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Coleadero, or steer tailing, is a Mexican-style rodeo event where a horseback rider chases a running steer, grabs onto its tail, and wraps the tail around the rider’s leg to slam the animal to the ground.

ComEd reported that more than 33,400 customers were without power by 12:30 p.m. on Friday as northern Illinois is under a high wind warning.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recognized these leaders in their fields for their accomplishments and service to community.

A Kane County judge told David Hanson, the Batavia chiropractor accused of secretly filming patients, including minors, that his sentence could be hundreds of years in prison if he's found guilty on the current charges.

A retest of water from a well serving Elburn showed no detectable levels of PFAS compounds, the village announced.

Editor’s note: Today marks the second installment of a two-day series about the growing number of women charged with domestic assault.

A 21-year-old woman was killed when police said a semi truck read-ended her vehicle on I-90 near Huntley. The truck driver has been cited and an investigation continues, authorities said.
Every March brings a little madness. As the Kaneland Knights boys basketball team looks to cap an undefeated season at state finals, district officials announced all classes are canceled on Friday.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Kane County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.


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