‘They are offended when people ask for favors. Hello?’: Jurors in Madigan trial hear wiretap about pressure in political hires
Jurors in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan on Thursday heard a wiretapped phone call where the ...
Incumbents do well in election races for Kane County Board
Incumbents appear to have done very well in the contests for Kane County Board seats in Tuesday’s general election.
Elgin News Digest: ESO and EYSO concerts this weekend at Hemmens, ECC; ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ being staged at ECC
Elgin Community College will host “Thanks for the Memories: A USO Tribute” at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Blizzard Theater, Building H, 1700 Spartan Drive. The show pays tribute to entertainers who sang ...
Proposed Elgin 2025 budget includes money for a new ambulance, firefighters and capital improvement projects
Elgin Fire Department’s request to buy a sixth ambulance and hire nine additional firefighters to staff it is one of several ...
Portage teachers to get $1,750 raises under proposed budget; board voting Monday
The Portage Township School Board is set to vote Monday on $1,750 raises for teachers. The new salary range, retroactive to ...
Dilapidated, vacant gas station from the ’50s in Elgin to be bulldozed for new station
A vacant 1950s-era gas station on North Liberty Street in Elgin is set for demolition to make way for a new gas station and convenience store.
College baseball recruit Zane Pollack solidifies Burlington Central backfield in return to football. ‘So surreal.’
Zane Pollack, a college baseball recruit, has run for 612 yards and three TDs as a senior in his first year of varsity ...
Best glass containers with lids for easy food storage
Glass containers with lids are much safer for storing leftovers. Plastic can include harmful and toxic chemicals that might transfer to the food you consume.
Residents vote in races for Kendall County Board, offices
Voters in Kendall County Tuesday cast ballots in several races for county offices and the Kendall County Board.
Steve Millar’s 5 high school football games to watch in the Southland and second-round playoff predictions
Lincoln-Way East, St. Laurence, Loyola and Mount Carmel are picks to click for second round of the state playoffs.
50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on Russia
Around 50 European leaders on Thursday called for a stronger defense posture across the continent that no longer necessitates a fundamental dependence on Washington as they gave a guarded welcome ...
Man fatally wounded during argument Wednesday night in Englewood
A 36-year-old man was fatally wounded Wednesday night during an argument on the South Side in the Englewood neighborhood, Chicago police said. About 9:20 p.m., the victim was involved in an ...