For the third time in six weeks, a fire in Elgin’s tent city destroyed makeshift structures that were part of the homeless encampment along the Fox River.
Nothing changed Saturday — except for Andrew Pohlman’s jersey — in Oswego East’s 60-46 win over Oswego.
Four teams keep up the status quo at the top, while red-hot West Aurora joins the rankings.
The clock is ticking on a financial cliff looming for the Chicago area’s four transit agencies, and along with it efforts in Springfield to address the way transit is overseen and funded.
Kane County hospitals see a rise in emergency room visits for flu and other respiratory illnesses, following a nationwide trend.
Reece Dumpit scores 11 points for St. Charles East, including four free throws that keep Batavia at bay in 54-53 win.
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Terrence Smith comes through with pair of dunks to open game and scores 17 of game-high 19 points in first half.
Motivated by her mother’s poverty as a child, Dawn Schmied and her husband started a clothes closet at an Elgin church where anyone can take what they want for free.
A former high-ranking director in then-Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios’ office has been charged with accepting sports tickets, restaurant meals and other bribes from a lawyer in exchange for help with property assessments.