Citadel-bound Marcus Gonzales scores 24 points but Brother Rice loses 55-52 to DePaul Prep in Class 3A state final.
Marcos Gonzales and Brother Rice react to 3A state runner-up finish. ‘We put in the work and this is the outcome.’
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St. Charles goes green for St. Patrick’s celebration
The St. Patrick’s celebration in St. Charles on Saturday brought families to the city’s downtown to revel in all things Irish.
Annual job fair in Aurora connects those who want work with park district opportunities
The Fox Valley Park District’s Job Fair Saturday in Aurora drew a crowd looking to fill around 350 seasonal positions with the district.
Geneva man charged with attempted murder
A Geneva man has been charged with attempted murder following what police are calling a domestic dispute at his home early Thursday involving a woman, a news release from the Geneva Police Department said.
Aurora City Council approves millions of dollars in funding for community organizations
The Aurora City Council has approved millions of dollars in funding for community service organizations along with a new five-year plan that will guide the city’s spending of federal funds on housing and community development.
Landmarks: Likely a White City artifact, Manhattan’s Round Barn set for $2.5 million facelift
Manhattan’s historic Round Barn’s significance stretches even beyond its links to Chicago’s Columbian Exhibition.
Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Immigrants drove population growth in the Chicago area and Cook County last year, latest census figures show
The Chicago metropolitan area saw a slight increase in population, according to the most recent estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau, as international immigration outpaced domestic departures in many big cities nationwide.
Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office plans ‘no-refusal’ DUI crackdown during St. Patrick’s Day weekend
This Saturday night, a county initiative will help police get search warrants for individuals arrested for DUI who refuse chemical testing.
Aurora City Council approves $450,000 in loans for downtown diner
The restaurant is set to be owned by chef Jamie Gilmore, an Aurora resident who runs Lizzy J Cafe in Chicago’s Fulton Market District.