Jacob Baumann hits three straight 3-pointers as Aurora Christian rolls to a 71-37 regional win over Leland.
Known as a shooter, Jacob Baumann inherits duties at point guard for Aurora Christian. ‘I didn’t mind trying it.’
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Ethan Vahl, a precocious freshman point guard, leads Oswego to easy win in playoff opener. ‘Going to be awesome.’
Ethan Vahl tallies 12 points and six rebounds as Oswego eases past Plainfield Central in a Class 4A regional.
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.
Former two-term Gov. Jim Edgar diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
The Republican who was Illinois governor throughout the 1990s said he was diagnosed in mid-January and has undergone three chemotherapy treatments.
Fabric and craft retailer Joann to go out of business and close all of its stores
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann Inc., which has been a destination for generations of quilters, knitters and lovers of crafts projects for more than 80 years, is going out of business and shuttering all its stores.
Ziegler’s Ace Hardware store on Elgin’s west side to close, owner says
Ziegler’s Ace Hardware on Elgin’s west side is closing, with a store liquidation sale set to start Wednesday.
Elgin News Digest: Winter outerwear drive benefits Community Crisis Center; Elgin seeks applicants for Senior Citizens Police Academy
Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
Homeless man who fired gun at Elgin police receives 15-year prison term
A homeless man who fired several shots at Elgin police with an illegal gun in 2023 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Pedestrian killed after being struck by multiple vehicles in Dundee Township
A pedestrian was killed Monday morning after being struck by multiple cars at Route 31 and Miller Road in Dundee Township, officials said.
Cook County moves to change how it offloads delinquent taxes
Legislation in Springfield calls for an open auction after a tax sale, through which a property owner could recoup some of its value.