Chicago man gets 40 years for drug distribution: ‘He preyed on people’s addictions,’ says Kane prosecutor

Police: Sting leads to 12 men charged with solicitation of prostitute in Aurora

Twelve men have been arrested by the Aurora Police Department during an enforcement operation in the city’s lower downtown area that authorities said was in response to complaints.

Funeral set for Elgin man and St. Edward grad, 21, who died from July 4 fireworks accident

A celebration of life for a 21-year-old Elgin man who died after a July 4 fireworks accident will be held Sunday in Carpentersville.

West Nile virus detected in area mosquitos; St. Charles will spray Tuesday evening

After mosquitos carrying the potentially fatal West Nile virus were discovered in local traps, St. Charles is conducting a citywide spray treatment.

St. Charles attorney Andrea Zenker to fill pending Kane judge vacancy

The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed St. Charles attorney Andrea Zenker to fill a judicial vacancy in the Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit, officials announced.

Two join Batavia District 101 school board after abrupt departures over transparency concerns

Two newcomers have joined the Batavia School District 101 board to fill vacancies left by the sudden resignation of two board members, who in May raised concerns of being silenced on issues like student bullying.