South Elgin man charged with reckless homicide in Carpentersville crash July 21, 2026 at 4:28 p.m. A South Elgin man has been charged with reckless homicide in connection with a 2025 crash that killed a 70-year-old woman.
Hindu group sues Elgin to lift restriction blocking proposed temple July 16, 2026 at 10:50 a.m. A Hindu congregation that wants to build a temple and townhouses in Elgin is suing the city to get a restriction on the land removed.
Batavia child who drowned in Lake Geneva boat accident was an ‘amazing girl,’ family says in online fundraiser July 10, 2026 at 10:31 a.m. The family identified Kathryn Schmidt, 10, of Batavia, on the verified GoFundMe page that launched late Wednesday.
Man charged with DUI in fatal crash on I-88 at Winfield Road July 8, 2026 at 3:14 p.m. A Warrenville man has been charged with killing a woman during a chain-reaction crash Saturday on Interstate 88.
Wheaton children who drowned in Lake Geneva boat accident were ‘deeply loved,’ father says in online fundraiser July 8, 2026 at 7:53 p.m. The children were identified as Abigail Oswald, 7, and Caleb Oswald, 6, by their father, Brad Oswald, who organized the verified fundraiser.
Lurie seeks state’s OK to build children’s hospital in Downers Grove July 6, 2026 at 2:48 p.m. Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital has taken the next step to build a hospital in Downers Grove by filing a formal request for the project with state authorities.
Wahlburgers restaurant in St. Charles abruptly closes this week July 1, 2026 at 9:22 p.m. A month shy of its sixth anniversary, Wahlburgers in St. Charles announced on social media that it was closing immediately.