reported missing Monday night was found in the Fox River off a private pier Tuesday, the McHenry County sheriff's office said.
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Snowy commute this morning; body found in river
You could be in store for a slow commute this morning. Barrington student charged as adult over gun at school. Body matching description of missing McHenry man found in Fox River. State budget meeting...
View Article40% of ex-judges' pensions higher than old salaries
Thousands of former Illinois public employees get more each year in retirement benefits than they were paid when they were actually working -- especially former judges.
View ArticleMcHenry Co. State's Attorney Bianchi might drop re-election bid
Though he filed to run, McHenry County State's Attorney Lou Bianchi said Thursday he's reconsidering his re-election bid, citing personal and family concerns. Meanwhile, he said, he asked Assistant...
View Article4 people wrongly convicted share stories of survival at Kane County forum
Better police training, less immunity granted to witnesses, more prosecutor accountability and a larger pool of resources for the public defenders can help toward avoiding and preventing convictions of...
View ArticleRuling next month in Kane $1.35 million heroin bust
A judge will make a key ruling in early January on whether law enforcement officers followed proper procedure in the search that led to Kane County's largest heroin bust.
View ArticleTen stories you may have missed this weekend
Ten stories you may have missed this weekend
View ArticleDense fog advisory issued for the suburbs
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for the entire Chicago area.
View ArticleMcHenry County State's Attorney drops re-election bid
McHenry County State's Attorney Lou Bianchi announced Monday that he is not running for re-election.
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Students not prepared in Illinois
PARCC results: Most suburban students not ready for college. Texas man charged with threatening suburban attorney. Algonquin man severely injured in crash charged with DUI. No charges after Waukegan...
View ArticleKane County grocers fire back in lawsuits
A pair of Fox Valley grocery stores being sued by patrons who say they suffered injuries because of the stores' negligence are pushing back against the claims.
View ArticleMeet our teachers who shine
Meet some of our area teachers who excel at what the do in the classroom.
View ArticleIt's time to vote for the best holiday lights
It's time to pick the best holiday lights in the suburbs. You could win a Toro snowblower just for voting.
View ArticleApril trial set in 2012 Aurora University sex assault case
An April 4 jury trial is set for Corderro A. Pollard, one of three former Aurora University students accused of a sexual assault in August 2012. Pollard, 25, of Chicago, faces up to 15 years in prison...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Bears lose; Bartlett man dies in crash
Bartlett man killed after car hits tree in ElginA Bartlett man was killed yesterday in a single-vehicle crash in Elgin, police said. A preliminary investigation indicates that a 2010 Buick Enclave was...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Beach Park death, fight over gun
Beach Park woman dies in crash A Beach Park woman died yesterday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Wadsworth, police said. Teresita B. Mangaran, 66, was driving a 2006 Toyota Corolla westbound on...
View ArticleHuntley to continue bus service in 2016
Huntley village officials recently approved continuing the Dial-A-Ride bus service for all residents, primarily seniors and people with disabilities, next year.McHenry County's MCRide program serves...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: COD meeting; girl meets hockey heroes
3 COD trustees who boycotted last week now want special meetingThe three College of DuPage trustees who boycotted a board meeting last week to protest, among other things, lack of input in creating the...
View ArticleFox Valley's top stories of 2015
There were plenty of reasons 2015 was a memorable year for towns up and down the Fox Valley, from a major renovation kicking off at Spring Hill Mall to political battles in Kane County and a video of...
View ArticleLive Nativities show reason behind the season
While the holiday season can turn into a hectic glut of shopping, gifts and parties, living Nativities held in the suburbs have a way of taking Christians back to the humble beginnings of Christmas in...
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