Addison

Former state Senate President James Peyton “Pate” Philip Jr., a powerful suburban Republican, died on Tuesday.

A convicted felon suspected in two DuPage County bank robberies faces numerous charges

Donald Trump Jr. at a McHenry County GOP PAC event in Addison told the crowd of supporters he "didn't realize there were this many sane people in Illinois."

Reported book challenges to public libraries in Illinois more than doubled – 21 to 54 – from 2021 to 2022, according to the American Library Association. There have been 44 challenges so far this year, putting the state on pace to top last year’s number.

A Back to School Resource Fair for students in kindergarten through eighth-grade will be held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza.

Bond was set Thursday at $500,000 for an Addison man accused of setting fire to an acquaintance’s car that was parked just feet from an occupied apartment building, authorities said.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that residents and businesses impacted by the March 31 tornado and storms are eligible for low-interest loans to assist with recovery efforts.

An Elmhurst University program that encourages underserved and uncertain students to embrace the idea of attending college has been awarded a highly competitive National Endowment for the Humanities grant worth $59,400.

The school cut the ribbon on its new E-celerator Innovation Space, and applauded two students whose idea took first prize in the competitive Big Idea startup pitch contest.

An idea for “singing” clothing earned sophomore Venezia Munoz the contest's $1,500 first prize.

Marijuana dispensary EarthMed is set to open dispensary by late summer at what is currently a Panera Bread, 1711 N. Richmond Road, McHenry.