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‘Majority’ of 86 jobs said to be saved as St. Charles plastics plant is purchased by German firm

It’s not often workers’ jobs are saved once their company lists imminent layoffs on the WARN Act report. But when 86 workers were listed by Microplastics Inc. in St. Charles, a last-minute reprieve for “a majority” of them is exactly what happened.

By Joey Weslo●

St. Charles St. Patrick’s Day Parade accepting entries

The St. Charles Business Alliance is accepting entry forms for the 2026 St. Charles St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

By Kate Santillan●

Geneva residents invited to open houses on $59M public safety ballot request

Geneva residents interested in learning more about the city’s $59.4 million public safety referendum on the March 17 ballot are invited to attend a series of open houses in February.

By Brenda Schory●

Former Elgin cop gets 12 years for having hours of video depicting child sex abuse in Kirkland home

A former Elgin police officer was sentenced by a DeKalb County judge to 12 years in prison, more than two years after authorities searched his Kirkland home and found hours’ worth of video depicting child sexual abuse

By Kelsey Rettke●

Office building sells for $1.5M in East Dundee; $1.25M restaurant space for sale in West Dundee

Continuing the resurgence of East Dundee, an office building in the heart of the downtown just sold for $1.5 million. A restaurant space in nearby West Dundee is on the market.

By Joey Weslo●