Aimee Barrows

The Kane County Health Department distributed Narcan nasal spray at the Kane County Fair this summer, and plans to distribute the anti-opioid medication at more community events.

Velocis, a Dallas-based private equity real estate fund manager, has broken ground on Batavia Logistics Center, a 543,603-square-foot cross-dock warehouse located at Fabyan Parkway and Kirk Road.

Crashes involving bicyclists are on the rise throughout the state, an Illinois Department of Transportation spokesperson said.

The Kane County Major Crimes Task Force is looking to talk to anyone who witnessed the police-involved incident at Randall Road and Fabyan Parkway Wednesday around 3:15 p.m.

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain said the Wednesday afternoon incident began after deputies initiated a vehicle pursuit in South Elgin that ended near Randall and Fabyan.

The scene is secure and there is no active threat, according to the Aurora Police Department.

Amy Powers, a history professor at Waubonsee Community College, has designed an online course that will be used a model class for college instructors around the country.

Tara Ehrenberg switched from teaching general education students to students with multi-needs at Marklund Day School in Geneva several years ago. She's never looked back, and plans to work with this population throughout her career.

History professor Antonio Ramirez and his students created a Land Acknowledgment Statement last fall, which honors the indigenous people who once lived on the land where Elgin Community College is now located.

The fire has been extinguished, but classes are cancelled for the rest of the day as a precaution. No injuries were reported.

Nichole Techter's 11-year-old son, Frankie, is fighting an aggressive form of leukemia, and will need a stem cell transplant. The family is hoping to raise awareness about screening to become a bone marrow or stem cell donor.

Tuesday was the last day for counting provisional and vote-by-mail ballots.

One of the races for the two open spots on the St. Charles Library Board race remains too close to call, as does the race for St. Charles City Council Ward 2.

Frankie Techter, 11, is fighting leukemia and will need a stem cell transplant.

Polls are open until 7 p.m.