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‘What a disgrace it was’. Residents criticize Downers Grove Village Council for behavior at previous meeting

‘What a disgrace it was’. Residents criticize Downers Grove Village Council for behavior at previous meeting

A group of Downers Grove residents used Tuesday's Village Council meeting to chastise commissioners for their behavior at the May 20 meeting when they rejected Mayor Bob Barnett's nomination of Commissioner Martin Tully as mayor pro tem

By Bob Rakow●
June 08, 2025 at 8:23 pm CDT

Hebron, local church recognize Pride Month

Hebron, local church recognize Pride Month

Hebron's United Methodist Church held its fifth annual Pride Sunday event, joining the Village in recognizing the Pride Month

By Janelle Walker●
June 08, 2025 at 7:16 pm CDT

Carle Health’s Dr. Mario Cote shares knowledge with Pink Ribbon Club

Carle Health’s Dr. Mario Cote shares knowledge with Pink Ribbon Club

Mario Cotea specialist in geriatric and internal Medicine with Carle Health, was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Pink Ribbon Club of the Illinois Valley, a local cancer support group.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
June 08, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT

Former Algonquin school employee pleads guilty to possession of images of child sex abuse

Former Algonquin school employee pleads guilty to possession of images of child sex abuse

Donald J. Peters, 36, of Cary, who worked at Westfield Community School in Algonquin, pleaded guilty Friday to possession of images of child sex abuse and was sentenced to seven years in prison. (Inset photo provided by Algonquin Police Department)

By Amanda Marrazzo●
June 08, 2025 at 2:26 pm CDT

Tree topples in Huntley; road closed, 32 customers without power

Tree topples in Huntley; road closed, 32 customers without power

Some Huntley ComEd customers were without power Sunday after a tree crashed down at Church and Second streets

By Janelle Walker●
June 08, 2025 at 1:04 pm CDT

District 300, union OK 3-year teacher contract with 3% raises yearly

District 300, union OK 3-year teacher contract with 3% raises yearly

Algonquin-based Community School District 300 board has approved a new three-year contract with the district’s teacher union.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 08, 2025 at 12:46 pm CDT

McHenry County gets $148,000 grant for domestic violence prosecution

McHenry County gets $148,000 grant for domestic violence prosecution

The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office received a grant to help the office prosecute domestic violence cases.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 08, 2025 at 11:21 am CDT

Starved Rock Foundation breaks record, raises $15K during calendar fundraiser

Starved Rock Foundation breaks record, raises $15K during calendar fundraiser

The 2025 calendar was built entirely from the community: more than 450 photographs were submitted by visitors and local photographers, and the final calendar featured a curated selection highlighting the parks’ year-round beauty and key events.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
June 08, 2025 at 11:00 am CDT

Suburban drug overdose deaths show sharp decline, but will it last?

Suburban drug overdose deaths show sharp decline, but will it last?

Drug overdose deaths in the Chicago area mirror a statewide and national trend showing a sharp decline from 2023 to 2024.

By Jake Griffin Daily Herald Media Group and Steve Zalusky - Daily Herald Media Group●
June 08, 2025 at 10:44 am CDT

New Italian steakhouse coming to downtown DeKalb

New Italian steakhouse coming to downtown DeKalb

A new Italian steakhouse is coming to downtown DeKalb.

By Megann Horstead●
June 08, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Footsteps of flame: Bristol Kendall Fire honors life and legacy of Assistant Chief Fairfield

Footsteps of flame: Bristol Kendall Fire honors life and legacy of Assistant Chief Fairfield

Assembled Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District crews who trained under Assistant Chief Fairfield and the younger crew members who would continue feeling his presence on the training grounds, applauded the plaque inscribed, “Timothy Fairfield Memorial Training Center.”

By Joey Weslo●
June 08, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Canal Corridor Association offers self-guided tour of historic farms along I&M Canal

Canal Corridor Association offers self-guided tour of historic farms along I&M Canal

The I&M Canal National Heritage Area promotes the economic development, culture, heritage and stories of the region and communities that owe their growth to the canal.

By Maribeth M. Wilson●
June 08, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

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Former Algonquin school employee pleads guilty to possession of images of child sex abuse


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Tree topples in Huntley; road closed, 32 customers without power


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