Kane County groups organize Good Trouble days, part of nationwide action

Two people shot in Aurora, police say Waldo Middle School also struck by gunfire, though nobody inside

After two people were shot in Aurora’s near east side on July 11, police are asking anyone with information that could aid an ongoing investigation to contact the department. Investigators also determined that Waldo Middle School was struck by gunfire, though no one was inside

Kane County groups organize Good Trouble days, part of nationwide action

Residents across the Fox Valley are invited to participate in Good Trouble activities during Good Trouble Lives On, a four-day series of community events July 16-19 celebrating the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis through civic engagement, education, service.

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.