Freight train stopped on tracks in downtown Geneva due to ‘mechanical problems’ Tuesday night

Freight train stopped on tracks in downtown Geneva due to ‘mechanical problems’ Tuesday night

Developing: A Union Pacific freight train has been stopped on the tracks at the Geneva Third Street Metra Station for hours Tuesday night due to “mechanical problems,” a UP spokesperson said shortly after 10 p.m.

AID funding loss leaves gap in Kane County mental health service; agency blames technical glitch

The Association for Individual Development announced it closed its 24/7 Living Room crisis respite program in Aurora on June 30 after losing a $1.4 million state grant due to a technical funding glitch. Funding losses also impacted services in New Lenox, Joliet area

Woman, 23, killed in Aurora crash, other driver charged with aggravated DUI

A 23-year-old woman was killed in a crash in Aurora and the other driver has been charged several felonies, including reckless homicide and driving under the influence causing death, according to police.

Kane County Board member won’t attend national conference in Louisiana, cites state’s redistricting

A Kane County Board member said she won't attend the National Association of Counties Annual Conference in New Orleans this weekend, in protest of the state legislature eliminating a majority-Black Congressional seat.

Elburn man charged with sharing child sex abuse video

An Elburn man was charged with felony sharing and possessing a video containing child sexual abuse material involving a victim under age 13.