A Carpentersville resident faced gunfire early Tuesday morning after confronting a person they saw rummaging through their car, police said.
Suspect confronted while robbing car fires gun at Carpentersville resident
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Santa’s Village in East Dundee to debut three new rides when it opens next week
When Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park opens for the season next week, it will be adding three new rides to its expanding list of attractions and hosting a special appearance by the Jolly Old Elf himself.
Elgin News Digest: ECC bands and ensembles to present spring concerts in May; Hanover Township’s annual Kite Festival set for Saturday
Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Paul Johnson’s Aurora-Elgin area baseball rankings and player of the week
West Aurora moves up into the top spot, while Waubonsie Valley enters the rankings.
59 Chicago Mother’s Day restaurant specials to treat mom, from bottomless mimosas to made-to-order omelettes
Restaurants throughout Chicago are making it easy, offering moms free flowers or other gifts and hosting decadent buffets with bottomless drinks and activities to keep kids busy.
Baseball and softball 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.
Major move as East Suburban Catholic Conference schools switch to GCAC, Catholic League for 2026-27 seasons
The addition of the ESCC schools and Marmion will boost the GCAC to 24 teams. The Catholic League will expand to 26.
Waubonsie Valley’s Samantha Wiertelak, the team’s only senior, takes leadership role seriously. ‘Very protective.’
Samantha Wiertelak throws one-hitter and drives in three runs as Waubonsie Valley routs Joliet Central 15-0.
Sophomore Matt Ritchie dominates as St. Charles North shuts out crosstown rival St. Charles East. ‘Pretty special.’
St. Charles North’s Matt Ritchie hits pitch count of 90 with strikeout to end the sixth in 3-0 win over St. Charles East.
Baseball and softball 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.