A Crystal Lake man with two pending cases from 2021, alleging he solicited and possessed images of child sex abuse, has been detained again on new, similar charges.

This year features recalibrated benchmarks by the Illinois State Board of Education for the 2024-25 school year.

Restaurant will replace MyGrain Brewery, plans to reopen brewhouse.

Realigning the boundaries for each school is part of a phased approach the district is taking when it comes to student assignment and enrollment growth.

A proposed mixed-use development that would have created dozens of new residential units and retail space in north Sycamore has failed to advance to the next phase of planning.

Will County sheriff’s deputies responding to a structure fire on March 23 had discovered two emaciated horses on a Peotone Township property.

Ogle County 4-Hers were recognized for excellence in 4-H project work at the recent county 4-H Achievement Celebration.

At its monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, the Creston Village Board of Trustees discussed the potential purchase and placement of a digital sign somewhere within Creston in the future.

The four-building, four-story downtown St. Charles development has gone through several public meetings, highlighting some concerns multiple aldermen and community members share. Chief among those concerns was affordability of the units.

The Birdies Fore Boobies Committee proudly presented a donation to Hope Cancer Wellness Center to support breast cancer patients and other individuals served by the center.

A man was taken into custody outside the McHenry County courthouse Wednesday by agents wearing masks and Homeland Security vests who witnesses said smashed the window of his car before detaining him.

A man has admitted to threatening children who were riding bikes at Crystal Lake South High School and telling them that he was going to shoot them.

A ribboncutting ceremony was held Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, for the new location of Essential Infusions Plus at 310 N. Main St. in Rochelle.

The owner of Kankakee's latest restaurant addition, the New York City Deli, is targeting an April opening, however, much site work will first be in order.

Four local students are among University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2025-26 academic year.

"Remembering our Veterans" will officially open to the public Thursday and will continue through Saturday, Nov. 29.

The Ottawa City Council approved three infrastructure projects to upgrade the city’s water and sewer systems during their regular meeting on Tuesday night.

A Steward man has been identified as the victim of a Monday farm equipment and field fire in rural Steward and Lee County

The official estimate for St. Charles’ 2025 tax levy was passed by city council on Nov. 3. Here’e a look at how it will hit your pocketbooks and help fund the city.

Prospective students are invited to attend KCC Day at Kankakee Community College on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

A new historical marker designated by the National Parks Service, stands testament to the courage and moral conviction the early Congregational and Baptist Church members in Kendall County displayed repudiating slavery.

McHenry city officials say taking advantage of new property growth could allow them to raise their property tax levy while the average homeowner's portion to the city goes down.

Ottawa City Hall had a few new faces in the council’s seats on Tuesday night as members of the Kiwanis Kids Club took over the roles of city officials during the Ottawa City Council’s regular meeting.

Illinois State Police responded to a report of a hazardous materials spill on the eastbound lanes of I-80, west of Gougar Road. No injuries reported.

Drop-off boxes will be available starting Nov. 17, 2025, at the following fire departments: Rochelle, Byron, Stillman Valley and Mt. Morris. They will be located at the village halls in Polo, Forreston, and Davis Junction and Creston.

The 2025 Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Ave. in Morrison.

Bourbonnais board adopts ordinance to purchase 2.19 acres of land from Olivet Nazarene University during Monday's meeting.

The Prophetstown-Lyndon Food Pantry is open from 9-11 a.m. every Tuesday at the American Legion Hall at 215 Washington St., Prophetstown.

The inaugural Ogle County K-9 Fund Bark and Whine Ball was held Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at the River’s Edge Experience in Oregon and raised $34,000 for the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, Deputy Ali VanVickle said.

The new Crisis Recovery Center in DuPage County has gotten off to a strong start after opening in nearly two months ago

An IDOT worker told a Shannon woman who admitted to hitting him with her car on a Marengo roadway that although his “life has changed forever,” he forgives her.

New Directions Addiction Recovery Services, a Woodstock nonprofit, is building "three-quarter" sober living apartments for those past the initial stages of recovery.

At the Nov. 4 Oswego Village Board meeting, Village President Ryan Kauffman read a proclamation commending the efforts of Sergio Uribe Jr. and Ana Uribe.

Manteno could soon collect short-term rental tax of 5% as it already does on its two hotels.

The Joliet City Council will vote on the levy in December on a proposed $54.5 million property tax levy.

For the past 70 years, the Mt. Morris Goodfellows have provided food assistance and fruit baskets to residents in Mt. Morris, thanks to the financial support of the community.

The American Legion will be serving roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, roll, vegetable, salad and dessert from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at the Post, located at 1120 W. First St. in Dixon.

Northern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital upgrades Surgery Suite, adding second robotic system.

All 17 St. Charles District 303 schools and administration stepped up to support the St. Charles Public Library Community Cabinet with food donations. The Community Cabinet is available when it is open to anyone who needs food.

A man and a woman have been identified after they were found dead in a car along the road of a Crystal Lake residential neighborhood Tuesday morning, officials report.

Candidates of established political parties delivered their petitions.

The annual Polo Christmas Festival will be Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

Even though Illinois did not hold an election on Tuesday, this week still marked an important date for the 2026 general election for Illinois politicians. Here's who filed to get on the spring 2026 primary ballot for DeKalb County offices

McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and the City Council, which recently nixed plans for a solar farm in town, is now recording its objections to another one just outside the city.

A DeKalb city commission has given its nod of support this week to a developer’s plans for a solar farm on 38 acres at the southwest corner of Illinois Route 38 and John Huber Parkway. The proposal still needs City Council approval.

For the next two weeks, traffic is being reduced to one lane during work hours along Dunham Road in St. Charles.

Streator High School senior Gabriel Gutierrez has been selected as the school’s Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen Award recipient for the 2025-26 school year.

McHenry County nonprofit organization leaders are expressing fears of increasing demand, lack of housing affordability and childcare services in the area as the federal government cuts SNAP and Medicaid benefits.

Lisa Rasin's dedication to the Downers Grove community was recognized recently when she received the Montrew Dunham Award

The city of Rochelle will host a free electronics recycling event on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the Rochelle Street Department at 251 E. First Ave.